You can definitely see animals when visiting Rio de Janeiro. Bear in mind though that Rio is a 6.3 million people city, so human beings are by far the majority. Expect to come across lots of people, especially in Copacabana district, which has 150.000 inhabitants!
What animals can you see in Rio de Janeiro
Do not expect to see big animals in Rio such as elephants, lions, giraffes or big snakes such as anaconda. You are more likely to see smaller animals such as birds, lizards and monkeys (especially Capuchin monkeys — a rather inoffensive and cute small type of monkey).
Where to see animals in Rio de Janeiro
There are a few selected places where you can see animals in Rio. Lizards can easily be seen at Sugar Loaf. Birds can be seen in the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. Capuchin monkeys can been seen at Urca Hill, the hill half way to Sugar Loaf.
Do you want to see more animals? Then, you can visit Rio de Janeiro’s zoo, which has a rather interesting collection of animals from Brazil and from around the world.
For more info on where to see animals as well as practical and updated information on Rio de Janeiro for visitors, get a copy of My Rio Travel Guide – The Essential How-To Visitor’s Guide to Rio de Janeiro.