Brazil Jaguar & Wildlife Photo Expedition

Naturalist guide Cassiano "Zapa" Zaniboni rarely saw jaguars when he first began leading wildlife trips through Brazil's Pantanal wetlands decades ago. Now, these iconic big cats are making a comeback. Discover why this Expedition Leader is passionate about protecting threatened jaguars in the world’s largest seasonal floodplain.

Journey in search of wild jaguars—the largest cats in the Americas—on a sustainable safari through the shimmering wetlands of Brazil's Pantanal.

Brazil’s Pantanal is one of the world’s premier wildlife photography destinations, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity. Blending ecological insight with practical camera and composition tips, Photo Expedition Leader Rylee Jensen and Brazil Expedition Leader Helder Brandao share their advice for photographing this vast wetland ecosystem, from elusive jaguars and giant river otters to hyacinth macaws and capybaras.

With their prehistoric lineage and specialized adaptations, giant anteaters are among South America’s most fascinating—and vulnerable—mammals. Expedition Leader Helder Brandao and Jorge Gallo of the nonprofit Anteater Institute share insights from two decades of research and conservation across Brazil. Learn how anteaters and their relatives, including sloths and armadillos, evolved to fill unique ecological roles, and discover how science-driven initiatives in the Pantanal are helping safeguard these remarkable creatures.

Brazil’s Pantanal is one of the most biodiverse and wildlife-rich landscapes on Earth, where jaguars, caimans, giant otters and spectacular birdlife thrive in open wetlands. Join Photo Expedition Leader Fernando Romo Sirvent as he shares unforgettable encounters from the field, including thrilling behaviors like jaguars hunting and feeding on caiman. Fernando also offers practical wildlife photo tips in this remarkably accessible ecosystem, where extraordinary sightings are part of everyday exploration.