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ituated in the heart of , the Pantanal is the & WILDLIFE OF ’S PANTANAL Sworld’s largest tropical , covering 75,000 square The Pantanal is an extraordinarily rich and dynamic environment, miles, and is one of the most biologically-rich environments on A WWF Expedition to Brazil’s Pantanal with Evan Freund, increasingly subject to the pressures of large-scale development. WWF Freshwater Team Senior Director the planet. It is a refuge for iconic wildlife, including the hyacinth September 17–27, 2021 macaw, the , and giant otters—creating an intricate WWF’s work to protect and preserve this extraordinary place–the food chain made up of the largest concentration of wildlife in the world’s largest tropical wetland–exemplifies integrated conservation . At the apex is the elegant and elusive . at scale. —Evan Freund, WWF Freshwater Team Senior Director

WWF Expeditions is an invitation-only conservation travel program for our closest supporters,along with friends and family, to see firsthand the positive impact HUGH SMITH World Wildlife Fund is making. WWF and partners have worked in the Pantanal since 1998, helping to protect this extraordinary ecological system, so humans These custom-designed journeys are led by WWF and nature can continue to thrive. Over the last several years, experts and offer exclusive opportunities to discover WWF supported a new transboundary sustainable development the wildlife and we protect; meet and conservation strategy in partnership with the governments community members whose lives are being improved of , Brazil, and that will protect this globally because of our work; and immerse yourself in the significant freshwater resource. worlds of our field staff and partners on the ground.

Come explore the best of the natural world and see how Join WWF’s Evan Freund and local experts on a journey into the heart together we are making a difference for our planet. of our efforts as we visit the vital to the future of the Pantanal. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity explores firsthand how WWF is working on-the-ground with communities, NGOs, governments, and the private sector to protect the iconic wildlife, habitat, and the people who call this extraordinary home. On foot, by boat and

4x4, we will venture into the verdant depths of the Pantanal. HUGH SMITH COVER: a range of activities that include 4x4 game drives, canoeing, birdwatching, Meet Our Expert walking tours, and exploring WWF’s work with ranchers to promote Evan Freund is the Senior Director for Infrastructure sustainable agricultural practices and help conserve the Pantanal. After a and Large Initiatives on WWF’s Freshwater Team. last morning of activities at the lodge, we drive to Campo Grande for one His role involves working closely with WWF’s final evening together and a farewell dinner. The following morning, an Finance, Climate, and Teams to assess and create programs that aid in the sustainable airport transfer is provided. development on the Pantanal through designing infrastructure and securing financial backing. Evan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Middlebury College and Master’s Degree in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and, prior to joining WWF, spent most of his professional career focusing on water and energy issues in developing countries. From 2008 to 2014, Evan lived and worked in Mozambique, overseeing a portfolio of economic

development and environmental management projects funded by the HUGH SMITH US Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Day 4-6: Porto Jofre This morning we depart for Porto Jofre via Day 1-3: and North Pantanal the Trans-Pantanal Highway, which boasts some of best wildlife viewing in the . Along this remote road, we search for Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro you will be BRAZIL Cuiabá caiman, , , anaconda, and hyacinth macaws. transferred to the Copacabana Palace on Eco Lodge Porto Jofre N A L famous Copacabana Beach, where our Brazil N T A P A With Hotel Pantanal Norte as our base, we have two full days to explore adventure begins with a welcome dinner. Caiman Campo Grande Ecological Refuge the area around Porto Jofre. During our private skiff excursions, we Rio de Janeiro search for jaguars, giant otters, Brazilian tapir, sloth, and monkeys. The next morning, N A Outings reveal scores of birds that fly overhead and peck at the E we fly to Cuiabá, C HUGH SMITH O C I T abundance of fish, reptiles, and plant species N then travel to Araras A L T A that flourish in this freshwater sea. Ecolodge for a two-night Reservation Information & Trip Details stay in the Northern Pantanal. Dates: September 17–27, 2021 HUGH SMITH With rhythmic regularity, this vast Day­ 7-11: South Pantanal This morning we depression , submerging most of its environs. We visit fly to Caiman Ecological Refuge, a renowned Cost: $11,895 per person, based on double occupancy ($500 deposit due at registration) near the end of the dry season when the waters recede, leaving a ecolodge lies at the heart of a 130,000- HUGH SMITH $1,195 per person for internal airfare mosaic of pools and marshes where life flourishes in abundance. sustainable . With habitats encompassing scrubby savanna, Over two days, we receive an introduction to the Pantanal hammock , and seasonal channels, this area is remarkably diverse, Group size: Limited to 8 participants through relaxing nature walks and game drives. Here, some providing sustenance for numerous Pantanal species. The Refuge 3,500 different plants thrive, sharing the area with 10 million is also the site of the Project and WWF-supported For reservations and additional information, please contact Karl Egloff at WWF at 202-495-4119 caiman, 650 bird species, over 100 mammal species, and 400 Onçafari Jaguar Project, conservation initiatives that promote or [email protected] kinds of fish, reptiles, and amphibians. sustainable wildlife tourism. Here, we spend two full days enjoying www.worldwildlife.org/expeditions To register or if you have questions, please contact Karl Egloff at 202-495-4119 or [email protected]