# Brazil park anniversaries and eco‑tourism > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-park-anniversaries-and-ecotourism > Updated: 2026-07-31T07:48:49.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Brazil highlighted its Amazon and Atlantic Forest protected areas through public events and wildlife showcases. The BioParque Vale Amazônia in the Carajás National Forest opened its trails to visitors, offering free access to see jaguar cubs, threatened primates and a rare jaguarundi swimming in the Rio Moa, underscoring the region’s biodiversity and the need for habitat protection. A week later, two Brazilian parks marked milestone anniversaries. In Rio Branco, Acre, the Parque Ambiental Chico Mendes celebrated its 30th year with environmental‑education programs, a cultural exhibition and a time‑capsule installation honoring the legacy of activist Chico Mendes. In Brusque, Santa Catarina, the Parque Zoobotânico marked its 34th anniversary with historic photographs and taxidermied specimens, emphasizing its role in preserving Atlantic Forest species and promoting community responsibility for sustainable futures. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-31: Brazil's Chico Mendes Park and Brusque Zoobotânico Celebrate Milestones Parque Ambiental Chico Mendes in Rio Branco celebrated 30 years with a time‑capsule event, while Brusque's Zoobotânico marked 34 years with a historic photo and taxidermy exhibition, both promoting Brazil's eco 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-chico-mendes-park-and-brusque-zoobotnico-celebrate-milestones ### 2026-07-24: Brazil's Amazon Parks Showcase Wildlife and Eco‑Tourism Brazil's Amazon eco‑parks, from Carajás' BioParque Vale Amazônia to Acre's Serra do Divisor, highlight wildlife encounters and conservation amid growing environmental pressures. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-amazon-parks-showcase-wildlife-and-ecotourism --- Cite as: Brazil park anniversaries and eco‑tourism. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-park-anniversaries-and-ecotourism