Animals
Jacupemba is a sanctuary for animals who need a permanent home and for the native wildlife whose habitat we share and protect.
Sanctuary animals
A safe home for rescued animals
We are preparing to provide lifelong sanctuary to rescued farm animals, including animals donated by farms in the region.
Their needs, safety and individual wellbeing will determine how the sanctuary develops and how visitors interact with them.
Wildlife and other life
The life already present
The sanctuary is already home to a remarkable community of Atlantic Forest species. These are just a few of the thousands of animals that make the Atlantic Forest their home and live on and around the sanctuary. Protecting them and their habitats is central to our purpose.
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Jacupemba
The native bird that gave the sanctuary its name and is regularly seen around the land.
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Long-necked turtles
Freshwater turtles whose presence reflects the importance of protecting local water and wet habitats.
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Phoneutria
Native wandering spiders observed with care and respect as part of the forest ecosystem.
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Red lichen
One of the striking smaller life forms found on the land, alongside many other regional species.
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Tegu (teiú)
Large native lizards that forage across the forest floor and more open areas.
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Porcupine (ouriço-cacheiro)
Tree-dwelling native mammals whose presence depends on connected forest habitat.
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Armadillo
Secretive ground-dwelling mammals that forage in the soil and leaf litter.
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Monkeys
Forest-dwelling primates that move through the canopy around the sanctuary.
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Hummingbirds
Tiny, energetic pollinators drawn to the diverse flowers of the Atlantic Forest.
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Sloths
Quiet canopy residents whose lives depend on healthy, connected woodland.