For many visitors to the Park, the highlight is the chance of seeing some of the animal life of the mata atlânticain a convenient urban setting.

There are a total of 328 species found in the Park with 16 of them being on the endangered list.

Common sightings include mammals such as the Saguis and Capuchin monkeys, quatis (Brazilian raccoon), marmosets, anteaters, armadillos, and opossums.

birds such as toucans, canaries, hummingbird, hawks, and buzzards.