From the ocean, on land and in the air, our fauna shares our World with us, leaving behind harmony and new life in an ecosystem as fragile as the young creatures, born in this great maternity ward which is the Peninsula Valdes.
Peninsula Valdes Wildlife Right whale
Magallanic Penguin
More than 500.000 Magellanic penguins visit Peninsula Valdes and allow us to observe them very, very closely. Each year in late August, early September males start arriving, then females. Males renovate nests used in previous years.
South American Sea Lion
One of the largest inhabitant species of the Peninsula Valdes coast, tender yet fierce, strong yet fragile, sea lions attract the attention of all visitors of Puerto Piramides.
Orca
The orcas, also known as a killer whale, are the largest of the dolphin family. They are found in all the oceans of the world, but only in Peninsula Valdes will you see them hunting with the most extraordinary technique in wildlife: the intentional stranding.
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Southern Elephant Seals
By remaining quiet and concealed in the countryside of the Peninsula, you can become more familiar with these large pinnipeds and feel the peace which emanates from them.
Dusky Dolphin
Also known as Fitz Roy Dolphin, the dusky dolphin gives splashes of magic and mischief in the calm waters of the gulf. Feel the energy of man’s best friend in the sea.
Peninsula Valdes Birds
Peninsula Valdes offers a wide variety of coastal environments, ideal for breeding and feeding of various species of birds. You can see flocks of flamingos and many birds guarding the mythical Bird Island.
- Imperial Cormorant
- Choique
- Neotropic Cormorant
- Flamingo Austral
- Great Egret
- Variable Hawk
- Elegant Martin
Peninsula Valdes Land Fauna
- Armadillo
- Lama Guanaco
- Grey wolf
- Mara – Patagonic rabbit
Fauna Calendar of Peninsula Valdes
