On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, staff at the newly opened Guyana-China Friendship Park witnessed something extraordinary—a Giant Anteater was spotted exploring the park grounds, marking one of the rarest urban wildlife sightings in Guyana’s history.
Why This Sighting Is Special
Giant Anteaters typically live in undisturbed forests and savannahs like Iwokrama and the Rupununi—not urban Georgetown. This is the first documented sighting so close to the city center.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 7 feet long |
| Diet | 30,000 ants/termites per day |
| Habitat | Forests & savannahs, not cities |
Watch the Sighting
Giant Anteater at Guyana-China Friendship Park | May 19, 2026
Important: Respect Wildlife
- ✅ Keep a respectful distance
- ❌ Never touch, approach, or feed wild animals
- ❌ Don’t attempt to capture it
See Giant Anteaters in Their Natural Habitat
While urban sightings are rare, you can spot Giant Anteaters and other Guyanese giants at:
- Rupununi Savanna — Premier destination for anteater & jaguar sightings
- Iwokrama Rainforest — Intact tropical rainforest
- Kaieteur National Park — Massive biodiversity
Plan Your Wildlife Adventure
Contact Guyana Tours to explore Guyana’s incredible biodiversity with expert guides.