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Mario Haberfeld, CEO and founder of Onçafari, received the "Unsung Hero Award" during the annual LATA Excellence Awards ceremony held in London. The award, promoted by the Latin American Travel Association (LATA), recognizes professionals who play key roles in the development of tourism in Latin America.

This is the first international award received by Onçafari and represents important recognition for the entire team. We thank LATA and all the partners who support our mission to promote biodiversity conservation in Brazil. This award reinforces the country's role as a global leader in nature tourism and highlights Onçafari’s work in promoting sustainable tourism.

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In June, Onçafari celebrated nine years since the reintroduction of Isa and Fera, the first jaguars in the world to be successfully returned to the wild. The release, which took place in the Pantanal in 2016, was a milestone for the entire Onçafari team and a significant advancement in large feline management and rehabilitation techniques.

Isa and Fera’s reintroduction demonstrated that through science and careful handling animals that have lost their ability to survive in the wild can be returned back to nature; a vital step forward in biodiversity conservation in a time of increasing environmental threats.
After their release, Isa and Fera fully adapted to the wild. Both became mothers and even grandmothers, strengthening the local jaguar population.

The success of Fera and Isa reinforces Onçafari’s commitment to concrete and long-term actions for the conservation of Brazilian wildlife, always guided by science, dedication, and respect for nature.

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The wildfires in the Pantanal left deep scars not only on the landscape and wildlife but also on the collective memory of local communities, visitors, and institutions working in the region. Inspired by this reality, the "Fire Prints" campaign, created by Tech and Soul agency for Unquiet magazine, brought an impactful representation of this environmental disaster into the communication universe. The initiative won bronze in the Design category at the New York Festivals Advertising Awards, one of the world's most prestigious advertising prizes.

The campaign’s power lay in transforming wildfire residue, such as soot and ashes, into art pieces rich in meaning. Images, data, and records of the local fauna visually translated a warning message about human impact on the environment. Much of this content was made possible thanks to the information and images provided by organizations active in the biome, such as Onçafari, whose team was on the front lines fighting the fires, monitoring wildlife, and mitigating damage to the ecosystem.
"Fire Prints" carries this warning into the global creative arena, connecting art, data, and reality. But behind the striking images are the ongoing efforts in conservation, research, and protection; activities that Onçafari continues to develop daily in the Pantanal to keep the biome standing strong.

FIRE PRINTS - UNQUIET

Throughout the month, Onçafari took part in various events and meetings focused on conservation, impact investing, and philanthropy. Our CEO and founder, Mario Haberfeld, took part in the Converge Capital Conference 2025, held in São Paulo, as a guest speaker on the panel "The Role of Philanthropy in Conservation and Restoration," alongside our board member Marina Cançado. During the session, they shared the organization’s experience in protecting natural areas, creating ecological corridors, and promoting ecotourism as a conservation tool.

In addition, XP Investimentos, Patria Investimentos, and Tera Capital provided space and invited interested audiences to learn about, engage with, and support our expansion plans. In these meetings, Mario and Teresa Bracher presented Onçafari’s growth strategy, strengthening ties with a committed and engaged network.

JUNE EVENTS

The Onçafari Blog is back with in-depth content on biodiversity conservation, the NGO’s projects, some behind-the-scenes insights, as well as its different areas of activity.
The Blog is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the environment and biodiversity through accessible and detailed content.

Have you checked out our latest posts yet? Go take a look!

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At Onçafari, a "Jaguar Friend" is a true friend! 💛

The Amigo da Onça (Jaguar Friend) project is one of the ways to raise funds and support our social and biodiversity conservation actions. You can make a real difference for Brazil’s species and biomes through your donations!

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ECOTOURISM
TRIJUNÇÃO AND CAIMAN

Discover the privilege of connecting with nature in Brazil’s fascinating biomes.

At Caiman Pantanal, the highlight is the opportunity to spot wild jaguars roaming freely across the lush landscape of the world's largest floodplain. Meanwhile, at Pousada Trijunção in the Cerrado, encounters with the maned wolf in its natural habitat reveal the mysteries and uniqueness of this biome with a chance to learn more about this species’ behavior, ecology, and vital role in ecosystem balance.

How about embarking on this adventure and helping conserve our wildlife at the same time?

Interested in this journey? Write to [email protected] to learn how to join us!

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