16. Protecting Patagonia w/ Rewildology

Listen to Brooke Mitchell's podcast Rewildology here:

"Where the Wild Calls: A Journey Through Patagonia's Route of Parks"

"Where the Wild Calls" is produced in partnership with Conservación Patagónica and the Route of Parks initiative. A portion of proceeds supports on-the-ground conservation efforts throughout Chilean Patagonia.

Episode Summary

Join host Brooke Mitchell on an epic 1,700-mile journey through Chile's spectacular Route of Parks, a groundbreaking conservation corridor stretching from the puma territories of Torres del Paine to the ancient Alerce forests of Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park. 

From tracking elusive pumas in Torres del Paine to witnessing the recovery of ancient temperate rainforests in Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, this series captures the ecological diversity, conservation innovations, and human stories that make Chile's Route of Parks a global model for large-scale conservation. 

Featured Destinations Discussed

This landmark series takes you deep into one of our planet's most ambitious conservation projects, where wildlands protection meets community development to create a model for the future of conservation worldwide.

Each episode brings you face-to-face with the remarkable wildlife, landscapes, and people that make Patagonia one of Earth's last great wild places.

• Torres del Paine National Park: Track elusive pumas alongside conservation scientists working to reduce human-wildlife conflict

• Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park: Explore ancient temperate rainforests and the legacy of Douglas Tompkins' visionary conservation work

• Kawésqar National Park: Discover marine conservation initiatives protecting the pristine fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia

• Patagonia National Park: Witness grassland restoration and wildlife recovery in this former ranch turned conservation showcase

Special Guests and Stories 

• Conservation Pioneers: Exclusive interviews with the visionaries behind Chile's Route of Parks

• Indigenous Guardians: Learn how native communities are reclaiming their role as stewards of ancestral lands

• Scientific Discoveries: Join researchers documenting rare species and ecosystem recovery

• Local Champions: Meet the guides, rangers, and community members on the frontlines of protection

Episode Resources

• Field Trip - podcast

• Jaguars and ocelots of the Pantanal, Brazil 

• Project Patagonia - Listen, experience, and protect in April 2026 at Torres Del Paine

• Donate to protect pumas with Project Panthera and Brooke Mitchell 

• "Walking with Pumas" Rupestre - famous puma 

• Pisco Sour

How to engage

• Listen: Available on all major podcast platforms

• Follow: @rewildology and @planet.people.pod on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content

• Support: Each episode connects you with specific conservation initiatives making a difference in Patagonia

• Visit: Plan your journey along the Route of Parks with our companion travel guide