Ekôa Park

What Ekôa Park does

Ekôa Park is a private ecological experience park founded in March 2018 and located on a 240-hectare site within the UNESCO Natural Heritage site of the Grande Reserva Mata Atlântica, in Morretes, Paraná, Brazil. The company operates as a multi-attraction destination combining nature tourism, adventure activities, environmental education, gastronomy, and corporate training. Its core product is a standard park entry ticket (R$100 full / R$50 half-price) providing access to attractions including a 180° projection, sensory corridor, multiple guided trails, treetop adventure circuit (240m arborism with 23 platforms), 160m zip line, captive hot air balloon, and human bubble activities. Add-on adventure activities, bundled packages (Pacote Aventura R$130–180; Pacote Imersão R$90–140), and on-site dining at the Oka Gastronomia restaurant (using ingredients from the park's agroforestry systems) form the consumer revenue base.

A second and strategically significant revenue stream is B2B corporate programming built on a proprietary biomimimicry methodology. This methodology applies "3.8 billion years of nature's evolutionary strategies" through a 7-principle Life Principles framework and structured corporate dynamics (Jogo da Vida, Embarcações, Escuta Ativa, Trama da Terra, Olhar de Floresta, Revolução das Plantas, Bioconstrução). Since 2019, the company has served 70+ companies and 5,500+ leaders across multinational and national clients including Renault, Volvo, General Motors, Grupo Boticário, Electrolux, EBANX, Cargill, SEBRAE, Sumitomo, and Positivo. Distribution is hybrid: direct-to-consumer self-service via Shopify ticketing for individual visitors, a dedicated commercial department for corporate accounts, and 100+ trained travel agents. Educational courses and school field trips form a third segment.

Name

Ekôa Park

Legal name

Ekôa Park

Website

https://ekoapark.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ekôa Park is a private 240-hectare ecological park in Morretes, Paraná, Brazil, offering nature-based adventure activities, environmental education, and corporate team-building programs built on a proprietary biomimicry methodology to individual visitors, schools, and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Morretes

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Park Admission and Tickets: Day-use park admission tickets sold online or at gate. Full ticket R$100, half-price R$50. Includes access to main attractions: 180° projection, sensory corridor, trails, Alameda das Artes, Curumim playground, Redário, and Tekôa.
2. Corporate Events and Team Building: Customized corporate programs for companies, including biomimicry-based leadership development, team building, and professional development experiences. Co-created with each organization based on strategic objectives.
3. Adventure Activities: Add-on adventure activities including arborism (R$45), zip line (R$45), human bubble (R$45), kayaking (R$45), captive balloon flight (R$150), balloon rappelling (R$180), and bird watching (R$65).
4. Adventure and Immersion Packages: Bundled packages: Pacote Aventura (R$180/R$130) includes admission plus unlimited adventure circuit; Pacote Imersão (R$140/R$90) includes admission plus guided trails and specialized experiences.
5. Oka Gastronomia Restaurant: On-site restaurant serving buffet and daily specials using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, many from the park's own agroforestry systems. Buffet adult R$79.90, child R$39.90. Also offers snacks, portions, and picnic baskets by reservation.
6. Courses and Workshops: Educational courses held in the Tekôa space including cosmetology natural (R$190 per module, R$165 complete), green roof course (R$500), ecological construction (R$660), and chocolate workshop (R$150).
7. School Events and Environmental Education: School trips offering environmental education experiences teaching characteristics of the Atlantic biome, living organisms, and sustainable technologies. Designed for students of all ages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ekôa Park operates a 240-hectare immersive nature experience park in Morretes, Paraná, within the largest continuous Atlantic Forest remnant in Brazil (a UNESCO Natural Heritage site). It sells park admission tickets, adventure and immersion packages, individual activities (arborism, zip line, kayaking, human bubble, captive balloon, bird watching), on-site dining at Oka Gastronomia, sustainability courses, and biomimicry-based corporate training and school environmental education programs.

Product overview

Ekôa Park is an immersive nature experience park located in Morretes, Paraná, within the Atlantic Forest. The offering is structured as a multi-attraction destination combining nature tourism, environmental education, adventure activities, gastronomy, and corporate events. The core product is the standard park entry ticket (Ingresso Ekôa) which provides access to 9 main areas including trails, the 180° projection, sensory corridor, and artistic installations. This core is supplemented by add-on adventure activities (Arvorismo, Tirolesa, Caiaque, Bolha Humana) available as individual purchases or bundled in the Pacote Aventura, and immersive experiences bundled in Pacote Imersão. The Oka Gastronomia restaurant provides on-site dining, while the Tekôa space hosts sustainability-focused courses and workshops. Corporate clients receive specialized team-building programs using biomimicry principles. The park also offers event venues with auditorium and meeting facilities for corporate retreats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oka Gastronomia: The park's on-site restaurant offering seasonal cuisine inspired by the flavors of the Paraná coast, using fresh ingredients from the park's agroforestry systems (SAFs) and local producers.

Products and services

• Ingresso Ekôa (Park Admission Ticket) Standard day-use park entry providing access to 180° projection, Corredor dos Sentidos sensory tunnel, Trilha do Peabiru, Trilha da Mata, Trilha das Aves, Alameda das Artes, Curumim playground, Redário hammock area, Tekôa sustainability space, and a sustainability workshop on weekends/holidays. Priced R$100 full / R$50 half-price.
• Pacote Aventura (Adventure Package) Bundled package combining park admission with unlimited access to the adventure circuit including arvorismo (tree climbing), tirolesa (zip line), and bolha humana (human bubble) or caiaque (kayaking). Priced R$180 full / R$130 half-price.
• Pacote Imersão (Immersion Package) Bundled package combining park admission with guided Revolução das Plantas forest immersion, guided Peabiru Trail, and a mediated visit to the Alameda das Artes artistic installations. Priced R$140 full / R$90 half-price.
• Arvorismo (Tree-top Adventure Circuit) Tree-top adventure circuit spanning over 240 meters at canopy height with 23 platforms and challenging bridges, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Priced R$45 per person.
• Tirolesa (Zip Line) 160-meter zipline adventure starting at the end of the arvorismo circuit, flying over the park's lake. Priced R$45 per person.
• Voo Cativo e Rapel de Balão (Captive Balloon and Rappelling) Tethered hot air balloon experience rising approximately 40 meters for aerial views of the Atlantic Forest, combined with optional balloon rappelling descent. Priced R$150 (captive balloon) / R$180 (balloon rappelling).
• Bolha Humana (Human Bubble) Inflatable bubble activity allowing children and adults to walk, jump, spin and play on the park's lake water. Priced R$45 per person.
• Caiaque (Kayaking)

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,029 total visitors since 2018
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• IBAMAcoreOthersFederal environmental agency certification confirming park's compliance with environmental regulations and conservation standards within UNESCO Natural Heritage Mata Atlântica site.
• Instituto Água e TerracoreOthersParaná state environmental institute providing certification for sustainable tourism practices and environmental management.
• Certificação Turismo ResponsávelcoreOthersResponsible tourism certification program validating sustainable tourism practices and environmental responsibility.
• Grande Reserva Mata AtlânticaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of the voluntary initiative uniting public, private, NGO, and academic actors to promote regional development focused on nature tourism in the largest Atlantic Forest remnant (3 million hectares across Paraná, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo). Ekôa Park represents the territory's model of conservation-oriented development.
• United People Global (UPG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneva-based international leadership development organization partnered with Ekôa Park as Brazil host for UPG Pilgrimage program. Ekôa serves as the immersive venue for week-long leadership programs connecting young global leaders with biomimicry methodologies. First international edition scheduled for spring 2026.
• Prefeitura de CuritibacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuritiba city government partner in UPG Pilgrimage Brazil initiative, contributing to the governance model integrating public sector, private enterprise, and civil society.
• Vale do PinhãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuritiba innovation ecosystem partner supporting UPG Pilgrimage Brazil initiative and positioning Paraná in international innovation circuits.
• Instituto Legado de Empreendedorismo SocialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial entrepreneurship institute supporting UPG Pilgrimage Brazil governance model and sustainable development initiatives.
• Prefeitura de MorretescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner supporting park development and UPG Pilgrimage Brazil. Ekôa Park credited with generating local employment and strengthening community along Estrada da Graciosa.
• Prefeitura de Morretes (Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded partnership for Sustainable Education project with public school students ages 6-11 in full-time schools. Park provides environmental education programming.
• Serra Verde ExpresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTourist train operator offering scenic rail journeys from Curitiba (3h30 duration). Park located 13km from Morretes station, facilitating visitor access.
• Viação GraciosaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal bus company operating Curitiba-Morretes routes, facilitating visitor transportation to the park.
• Jurema NaturalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiocosmetics brand founded by Hannah Alzamora using Mata Atlântica ingredients from sustainable extraction and fair trade. Conducts cosmetology natural courses at Ekôa Park since 2021. Partnership strengthens local bioeconomy and traditional knowledge.
• Olha o Peixe!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise founded by oceanographer Bryan Renan Müller valorizing artisanal fishing in Paraná coast. Partnership provides visibility to local fishing communities and environmental-cultural potential of the region.
• AdeturminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism association partner supporting promotion of tourism along Estrada da Graciosa and Greater Atlantic Forest region.
• Novo FogominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal producer partner featured in park's partner showcase, representing sustainable local business ecosystem.
• Instituto HorusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partner contributing to conservation and sustainable development initiatives in the region.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hopi Hari: Large Brazilian amusement park in São Paulo state. Overlaps with Ekôa on paid-admission day-visit entertainment but is a rides-driven theme park rather than a nature/ecotourism operator.
• Beto Carrero World: Largest theme park in Latin America, located in Santa Catarina. Comparable as a paid-admission multi-attraction destination in southern Brazil, but operates a much broader portfolio of rides and shows versus Ekôa's nature/adventure focus.
• Wet'n Wild (Brasil): Brazilian water park chain (units in São Paulo, Goiás, and Bahia). Comparable on the adventure/recreation side of Ekôa's offering (water-based attractions, human bubble, kayaking) but lacks the nature-conservation and corporate training layers.

Direct peers

• Parque das Aves: Major Brazilian ecotourism park in Foz do Iguaçu focused on Atlantic Forest avifauna. Closely comparable as a paid-admission nature park combining conservation, guided experiences (birdwatching), trails, and education in a protected habitat.
• Instituto Inhotim: Brazilian open-air museum and botanical garden in Brumadinho (MG) combining contemporary art installations, curated gardens, and educational programming on a large landscaped site. Highly comparable destination model: paid admission, multi-attraction, nature + culture + education.

Others

• Biomimicry Institute: US-based non-profit that promotes biomimicry education, professional training, and consulting (including 'Biomimicry for Entrepreneurship' and corporate workshops). Comparable as the upstream methodology and training authority behind Ekôa's Life Principles Framework.

Regional players

• Serra Verde Express: Tourist train operator running the Curitiba–Morretes route, with Ekôa Park located 13km from its Morretes station. Comparable as a Paraná-based nature-tourism operator and a commercial channel partner feeding visitors to the park.
• Concessionárias do Parque Nacional do Iguaçu: Visitor-services concessions operating inside the federally protected Iguaçu National Park. Comparable as eco-tourism operators within Brazilian protected areas, with similar regulatory dependencies (ICMBio/IBAMA) and similar nature-immersion, guided experience model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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