The Metropolitan Natural Park (Parque Natural Metropolitano) is a protected area located in Panama City, Panama. It is the only wildlife refuge in the city. The origins of this park date back to 1974, when the first steps were taken for the optimal use of the area near the Panama Canal. Later, in 1983, this area was declared the Curundú Recreational Area. Finally, in 1975, the president, (Jorge Illueca), took a tour if the area and, as a result, a proposal for a Metropolitan Natural Park (PNM3) was presented. The park was created by Law No. 8 of July 5, 1985 and was inaugurated on June 5, 1988. It is located in the district of Panama, corregimiento of Ancón, on Juan Pablo II Avenue.[1]