Animals Bucket List

Have a pet

Experience the companionship and responsibility of caring for an animal

Have a dog

Experience the joy and responsibility of caring for a canine companion

Have a cat

Experience the joy and responsibility of caring for a feline companion

Ride a horse

Experience horseback riding, connecting with nature and the animal in a unique way

Adopt a pet

Give a forever home to a rescued animal

Go fishing

Experience the tranquility and challenge of fishing

See a blue whale in the wild

Witness Earth's largest animal during their migration, when they surface to breathe and feed.

See a penguin in the wild

Visit wild penguin colonies to observe their waddling walks, swimming skills, and social behaviors. Viewable in Antarctica or at various southern hemisphere coastal locations

Go dog sledding

Experience the thrill of dog sledding, a traditional mode of transportation in snowy regions

Go on an African safari

Experience a wildlife safari in Africa, observing animals like lions, elephants, and giraffes in their natural habitat

See glow worms in the wild

Witness the magical glow of bioluminescent worms in their natural habitat

See a kangaroo in the wild

Watch wild kangaroos hop through their natural habitat, grazing in groups called mobs. Commonly seen throughout Australia's grasslands and bushland

See a sea turtle in the wild

Observe a sea turtle in its natural habitat, such as nesting on a beach or swimming in the ocean.

Ride a camel

Experience riding a camel, a traditional mode of transportation in desert regions

Swim with dolphins

Experience swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat or a controlled environment

See an eagle in the wild

Witness an eagle in its natural habitat, soaring high or perched majestically

Become a beekeeper and produce your own honey

Learn beekeeping skills and produce your own honey, understanding the process from hive to harvest

Witness a murmuration of birds

Witness the mesmerizing natural phenomenon of a murmuration, where thousands of birds fly in synchronized patterns

See a flamingo in the wild

Witness flamingos in their natural habitat, observing their vibrant pink plumage and graceful movements in the wild.

See a polar bear in the wild

Observe wild polar bears in their Arctic habitat, watching them hunt, swim, and raise cubs among the ice. Best viewed in protected areas around the Arctic Circle

See a red panda in the wild

Spot the elusive red panda in their mountainous forest habitat, where they feed primarily on bamboo. Found in protected areas throughout the Himalayas

See a sea turtle nesting

Watch sea turtles perform their ancient ritual of coming ashore to lay eggs at night. Observable at various tropical beaches worldwide, including Costa Rica's Tortuguero Beach and Florida's coast

See a dolphin in the wild

Witness dolphins in their natural habitat, swimming freely in the ocean

See a bear in the wild

Watch wild bear in wild

Ride an elephant

Experience riding an elephant, a majestic and gentle giant, in a responsible and ethical environment

See a lion in the wild

Watch wild lion prides hunt, socialize, and raise cubs in their natural savanna habitat. Best observed in protected African game reserves

Visit Nara Park

Visit Nara Park in Japan, famous for its free-roaming deer and historic temples

Overcome fear of spiders

Confront and overcome the fear of spiders through gradual exposure and education

Experience hunting

Experience the tradition and skill of hunting in a designated area

See humpback whales breach

Watch humpback whales perform spectacular leaps from the ocean during their annual migrations. Observable in Hawaii (winter) or Alaska (summer)

See a salamander in the wild

Observe a salamander in its natural habitat, typically found in moist forest environments near water sources

See a snake in the wild

Observe a snake in its natural habitat, encountering various species in their wild environments