Animals Bucket List

See a crocodile in the wild

See crocodile in their natural habitat in the wild

See puffin in the wild

See a puffin in its natural habitat, observing these colorful seabirds in the wild

Swim with sharks

Experience the thrill of swimming with sharks in their natural habitat

See an African elephant in the wild

Observe African elephants in their natural savanna habitat, where family herds roam freely. Popular viewing locations include Kenya's Masai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti

See a Bengal tiger in the wild

Spot the majestic Bengal tiger in dense forest habitat, where these solitary big cats hunt and patrol their territory. Best observed in protected reserves across India

See a wolf in the wild

Observe wild wolf.

See a jaguar in the wild

Spot the elusive jaguar in their rainforest habitat, where these powerful cats often hunt near waterways. Best observed in protected areas of the Amazon rainforest

See a snow leopard in the wild

Spot the mysterious snow leopard in their high-altitude mountain habitat, where these solitary cats are perfectly adapted to the harsh environment

See an orangutan in the wild

Observe wild orangutans swing through the rainforest canopy, build nests, and care for their young. Best viewed in protected rainforest areas of Borneo and Sumatra

See a komodo dragon in the wild

Observe the world's largest lizards in their natural island habitat, where they dominate as top predators. Found exclusively on several Indonesian islands including Komodo and Rinca

See orca pod in the wild

Watch killer whale pods hunt and socialize in their ocean habitat, displaying complex group behaviors and hunting strategies

Visit Jigokudani Monkey Park

See the Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, bathing in hot springs in Jigokudani Monkey Park

See a scorpion in the wild

Observe a scorpion in its natural habitat, often found in deserts and arid regions worldwide

See an orangutan at a sanctuary

See orangutan in a sanctuary, observing these intelligent primates in a protected environment

See a proboscis monkey in the wild

See the proboscis monkey in its natural habitat in the wild

See a kingfisher in the wild

Observe a kingfisher bird in its natural habitat, typically near rivers, lakes, or coastal areas where it hunts for fish.

See a turtle in the wild

See turtle in their natural habitat, such as on beaches during nesting season or while swimming in the ocean

See a monkey in the wild

Observe monkeys in their natural habitat in the wild

Kayak with dolphins

Experience kayaking alongside dolphins in their natural habitat

Ride a donkey

Experience riding a donkey, a traditional and unique mode of transportation in various cultures

Visit the animal cemetery

Visit the animal cemetery, a unique place dedicated to the memory of pets and other animals

See a gorilla in the wild

Visit mountain gorillas in their misty forest habitat, observing their complex social interactions and daily routines. Notable viewing locations include Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park and Uganda's Bwindi Forest

See a giant panda in the wild

Observe wild pandas in their natural bamboo forest habitat, where they spend most of their day eating and resting. Best viewed in protected reserves in China's Sichuan mountains

Create wildlife photography

Document animals in their natural habitat

Learn animal tracking

Master wildlife tracking skills, including identifying tracks, patterns, and animal behavior

See monarch butterfly migration

Witness one of nature's most spectacular migrations as millions of monarch butterflies gather in their wintering grounds. Notable locations include Mexico's Michoacán state and California's Pacific Grove

Learn dressage

Learn dressage fundamentals - master precise movements and communication between horse and rider

Go ice fishing

Experience the traditional activity of ice fishing, drilling a hole in the ice to catch fish in cold climates

Overcome fear of snakes

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