Animals Bucket List

Ride a horse

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

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

See a blue whale in the wild

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

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

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

Overcome fear of spiders

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 wolf in the wild

Observe wild wolf.