Wildlife Bucket List

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

Visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Explore the stunning landscapes of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, home to the highest peak in Texas at 2,667m

Visit Biscayne National Park

Explore the aquatic wonders of Biscayne National Park, home to vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life

Visit Big Bend National Park

Explore the vast landscapes of Big Bend National Park, covering over 800,000 acres in Texas

Visit American Samoa National Park

Explore the stunning natural beauty and unique culture of American Samoa National Park

Visit Kenya

Witness the Great Migration, rift-valley lakes, and Indian Ocean sands of Kenya

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 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 wolf in the wild

Observe wild wolf.

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 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 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 orca pod in the wild

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

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

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

Visit Białowieża Forest

Visit Białowieża Forest, one of the last and largest remaining parts of the immense primeval forest that once stretched across the European Plain, known for its biodiversity and European bison.

Visit Ngorongoro

Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania, home to the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera and diverse wildlife

Visit Isle Royale National Park

Explore Isle Royale National Park, a remote island in Lake Superior known for its wilderness, wildlife, and hiking trails

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

Learn animal tracking

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

Visit Namibia

Roam ochre dunes, shipwreck coast, and wildlife-rich pans of Namibia

Create wildlife photography

Document animals in their natural habitat

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

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

Visit Komodo Island

See the world's largest lizards in their natural habitat