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9 Stunning Locations For Wildlife Watching

British Columbia, Canada – Whale watching

In May through October, whale watching tours leave regularly from both Vancouver, B.C. and Victoria, B.C. Head out on a thrilling zodiac boat.

Australia – Great Barrier Reef

Take a bus from Cairns in the morning and snorkel along the world’s largest reef system—it’s so big it can even be seen from space!

Tanzania – Lion safari

Tanzania has the largest lion population in Africa, and you can find a private guide who will track some of these majestic beasts for you and give you the glimpse you crave.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

These pristine islands situated in the Pacific Ocean have long been viewed as some of the most important in the world due the fact that they contributed to Charles Darwin’s work.

Malaysia - Orangutans

Visit the Danum Valley Conservation Area to get a glimpse of orangutans in their natural environment. If you’re feeling brave, you can also go on a “jungle night walk”

Madagascar – Lemurs

Over 10 species populate the "red island." Visit in the dry season (April to October) to get an up-close look at them in their natural environment.

Namibia – Black rhinos

Damaraland in northwest Namibia is one of the only places in the world where you can see black rhinos in the wild.

India – Asian elephants

See these vegetarian beauties in their natural environment with a trip to Jim Corbett National Park in India.

Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Sea of Cortez is home to the widest variety of whales and dolphins in the world.