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Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, Northern Territory.

Fogg Dam, Northern Territory: birdwatching, crocodiles and water lilies near Darwin

Fogg Dam near Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory was originally built as part of a failed rice-growing scheme. It quickly became a dry season refuge for wildlife as the floodplains dried out elsewhere, and it was turned into the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve in…

Visiting Cocodrilo Park, Gran Canaria: practical guide for first-time visitors

Cocodrilo Park is Gran Canaria's only animal rescue centre, home to Guancho, the largest crocodile in Europe, in the town of Agüimes. This guide was updated in July 2026. You can book through Viator to secure your visit in advance. Quick facts: Cocodrilo Park AddressCtra…

Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari, Kenansville: practical guide for first-time visitors

Wild Florida's Drive-Thru Safari Park lets you explore 170 acres of open Florida wilderness from the comfort of your own car. This guide was updated in July 2026. Every safari ticket now includes free admission to the separate Gator Park, a bundle worth $15 on…

The Nassau pigs aren’t the famous ones — and that’s actually good news

The original swimming pigs of the Bahamas live on Big Major Cay in the Exumas — a 2-3 hour boat ride from Nassau, accessible only via charter or multi-day trip. Most visitors to Nassau don't have that kind of time. What they do have is…

A sleeping leopard at Beauval Zoo, France.

Visiting Beauval Zoo, Saint-Aignan: practical guide for first-time visitors

ZooParc de Beauval, in the Loir-et-Cher department, is home to more than 10,000 animals across 24 themed territories. This guide was updated in June 2026. Beauval has just welcomed its first elephant calf in over 13 years, born in February 2026, with a second calf…

Visiting Washington Park Zoo, Michigan City: Practical guide for first-timers

Washington Park Zoo is a 15-acre municipal zoo in Washington Park, Michigan City, Indiana, set on a sand dune above the southern shore of Lake Michigan. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and other practical visitor tips. This guide was…

Why green sea turtles have been coming to Escambron Bay for centuries — and how to swim with them

Escambron Bay is inside San Juan city limits in Puerto Rico — ten minutes from Old San Juan, two minutes from the Condado hotel strip. It doesn't look like turtle habitat from the road. It is. The bay is a protected marine park with a…

A forest track on Tiritiri Matangi, New Zealand.

Tiritiri Matangi Island, Auckland: Rare birds, conservation success and ferry guide

Planning a visit to Tiritiri Matangi Island from Auckland? This guide explains the remarkable New Zealand bird sanctuary, the rare species you can see, and the conservation story behind Tiritiri Matangi Island. The little fella bobs along the seaweed washed up on the beach, clearly…

When is whale-watching season in Jervis Bay, NSW: Best time to see whales and tour tips

Planning a trip to Jervis Bay? This guide explains when whale-watching season in Jervis Bay, NSW takes place, the best time to see humpback whales, and what to expect from tours. Whale-watching season in Jervis Bay, NSW, varies depending on the migration patterns of the…

Otters at Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California.

Visiting Santa Barbara Zoo, California: practical guide for first-timers

The Santa Barbara Zoo is an AZA-accredited zoological park in Santa Barbara, California, set on 30 acres of coastal grounds overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking and public transport, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. Last updated: June 2026. A…