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White sand beach on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

11 great things that travellers can do for free

Managing a budget on holiday is much easier if you take advantage of the freebies – and most destinations have them. Luther Vandross may have been hopelessly wrong when he stated that the best things in life are free, but there are certainly plenty of…

beaches, birds, festivals, gardens, markets, museums, music, parks, walks, wildlife

Phoenix Zoo in Arizona: Complete guide to one of America’s largest privately owned zoos

Walking through authentic recreations of the Sonoran Desert whilst Mexican grey wolves prowl behind glass metres away, watching Sumatran tigers stalk through tropical forests, then hand-feeding gentle giraffes creates wildlife encounters few American cities can match. The Phoenix Zoo spreads across 125 acres within Papago…

Arizona, Phoenix, wildlife, zoos

Marsupial action at Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat, Victoria.

Guide to Ballarat Wildlife Park, Victoria

What is Ballarat Wildlife Park? Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned zoo located in Ballarat East, Victoria, approximately 90 minutes' drive west of Melbourne. Founded by Greg Parker in February 1985 through a passion for wildlife conservation, the 10 to 16-hectare park is home…

Australia, Ballarat, Goldfields, Victoria, wildlife, zoos

The Lagoon of Light at The Deep in Hull.

What’s so special about The Deep in Hull?

Penguins, sharks and rays are hugely popular at The Deep in Hull. But it’s the sense of scale and ambition that elevates it above the average aquarium. What is The Deep in Hull? The Deep in Hull is a large aquarium. In many ways, it’s…

aquariums, England, Hull, UK, wildlife, Yorkshire

Calmsley Hill City Farm, Sydney: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Calmsley Hill City Farm in Western Sydney, New South Wales? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. Calmsley Hill City Farm overview Calmsley Hill City Farm in Abbotsbury sits on the edge of western Sydney,…

farms, New South Wales, Sydney, wildlife

Seahorses are one of the highlights of the Ria Formosa estuary on the Portuguese Algarve.

Where can I go snorkelling with seahorses on the Algarve?

The Ria Formosa estuary near Faro on the Algarve is one the best places to see seahorses in Portugal. Snorkelling tours are the best way to see them. The Ria Formosa estuary The Ria Formosa estuary is one of the natural wonders of the Algarve.…

Algarve, Faro, Portugal, snorkelling, wildlife

The Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California.

Day tours to Monterey and Carmel from San Francisco: A complete guide

Driving the coastal road from San Francisco to the Monterey peninsula reveals a very different California: windswept shorelines, cypress trees twisted by salt-laden breezes, and small towns where art galleries and seafood restaurants cluster around sheltered harbours. The Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive day trip…

California, San Francisco, tours, USA, wildlife

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary in Calga, NSW: Guide with prices, times & visitor tips

What is Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary? Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park) is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary located in Calga on the Central Coast of New South Wales, approximately 50 to 60 minutes north of Sydney. Spread across 80 acres of…

Australia, Central Coast, New South Wales, wildlife, zoos

Snorkelling in Palau’s Jellyfish Lake: Nature’s weird ball-pool

The tiny Pacific nation of Palau is home to one of the world’s weirdest experiences – swimming in a lake full of harmless jellyfish. Palau’s special golden jellyfish It’s incredible how some reactions become so ingrained that they stick permanently. I’ve been told the lake…

Pacific Islands, Palau, snorkelling, swimming, wildlife

A koala at Cleland Wildlife Park, Adelaide.

Plan your visit to Cleland Wildlife Park: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting Cleland Wildlife Park? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Cleland Wildlife Park Cleland Wildlife Park is located in the Adelaide Hills, about 20 minutes from central Adelaide in South Australia.…

Adelaide, Australia, South Australia, wildlife, zoos