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A king cobra at the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm in Bangkok, Thailand.

Up close with king cobras at Bangkok’s snake farm

The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm in Bangkok farms king cobras for antivenom - and puts on demonstrations for visitors. Too close to king cobras in Bangkok Ugh. His last films may have been cinematic travesties, but Indiana Jones certainly has the right idea…

One of the giraffes at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia.

Adelaide Zoo: Ticket prices, opening hours, parking & visitor guide

First time visiting Adelaide Zoo? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Adelaide Zoo Adelaide Zoo opened in 1883 and is Australia’s second oldest zoo. It houses more than 2 500 animals and around…

The North Sea beach at Spurn, East Yorkshire.

Five things I learned on the way to Spurn Point – Yorkshire’s Land’s End

Smart seagulls, erosion-preventing oysters and diseased seals are amongst the discoveries on the Spurn Safari. Two weeks ago, I visited Spurn – the ridiculous narrow peninsula that curves around the northern side of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire. It’s an odd place, not on…

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…

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

Visit one of America’s largest non-profit zoos. My complete Phoenix Zoo guide, updated in February 2026, covers must-see animals, trail maps, and essential visitor tips. Walking through authentic recreations of the Sonoran Desert whilst Mexican grey wolves prowl behind glass metres away, watching Sumatran tigers…

Marsupial action at Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat, Victoria.

Guide to Ballarat Wildlife Park, Victoria

Why is Ballarat Wildlife Park the ultimate place for animal encounters? Get up close with free-roaming kangaroos and koalas, and see Crunch, one of Australia’s biggest crocodiles. What is Ballarat Wildlife Park? Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned zoo located in Ballarat East, Victoria,…

Plan your visit to Miller Park Zoo: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois offers a wide range of animal habitats, indoor and outdoor, and is well suited for a relaxed but engaging family outing. Below are all the practical details first-time visitors need to know: how to book, verified opening hours,…

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. This guide was updated in March 2026 to reflect recent ticket price increases. What is The Deep in…

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,…

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.…