Lions, scarlet macaws, toucans, and grizzly bears are part of our collective upbringing. From Disney and Pixar to coloring books, children around the world grow up surrounded by these incredible characters. However, few of us ever get to see one in their natural habitat. However, it is possible!
Located in the country's southwest side, the reserve is famous for its population of lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as the Great Migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and wildebeest.
Located on the island of Hawaii, the park offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, as well as glimpses of rare flora and fauna, including the endangered Hawaiian goose.
One of Brazil's best-kept secrets, the country's Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland, covering an area of 210,000 sq km (81,000 sq mi) that houses jaguars, giant anteaters, lowland tapirs, and black howler monkeys, among many others.
Located in Alaska, this park is the perfect location to catch grizzly and black bears, wolves, caribou, moose and Dall's sheep in their natural habitat.
Another Alaskan park, this is the destination for lovers of rugged landscape. Don't miss the opportunity to see harbor seals, sea otters, humpback whales, and much more.
Covering an area larger than the Netherlands, this park also has the majestic creatures associated with Africa, from lions to rhinos, elephants, and hyenas.
Created in 1973, this park was founded as an effort to protect the area's migratory birds. In addition to birds, the refuge is also a good place to see gray seals.
Don't miss the volcanic islands for their vast number of endemic species, including the Galápagos land iguana, marine iguanas, giant tortoise, and blue-footed boobies.