You may have visited many zoos while travelling, but nothing compares to the experience of contacting with animals in their natural environment. Travel around the world and take a dip in the beach full with pigs, say hello to penguins and swim with whale sharks! Discover the top 5 destinations below:
Pig Beach, Bahamas
Maybe you think that pigs love swimming in the mud, but there is a certain group of pigs which love swimming in the sea on the beach Pig Beach of the Big Major Cay, in the Bahamas. How the little pigs were found at this point is a mystery even today. Locals say that the animals arrived on the island after a shipwreck in the area.
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
The Isla Mujeres in the Yucatan Peninsula is a home to the largest population of whale sharks in the world. Fortunately, these gentle giants, reaching 40 feet in length and weigh up to 15 tonnes, have no teeth and do not react in contact with people. That is why many tour operators allow you to go diving next to these huge creatures.
The city of penguins, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
In a protected area of Tierra del Fuego, also known as Penguin City, namely the city of penguins will find two kinds of penguins, 3,000 pairs of Magellanic penguins and a small group of Gentoo. Many local boat trips offer an acquaintance from afar with these funny creatures, while allowing some tourists to get off the ship and walk among the penguins.
Kangaroo Island, Australia
The South Australia boasts some of the cutest animals in the world. You can see most of them on the Kangaroo Island, which is the island of kangaroos, an area isolated from the mainland and still unknown to tourists. There you will see kangaroos, koalas, sea lions and more cute animals.
El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico
The coqui frog makes its presence known with a high pitched sound, despite being the most tiny frog of Puerto Rico. Taking its name from the distinctive sound they produce, these mini Amphibians are the hallmark of the rainforest of Puerto Rico.
View more here: Five animals I was lucky enough to spot in the Masai Mara, Queensland | Barrier reefs and rainforests.
By Nicole P.
Animal kingdom photos: Wilfredo Falcon, Zulkifli ishak, Mario Vitalini, Greg Ness, Norm Lanier.
