Animals

There’s no pick-me-up quite like looking at cute animals on your computer — or in real life. From the U.S. to Australia, some of the world's top zoos draw hundreds of thousands — even millions — of visitors each year. Other animal lovers book trips to farm animal sanctuaries and rain forest parks. Whether you're hoping to catch a glimpse of wildlife, planning a vacation with your pet, or looking for the latest news about habitat conservation, Travel + Leisure keeps track of the best animal travel stories across the globe.

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Baby orangutan born at Sacramento Zoo
This Baby Orangutan Was Just Born at a California Zoo — See the Most Adorable Photos
A man walks with two white rhinos at a conservancy in Kenya
In a Race Against Extinction, 2 Organizations Are Using Smart Science to Save Animal Species
Close up portrait of an otter at the Blue Hills Ranch in McGregor, Texas
Swim and Play With the Most Adorable Otters at This Texas Ranch
Baby Kangaroos at the Kangaroo Sanctuary in Australia
The World's Only Baby Kangaroo Sanctuary Is in This Small Australia Town — and Visitors Can Feed and Cuddle the Adorable Animals
The Marinussens and Joska on a Holland America Line cruise ship
This Adorable Service Dog Has Spent 700 Days on Cruise Ships — and Holland America Line Just Recognized Her Status
Clark the Bald Eagle at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Massive Bald Eagle Surprised Passengers at North Carolina Airport — See the Incredible Video
An otter pup from The Aquarium of the Pacific
This California Aquarium Wants Your Help Naming Its New Adorable Sea Otter Pup
Trees and fog in a forest in Rwanda
Rwanda Has a New Rain Forest Park With Golden Monkeys and Endemic Birds — Here's How to Visit Responsibly
A woman walks in a firefly event
Thousands of Fireflies Put on a Magical Light Show in Pennsylvania Each June — Here's How to See It
Monarch butterflies begin to gather to stay warm for the winter. Monarch Butterfly Grove, Pismo State Beach, California
This Little California Beach Town Is the Best Place to See the Great Monarch Butterfly Migration — but They Need Your Help
Cute dog names
The 200 Most Popular Dog Names
A visitor looking at one of the underwater tanks at the Smithsonian National Zoo
14 of the Best Zoos in the U.S.
A father, daughter safari in Botswana and Zimbabwe
How Photographing Wildlife on My First Safari Taught Me the Virtues of Patience
Where to Watch Whales in California
The Best Places to Go Whale Watching in California
Helena Bay Lodge - New Zealand
You Can Hike Among Alpacas and Kayak Surrounded by Dolphins at This Magical New Zealand Lodge
A smiling rescue pig named George, on the grounds of the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY
3 Travel Experiences Centered Around Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue: Global Vision Awards 2022
Boat of tourists watching a flock of flamingos in the water
Snorkel With Playful Sea Lions, Swim on White-sand Beaches, and Go Hiking in the Galapagos With This Tour Company
Whaleshark swimming with Pilotfish
Why Diving With Whale Sharks Was One of the Most Rewarding Travel Days of My Life
Whale watchers on a zodiac, and a grey whale, in Magdalena Bay
This Epic Baja Cruise Includes Ocean Kayaking, Beach Biking, and Whale Watching
Wildebeest, Great Migration, Tanzania, Africa
How to See the Great Wildebeest Migration
Jan Brett on traveling to India for her book The Tale of the Tiger Slippers
See a Magical Indian Tiger Safari Through the Eyes of Beloved Children's Author Jan Brett
Dog watching the sunrise in Shenandoah National Park
11 Most Pet-friendly National Parks in the U.S.
A woman snuggles up to a cow at The Gentle Barn
This Animal Rescue Farm Lets You Hug Cows, Cuddle Turkeys, and Give Belly Rubs to Pigs to Destress
Reasons to Visit Costa Rica
12 Reasons Why Costa Rica Is One of the Best Vacation Destinations in the World
elk standing on mountain against sky in Estes Park, Colorado
How to Celebrate 'Elktober' in Colorado This Fall
Dogs taking part in a sausage dog festive walk in Hyde Park, London.
Hundreds of Dachshunds Showed up for This Christmas Sausage Walk in London's Hyde Park (Video)
Brooklyn parrot safari
You Can Go on a Wild Parrot Safari in a Brooklyn Cemetery
Swimming pigs in the Bahamas
10 Islands Filled With Adorable Animals You Can Visit
Taylor Cunningham swimming with sharks in the ocean
11 Tips to Keep You Safe From Sharks, According to a Shark Safety Diver
Diver films a large tiger shark at the dive site "Tiger Beach" on Grand Bahama Island. These sharks frequent a shallow sandy area with sea grass known as Tiger beach.
7 Amazing Shark Experiences Around the World
Dog in airport
Flying With Pets? Read This Guide Before You Book Your Next Trip
Northern lights in Norway
You Can Now Dive With Orcas in the Norwegian Fjords — and You Might Even See the Northern Lights While You’re There
Silversea cruise ship
6 Trips to Visit Antarctica, From Photography Journeys to Luxury Ships
elephant nature park thailand
Why I'll Never Ride an Elephant — and You Shouldn't Either (Video)
Beagle Brigade
Here's Why So Many Canine Employees at U.S. Airports Are Beagles
Marriott Puerto Vallarta Sea Turtle Rescue
This Hotel in Puerto Vallarta Is Rescuing Baby Sea Turtles — and Guests Can Help Release Them Into the Wild (Video)
A saker falcon in flight against a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds
Discover the Thrill of Falconry at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs
Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, Mother with Two Cubs, North East Greenland Coast, Greenland, Arctic
You Can Heli-ski in This Remote Corner of Greenland — Just Watch Out for Polar Bears
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas
You Can Swim With Sharks in the Middle of the Desert at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay
The first aardvark to ever be born at Chester Zoo, nicknamed Dobby, snuggles up with new mum Oni
Meet Dobby, a Newborn Aardvark Named After the 'Harry Potter Character' at This England Zoo
Butterflies in the air
The Monarch Butterfly Migration Turns This Mexican Forest Orange Every Fall — Here's How to See It
Two komodo dragons embracing each other during a fight
Komodo Island Isn't Closing After All — but Visitors Will Soon Have to Pay a Hefty Fee (Video)
Two Rhesus monkeys grooming
There's an Island in South Carolina With 4,000 Wild Monkeys
Dogs and their owners allowed to sit together on flight in Japan
What You Need to Know About JetBlue's New Policy for Emotional Support Animals
Emotional Support dog in bag at the airport
Airlines' Pet Fees Can Be More Expensive Than Flights
Panda inside home with Google AR Animals
Quarantine Just Got a Lot More Exciting Thanks to This Google Feature That Will Bring a Virtual Shark Into Your House (Video)
cow looking closely at camera
You Will Be Shocked at How Many Young Americans Say They've Never Seen a Cow in Person
Flamingo Cay at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
You Can Do Yoga With Flamingos at This Bahamas Resort
Baby alpacas at Belmond Hotel Rio Sagrado
You Can Feed Adorable Baby Alpacas at This Hotel In Peru
Tourists riding elephants in Angkor Wat
Elephant Rides Are Now Banned at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat (Video)
Chengdu dog cafe
Chinese Animal Cafe Faces Backlash After Dyeing Dogs to Look Like Giant Pandas (Video)
Pug and Bulldog Racing in Wernau, Germany
Pug Races Are Super Popular in Germany — and We're Just Finding Out (Video)