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,

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You Will Be Shocked at How Many Young Americans Say They've Never Seen a Cow in Person

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You Will Be Shocked at How Many Young Americans Say They've Never Seen a Cow in Person

Quarantine Just Got a Lot More Exciting Thanks to This Google Feature That Will Bring a Virtual Shark Into Your House (Video)

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Quarantine Just Got a Lot More Exciting Thanks to This Google Feature That Will Bring a Virtual Shark Into Your House (Video)

Airlines' Pet Fees Can Be More Expensive Than Flights

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Airlines' Pet Fees Can Be More Expensive Than Flights

What You Need to Know About JetBlue's New Policy for Emotional Support Animals

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What You Need to Know About JetBlue's New Policy for Emotional Support Animals

There's an Island in South Carolina With 4,000 Wild Monkeys

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There's an Island in South Carolina With 4,000 Wild Monkeys

Komodo Island Isn't Closing After All — but Visitors Will Soon Have to Pay a Hefty Fee (Video)

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Komodo Island Isn't Closing After All — but Visitors Will Soon Have to Pay a Hefty Fee (Video)

The Monarch Butterfly Migration Turns This Mexican Forest Orange Every Fall — Here's How to See It

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The Monarch Butterfly Migration Turns This Mexican Forest Orange Every Fall — Here's How to See It

Meet Dobby, a Newborn Aardvark Named After the 'Harry Potter Character' at This England Zoo

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Meet Dobby, a Newborn Aardvark Named After the 'Harry Potter Character' at This England Zoo

You Can Swim With Sharks in the Middle of the Desert at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay

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You Can Swim With Sharks in the Middle of the Desert at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay

You Can Heli-ski in This Remote Corner of Greenland — Just Watch Out for Polar Bears

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You Can Heli-ski in This Remote Corner of Greenland — Just Watch Out for Polar Bears

Discover the Thrill of Falconry at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

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Discover the Thrill of Falconry at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

Here's Why So Many Canine Employees at U.S. Airports Are Beagles

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Here's Why So Many Canine Employees at U.S. Airports Are Beagles

Why I'll Never Ride an Elephant — and You Shouldn't Either (Video)

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Why I'll Never Ride an Elephant — and You Shouldn't Either (Video)

6 Trips to Visit Antarctica, From Photography Journeys to Luxury Ships

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6 Trips to Visit Antarctica, From Photography Journeys to Luxury Ships

You Can Now Dive With Orcas in the Norwegian Fjords — and You Might Even See the Northern Lights While You’re There

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You Can Now Dive With Orcas in the Norwegian Fjords — and You Might Even See the Northern Lights While You’re There

7 Amazing Shark Experiences Around the World

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7 Amazing Shark Experiences Around the World

11 Tips to Keep You Safe From Sharks, According to a Shark Safety Diver

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11 Tips to Keep You Safe From Sharks, According to a Shark Safety Diver

10 Islands Filled With Adorable Animals You Can Visit

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10 Islands Filled With Adorable Animals You Can Visit

How to Celebrate 'Elktober' in Colorado This Fall

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How to Celebrate 'Elktober' in Colorado This Fall

12 Reasons Why Costa Rica Is One of the Best Vacation Destinations in the World

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12 Reasons Why Costa Rica Is One of the Best Vacation Destinations in the World

This Epic Baja Cruise Includes Ocean Kayaking, Beach Biking, and Whale Watching

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This Epic Baja Cruise Includes Ocean Kayaking, Beach Biking, and Whale Watching

Snorkel With Playful Sea Lions, Swim on White-sand Beaches, and Go Hiking in the Galapagos With This Tour Company

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Snorkel With Playful Sea Lions, Swim on White-sand Beaches, and Go Hiking in the Galapagos With This Tour Company

3 Travel Experiences Centered Around Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue: Global Vision Awards 2022

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3 Travel Experiences Centered Around Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue: Global Vision Awards 2022

You Can Hike Among Alpacas and Kayak Surrounded by Dolphins at This Magical New Zealand Lodge

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You Can Hike Among Alpacas and Kayak Surrounded by Dolphins at This Magical New Zealand Lodge

The Best Places to Go Whale Watching in California

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The Best Places to Go Whale Watching in California

14 of the Best Zoos in the U.S.

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14 of the Best Zoos in the U.S.

This Little California Beach Town Is the Best Place to See the Great Monarch Butterfly Migration — but They Need Your Help

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This Little California Beach Town Is the Best Place to See the Great Monarch Butterfly Migration — but They Need Your Help

Thousands of Fireflies Put on a Magical Light Show in Pennsylvania Each June — Here's How to See It

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Thousands of Fireflies Put on a Magical Light Show in Pennsylvania Each June — Here's How to See It

This California Aquarium Wants Your Help Naming Its New Adorable Sea Otter Pup

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This California Aquarium Wants Your Help Naming Its New Adorable Sea Otter Pup

Massive Bald Eagle Surprised Passengers at North Carolina Airport — See the Incredible Video

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Massive Bald Eagle Surprised Passengers at North Carolina Airport — See the Incredible Video

This Adorable Service Dog Has Spent 700 Days on Cruise Ships — and Holland America Line Just Recognized Her Status

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This Adorable Service Dog Has Spent 700 Days on Cruise Ships — and Holland America Line Just Recognized Her Status

The World's Only Baby Kangaroo Sanctuary Is in This Small Australia Town — and Visitors Can Feed and Cuddle the Adorable Animals

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The World's Only Baby Kangaroo Sanctuary Is in This Small Australia Town — and Visitors Can Feed and Cuddle the Adorable Animals

Swim and Play With the Most Adorable Otters at This Texas Ranch

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Swim and Play With the Most Adorable Otters at This Texas Ranch

In a Race Against Extinction, 2 Organizations Are Using Smart Science to Save Animal Species

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In a Race Against Extinction, 2 Organizations Are Using Smart Science to Save Animal Species

This Baby Orangutan Was Just Born at a California Zoo — See the Most Adorable Photos

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This Baby Orangutan Was Just Born at a California Zoo — See the Most Adorable Photos

This Farm Animal Sanctuary Is Also a Hotel — and Its Resident Pig Is a World-famous Artist

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This Farm Animal Sanctuary Is Also a Hotel — and Its Resident Pig Is a World-famous Artist