A Safari in Your Backyard: Why Your Local Zoo is the Next Best Thing

Dreaming of an African safari or an Amazonian jungle trek but not ready to spend thousands (and endure hours in a cramped airplane)? You don’t have to travel across the world to see incredible wildlife; sometimes the best adventure is right in your own city at the local zoo.

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The Budget-Friendly Safari Experience

For most of us, an international safari is a bucket-list dream. The thrill of spotting lions on the savanna or elephants at a watering hole is hard to beat, but so is the price tag. Thankfully, your local zoo offers a surprisingly affordable way to experience animals from around the globe, all in a single afternoon.

From the great apes of Africa to India’s majestic tigers, the flamingos of South America, and North America’s bighorn sheep and black bears, zoos let you take a “world tour” of wildlife without ever needing a passport.

Why Visit the Zoo?

Photography Opportunities – Zoos give photographers a chance to practice capturing close-up shots of exotic animals, from the intensity of a big cat’s stare to the playful behavior of primates.

Educational Encounters – Exhibits are designed to teach visitors about conservation and the importance of protecting natural habitats.

Easy Access, Skip the jet lag and long flights. Instead, spend a few hours walking among animals from every continent.

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Pro tip: Arrive as soon as the gates open. You’ll beat the crowds (and the strollers), and catch the animals while they’re most active, before retreating to the shade or back of their enclosures.

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