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15 Zoos, Sanctuaries and Wildlife Parks Worth the Trip

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Everything on the site in one ranked list: city zoos, elephant camps, panda bases, bird parks and the open-range places in between. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Cooling off at Mae Wang Waterfalls
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

1.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Join PON Elephant Thailand for a nine-hour day outside Chiang Mai. Feed and bathe rescued elephants, walk with them through forest, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, eat a Thai lunch, and raft the river. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny add useful elephant facts and help with photos.

“We had the best day - everything was perfect from pick up to drop off. Our guide Nop was amazing - so knowledgeable and friendly. The bamboo rafting was brilliant fun and the elephant sanctuary was amazing 🤩”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple - Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the Reality of the View
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

2.Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,160 reviews · from $31Top rated

Spend a full day exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Celuk Village, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Wah, Vitho, Ary, Adik, and Wayan are praised for local insight and patient service.

“My Sister and I truly enjoyed this excursion. Putu the driver was top tier with history, punctuality and seamless transport through the day. Highly recommend this tour. Bali is a beautiful place and you will truly get to see bits and pieces of all it has to offer.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - The 80-minute ride south from Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

3.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,780 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Travel 80 minutes from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand, where guides such as Beer, Yaya, and Nop introduce rescued elephants through feeding, walking, and river bathing. After a Thai lunch, hike to Mae Wang Waterfall for a cool swim before returning to the city.

“It was a great day with a lot of wonderful and emotional impressions. The tour was well organized and Dew was a great guide!”

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Amsterdam: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo Entry Ticket - The elephant calves and the Elephant Expedition
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Amsterdam: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo Entry Ticket

4.Amsterdam: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,651 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Spend a full day at ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, a short walk from the city center. See Asian elephants, lions, gorillas, African penguins, lemurs, otters, and more, then visit the included planetarium. Add ARTIS-Micropia or ARTIS-Groote Museum separately if you want more science and nature.

“great zoo with plenty to see. we took our 6 year old son and he absolutely loved it. lots of animals we wouldn't normally see in our zoo back home.”

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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour - Tegenungan Waterfall: a cool start with stairs
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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

5.Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,894 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Spend eight hours exploring Ubud with an English-speaking guide such as Agung, Merta, or Wayan. Visit Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang, Mas Village, the Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and a coffee plantation, with private and small-group options available.

“our guide Putra was absolutely amazing, 100% knowledgeable, friendly, professional and loves his job! He made our trip, and we would definitely recommend him to anyone!”

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Dubai: Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Experience - The Underwater Zoo adds the variety
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Dubai: Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Experience

6.Dubai: Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4,872 reviews · 1 day · from $56

Visit Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo inside Dubai Mall, then choose extras such as a glass-bottom boat, fish feeding, or Penguin Cove. The Gentoo penguin encounter includes a staff-led session, while VIP options may add digital photos, shop and café credit, and an otter or penguin meeting.

“A great way to spend a few hours in Dubai. Worth spending the extra money.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - Meeting the elephant care team
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

7.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,527 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $27

Travel about 1.5 hours south of Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand, where guides such as Pat, Toto, Jackie, and Tuto explain elephant care before you feed them, prepare herbal treats, walk through the forest, and join them at the river if they choose to bathe.

“Fab day at the Sanctuary, great to see all the hard work looking after these elephants, some rescued from being tortured or made to work in chains. To see Mum with three daughters was lovely. Well done to all who save and look after them”

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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket - Start with the bus, then use the Skyfari
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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

8.San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,248 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Use your mobile ticket for direct entry to the San Diego Zoo, home to pandas, koalas, apes, tigers, and thousands of rare animals. Plan on a full day for the 100-acre park, and use the included Guided Bus Tour and Skyfari Tram to save your legs and get oriented.

“Indeed the best zoo in the world. They do charity and research. They take care of all the animals as best as they can.”

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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne - Moonlit Sanctuary and Australia’s native animals
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Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

9.Penguin Parade, & Wildlife Encounters Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,774 reviews · from $118

Spend about 12 hours exploring Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, Phillip Island’s Nobbies, and the famous Penguin Parade. Go West guides such as Cloe, Jools, Graeme, and Aleks are known for lively wildlife commentary. The small penguins appear after dark, so bring warm layers.

“We had a wonderful time on the Penguin Parade & Moonlit Sanctuary Tour. Jess was an amazing tour guide — very friendly, welcoming, cheerful and responsible. It was a very well organized and memorable trip. Would highly recommend everyone !”

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Barcelona: 1-Day Ticket to Barcelona Zoo - Entering through the Ciutadella turnstiles
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Barcelona: 1-Day Ticket to Barcelona Zoo

10.Barcelona: 1-Day Ticket to Barcelona Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,507 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Use your $27 ticket to explore Barcelona Zoo in Parc de la Ciutadella. You can see more than 4,000 animals from 400 species, including dolphins, tropical birds, reptiles, giraffes, lions, and the descendants of Snowflake the albino gorilla. Scan your QR code at the turnstile and spend the day at your own pace.

“how funny the animals were . zoo very clean . staff really friendly”

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Prague Zoo: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket - A route from elephants to polar bears
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Prague Zoo: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

11.Prague Zoo: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,440 reviews · 1 month · from $15

Spend a flexible day at Prague Zoo in the Troja district with a one-time entry ticket valid for one month. Walk among nearly 5,000 animals, including elephants, polar bears, gorillas, hippos, and reptiles. You get no guide or transport, but wheelchair access, food stops, toilets, and English signs help.

“We had a really fabulous day although we got very cold by 3pm. The zoo is great and very well organised. The food on offer was excellent and there were plenty of opportunities to sit and rest whilst watching fascinating inhabitants. We got an English map for 5czk and everywhere was signposted in English as well as all the information. Thanks Prague Zoo”

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Rotterdam: Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp Entry Ticket - Oceanium: The Best Wet-Weather Stop
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Rotterdam: Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp Entry Ticket

12.Rotterdam: Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,754 reviews · 1 day · from $32

Spend a full day at Rotterdam Zoo Blijdorp with skip-the-line entry. Follow regional routes through Oceanium, Amazonica, the African Savanna, Asian marshes, Gorilla Island, and the Ice Cave. Plan several hours, wear good walking shoes, and use the accessible grounds and indoor exhibits when weather turns poor.

“Spent a good 6 hours exploring all the parks they have & seeing all kinds of animals from around the world”

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From South Tenerife: Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers - Entering Loro Parque and planning your six hours
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From South Tenerife: Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers

13.South Tenerife: Loro Park Zoo Ticket & Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,672 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend a full day at Loro Parque with admission and round-trip pickup from south Tenerife included. See Planet Penguin, Orca Ocean, dolphins, sea lions, parrots, and Katandra TreeTops. Expect roughly six hours in the park, but allow extra time for shared hotel transfers.

“On time transportation and best option who doesn’t want to drive. But takes about 2.5 hours”

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Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall - Morning among the macaques at Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall

14.Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,634 reviews · 9 hours · from $23

Spend nine hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Sija, Uncle Wayan, or Made Budi. Visit Ubud’s monkey sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Segara Windhu Coffee Plantation, and Tibumana Waterfall, with hotel pickup and a flexible pace.

“We booked a tour with Sija! He was super amazing and friendly. Definitely recommend him, learned many new things and visited amazing places!! He even gave us umbrellas when rain suddenly came, and was very flexible with the plan so we had time to see everything and try different activities.”

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London Zoo: Entry Ticket - Tiger Territory brings the big cats close
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London Zoo: Entry Ticket

15.London Zoo: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,386 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Spend a full day at ZSL London Zoo with entry to more than 720 animal species. See Asiatic lions, Sumatran tigers, gorillas, Humboldt penguins, giraffes, giant tortoises, and a coral reef tank. Plan four to five hours, bring weather-ready clothing, and exchange your voucher at the prepaid ticket desk.

“Great activity for people of all ages. We enjoyed it very much! Be prepared to spend 4 hours at least in there in order to be able to see all the beautiful animals.”

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