| There are a wide variety of wildlife-based holidays | | | | Madagascar |
| available around the world - from the jungles of | | | | - Rainforest conservation projects in Borneo |
| Madagascar to the frozen Arctic Circle. | | | | - Safari excursion in South Africa |
| Each year, thousands of tourists each year pay | | | | - Koala conservation in Australia |
| for the opportunity to spot rare animals in some | | | | If you wish to extend your stay, some |
| of the most striking environments on our planet. | | | | excursions offer extension packages, allowing the |
| With a wide range of different agencies that | | | | chance to prolong your wildlife encounters. |
| specialise in all-inclusive holidays that focus on | | | | These are not cheap holidays, but for some it can |
| environment and wilderness, the choice is endless. | | | | be a worthwhile and life-changing experience, |
| These excursions offer the chance to visit some | | | | whilst others choose to participate in |
| of the most beautiful natural environments on | | | | environmental projects run in countries where |
| earth, whilst also giving the opportunity to get | | | | conservation is of paramount importance. |
| close to some of the most striking and | | | | If you'd rather not travel thousands of miles for |
| mysterious wildlife that survive and thrive in these | | | | such an experience, there are wildlife excursions |
| environments. | | | | around the UK, including: |
| These holidays usually range from a few days to | | | | - Falconry at Ty Mawr Mansion in South Wales |
| lengthy three-week excursions, which usually | | | | - Wildlife weekends in the New Forest |
| follow a day-to-day itinerary in order to ensure | | | | - Hands-on ranger excursions in the Shetland Isles |
| that you get the most out of your wildlife holiday | | | | - Wildlife boat tours off the coast of South Wales |
| experience. | | | | If you'd rather not spend a lot of money on such |
| If the idea of taking a walk on the wildside during | | | | an excursion, but still want to help make a |
| your holiday intrigues you, here are a few | | | | difference to the environment in your area - or |
| examples of excursions that could help fuel your | | | | catch a glimpse of the wildlife around your local |
| inner explorer: | | | | area. Councils run events and projects which |
| - Whale watching off the coast of Iceland | | | | focus on conservation, such as wildlife tracking |
| - Lemur conservation projects on the island of | | | | and bird watching walks. |