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