The animal world is incredibly fascinating in many holiday destinations: fruit bats, monkeys and elephants in Asia, whales in the Atlantic, orangutans in Indonesia, camels in the Orient or manatees in the Red Sea: which animal species can be discovered where? What are the most extraordinary animals that you can spot on vacation? And how can you actively participate in animal welfare? I have put together the most important information about the animal world on vacation and when traveling.

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Discover the animal world of distant countries on vacation and while traveling

If you travel, you want the versatility of the world and the whole fascination of a distant one destination discover. Foreign cultures, distant countries and unique experiences are an essential part of any real and intense journey. And what about the wildlife? Many holiday countries live from the extraordinary animals that can be seen in the respective country. Because animals enchant us, especially when it comes to exotic species that we don't see so often at home - or only in the zoo. Who to Asia, North America or South America, there will discover a multitude of unique creatures that are seldom seen in Europe. Just think of the koala bears and kangaroos in Australia, who seem so unreal that we can think of them as real. In contrast, the alligators we are in the swamps Florida can observe, almost normalcy.

The same applies to the pandas in China or the orangutans in Southeast Asia, Monkeys in Thailand and Indonesianot only very similar to humans, but also threatened by poachers and deforestation of the jungle. The situation is similar for the wild animals in Africa. In no other place in the world is the wildlife richer and are the encounters with wildlife more intense than on the continent south of us. Many of us know the fascinating creatures that live there, only from television or the zoo. Lions, tigers, rhinos, giraffes and antelopes are just some of the savannah and jungle habitants in Africa. They are endangered by poachers and big game hunting. And in many places they are only found in parks.

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Overview: Which animal species can you discover in which travel destinations around the world?

We would like to give you a very rough overview of which creatures you can discover at Just-Wanderlust destinations. The list is of course not exhaustive and gives you only a rough overview. For info: fish, dolphins and Sharks in the Mediterranean There are certainly not so few - you just do not meet them that often. After years of overfishing, the fish stocks are recovering and it is to be hoped that this also attracts the larger marine animals more often. 

Continent / World Region	Country	Region	animals
Africa	Egypt	Hurghada and Makadi Bay	Camels, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
		Marsa Alam	Camels, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins, manatees
		Sharm El Sheik	Camels, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
		Safaga	Camels, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
Asia	Indonesia	Bali	Monkeys, snakes, lizards, fruit bats, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
		Gili Islands	Fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
		Lombok	Monkeys, snakes, lizards, fruit bats, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
	Singapore	Singapore	-
	Thailand	Koh Lipe	Monkeys, snakes, lizards, fruit bats, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
		Koh Phangan	Monkeys, snakes, lizards, fruit bats, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
		Koh Phuket	Monkeys, snakes, lizards, fruit bats, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
		Koh Samui	Monkeys, snakes, lizards, fruit bats, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
		Similan Islands	Monkeys, snakes, lizards, fruit bats, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins, manta rays, whale sharks
Europe	Germany	Bavaria	forest Animals
		Hamburg	Fischköppe and city monkeys
		Baltic Sea coast	Fish, seagulls
		Rhein-Mosel	forest Animals
	Italy	Sardinia	Fish, turtles, dolphins
	Malta	Malta	Fish, turtles, dolphins
		Gozo	Fish, turtles, dolphins
	Portugal	Lisbon	-
		Madeira	Fish, turtles, dolphins, whales
	Spain	Balearic Islands	Fish, turtles, dolphins
		- Majorca	Fish, turtles, dolphins
		Canaries
		- Gran Canaria	Fish, turtles, dolphins, whales
		- Lanzarote	Fish, turtles, dolphins, whales
		- Tenerife	Fish, turtles, dolphins, whales
	Cyprus	Cyprus (south)	Fish, turtles, dolphins
Indian Ocean	Maldives	Baa Atoll	Fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins, manta rays, whale sharks
		North Malé Atoll	Fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins, manta rays, whale sharks
	Mauritius	Mauritius	Monkeys, snakes, lizards, fruit bats, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins
North America	USA	Florida	Alligators, eagles, manatees, fish, turtles, sharks, dolphins

Wildlife in the sea: Marine's life is spectacular - and seriously endangered

A particularly fragile ecosystem is in our seas. The wildlife in the oceans is at least as threatened as those on land. The trigger for the extinction of many marine life is as common as the human. Overfishing, pollution and climate change are massively increasing the oceans. Coral bleaching destroys the coral reefs worldwide. Man fishes the oceans empty and sinks so much garbage in the waters that in a few years there is more garbage than fish in the seas. Hedge and whale Sharks, Dolphins, Whales like blue whales, humpback whales, Orcas and many other large marine animals suffer massively under the influence of humans.

The oceans are threatened. And when they die, the human will die in the end as well. Animal welfare projects around the world are an important step in the right direction. Mantas and turtles, for example, on the Maldives using the work of marine biologists protected. But they are just drops in the bucket. People need to rethink in a big way to protect wildlife around the world.

Tourists can actively pursue animal welfare and protect species in the travel countries

We vacationers and travelers are clearly responsible. We choose sustainable tourism and can make a difference when traveling. With the money we spend on our tours, we can support wildlife reserves, visit research facilities, or simply donate locally for charity. Instead of donating anonymously remotely, we can be right on the scene and tackle with it. Whether it is a rescue station for elephants, a breeding facility for sea ​​turtles or for orangutans. We can make a difference directly with our money and our energy. Every handshake protects the wildlife for the future of our planet!

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Book your holiday – tour operator and travel agent for an unforgettable dream holiday

I have given you a list of tour operators and travel agents with whom I have had good experiences so far. Depending on what type of vacation you are planning, there are different travel providers and booking platforms available to you. The list of tour operators currently only includes German providers.

Tour operators & travel agents	Description
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booking.com	Special accommodation for a small price. New offers every day. 98% customer satisfaction. Book in over 85.000 destinations worldwide. The official site of Booking .com. Real reviews. holiday homes. bed and breakfast Apartments. Villas.
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dertour.de	Enjoy full flexibility when booking your holiday thanks to our flex options. Discover extensive holiday & travel options at DERTOUR now and book securely. Security & Stability. Individual & flexible. Transparent prices.
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ITS Rironn	With flex options, you can enjoy full flexibility when booking your next holiday! Find your dream trip at a top price-performance ratio. Holiday highlights at ITS. 24h service at the holiday destination. Complete family package. Flexible payment.
yornaway.de	Journaway is a German travel agency specializing in round trips based in Leer / East Friesland. More than 30 employees ensure that you can book your desired round trip safely and easily at the best price.
kurz-mal-weg.de	35.000 short break offers in Germany including massages, half board and much more. Offers with discounted additional services such as massage, candlelight dinner or tickets. Payment only at the hotel. customer service anytime. 50.000 guest reviews.
ltur.de	Book cheap last-minute package tours! The best offers for your vacation. lture Last minute – book cheap flights and hotels. Discover our top offers. Including hotel transfer. Bookings at the Flex rate.
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rental vehiclegenCheck	Rental car in price comparison – book cheap at MietwagenCheck. Pick up your rental car directly at the airport or in the city.
no-how-weg.de	Book a last-minute vacation – Nix-wie-weg®.de is a multiple TEST WINNER! All travel providers in the price comparison - top holiday consultants help.
Opodo.de	We compare more than +650 airlines, +900 rental car companies and +2 million accommodations. All flights, hotels & package tours with best price and money-back guarantee. Last minute offers. Discover hotel offers. Cheap vacation trips. Award winner 2017.
Sunnycars.de	Fair prices with no hidden extra costs: Our comprehensive basic package! Preferred vehicle pick-up directly at the airport or in the city office. Unlimited kilometers.
SunTrips.de	Your tour operator for individually arranged round trips, combination trips, island hopping and individual trips worldwide.
TravelCircus.de	Experience true holiday highlights - from €49 per person. Save with travelcircus! Options: holiday parks, houseboats, spa holidays.
TravelScout24.de	Cheap holidays at TravelScout24 – book the perfect last-minute holiday online! Low price guarantee - free hotline - price comparison.
tripz.de	The tripz experts have the most beautiful travel destinations, the most fantastic hotels and the most irresistible bargains for the perfect one for you Getaway put together to make your holiday dreams come true.
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Fascinating wildlife - which species have you seen on vacation and while traveling?