Journal — Destination: Wildlife™

Just Me & an Alligator, One Day on the Water

An autumn day of solo kayaking and photography in Georgia's unique George L. Smith State Park takes a turn when an alligator unexpectedly shows up - and tags along. Tips on photographing water and reflections on nature's surprises.

Robert WallaceNovember 17, 2017Alligator, kayaking, Georgia, wildlife photographyComment

Kayaking With Alligators in the Big Cypress National Preserve

Kayaking was never on this city-girls bucket list, much less kayaking with alligators! But how could I say no when Tod Dahlke, owner of Tour the Glades, invited Destination: Wildlife to experience the western, most wild part of Florida's Everglades firsthand with his responsible wildlife tours?

Roberta KravetteAugust 7, 2017Comment

A Bear-y Close Encounter at Philmont Scout Ranch

A group of Boy Scouts steeped in responsible outdoor practices, a retired geologist and wildlife conservationist with 24 years experience leading weekend trips for volunteers, and Baldy Mountain, one of the most iconic landmarks at the Philmont Scout Camp. What could possibly go wrong? BEAR!

Ed Warner November 11, 2016Experience, North America, United States, New Mexico, Black Bear, Wildlife Behavior

7 Do-Not-Miss Animals in the Wild Cerrado

Brazil's Cerrado is a unique, ancient, and rapidly disappearing ecosystem filled with unique and threatened wildlife including maned wolf, hyacinth macaw, a remaining few grassland jaguar, and a single troop of tool using capuchin monkeys. Dryer than the rain forest, the Cerrado's rivers provide life to the mighty Amazon.

Secrets of a Kruger Park Field Guide - Marc Cronje Tells All

Updated Sept 2021. Can safari be safe in the time of COVID? Planning and flexibility is everything! Naturalist and field guide Marc Cronje's day is full of lions, elephants, painted dogs, rhinos, and exotic birds - and right now, very few people. A professional wildlife field guide, Marc grew up in his family’s world of wildlife conservation. He shares his passion for wildlife and habitat conservation and the secrets of South Africa's Kruger National Park with his safari guests - and us - for the experience of a life-time.

6 Indisputable Facts about Sossusvlei, Namibia

Climbing Big Daddy in Sossusvlei’s desert heat is tough, and I was fading fast, but rescue by a wild orex? Even in Africa’s Namibia I could not have imagined that.

Roberta KravetteMay 14, 2016Experience, African Safari, Africa, Namibia, Namib-Naukluft NP, GemsbokComment

The Awesome Adventures of Anette Mossbacher, Wildlife Photographer

Wildlife photographer Anette Mossbacher's images of lion, rhino, oryx, and other animals feel like personal introductions - but what is behind the scene? Crazy tourists, angry elephants, and leopards ready to leap, not to mention keeping balance in rough, Arctic waters, are all in a day's work. Oh, and then there are the technical secrets.

Birds, Bees, & Butterflies: Wave Hill, New York

When you are out in nature to see wildlife, the only certainty is surprise. But for butterflies, birds, and bees, Wave Hill in the Bronx, New York, is the perfect place for the kids, grandparents, and the whole family to enjoy a day on the Hudson River.

Roberta KravetteApril 2, 2016Experience, Family Travel, Local Patch, North America, United States, New York, Monarch butterflyComment

Escape Winter! 8 Remarkable Places to Swim with Whale Sharks

The best places to responsibly swim with whale sharks. Updates 2023, from Mozambique to Belize, discover the best times, best places and best ways to experience whale sharks around the world.