Butterfly Valley is a butterfly farm in Ramsgate, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, and they specialize in South African Butterflies, and breed most of their own, making them able to present the entire life-cycle to you. Come for a relaxing, fun and educational visit to their valley of exquisite butterflies, they are open daily till 4pm, except Sundays till 2pm. They have a breeding center which presents an informative slide show on the life cycle of the butterflies and a walk through tour is available, there's also a flight dome where visitors are free to walk around enjoying butterflies flying around. Butterfly Valley also has other curious creatures like bearded dragons, Australian spiny leaf insects, Emperor scorpions and more, and the craft shop features many children's toys and original art pieces for perfect gifts, come for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

The St. Augustine Wild Reserve in Saint Augustine, Florida, is a not for profit rescue center that provides a safe haven for unwanted exotic animals. Without thorough consideration and after the novelty of acquiring an exotic animal wears off for many people, or animals are abused, we are an alternative to euthanasia. Our aim at The St. Augustine Wild Reserve is to educate the public regarding owning an exotic animal, and through educational presentations we endeavour to dissuade ownership of these animals. We offer by appointment guided tours of our rescue center conducted by a wildlife professional, and visitors will have the pleasure of watching our tigers enjoying a luxurious, lavender-scented bubblebath.READ MORE

Muskallonge Lake State Park in Newberry, Michigan offers campgrounds and trails between the shores of Lake Superior and Muskallonge Lake and area well know for forests, lakes and streams, and camp sites come with hook-ups and connectivity, WIFI, cable or satellite TV and more. They have firewood and propane, a camp store and club house, playground and pet area, cafe and snack bar, business center, meeting rooms, group kitchen, banquet facilities and concierge services. Muskallonge Lake State Park is ideal for fishing and has a boat ramp and beach access, a marina, mini golf, arcade games and entertainment, a spa, boat rentals, hiking trails, bike rentals and paths and a whole lot more, it's the perfect base for exploring the great outdoors with never ending recreation, relaxation and activities in a beautiful area.READ MORE

Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, Michigan is located over 50,000 acres, stretching over 13 miles of mostly undeveloped woodland. The beautiful centrepiece is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls and the Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi has a drop of nearly 50 feet, more than 200 feet across. The Lower Falls, a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island which can be accessed by a rowboat rented from the park concession, and from the island the south channel falls can be viewed. Tahquamenon Falls State Park offers dirt hiking trails, walks, events, fishing, wildlife, a boat launch, cabins and lodges, concession store, picnic area and playground, come for a wonderful visit in historical and beautiful surrounds.READ MORE

The Whitefish Point Bird Observatory location in Paradise, Michigan is a natural migration corridor of land and water features for an incredible concentration of migrant birds. The phenomenon attracts tens of thousands of birds every spring and fall as they migrate to the Great Lakes Region. The Whitefish Point Bird Observatory has been monitoring and documenting the distribution and abundance of birds and these annual migrations for over 30 years. Information acquired will be used to increase knowledge of bird migration, further bird conservation and encourage public awareness, while research focuses on assessing the status of bird populations and movements. They hold annual events, and offer field trips to birders of all skill levels, and you can get involved by donating, adopting an owl, taking out membership and more, they also have the Owl’s Roost Gift On-line Shop with a wide selection of books, apparel and nature related gifts.READ MORE

River Bend Nature Center in Racine, Wisconsin provides environmental education and outdoor recreation with the setting and buildings ideal for small groups and meetings. Here they offer cross country skiing and snowshoe rental, canoe and kayak rentals, guided bird watching and much more for people that love the great outdoors. Set on 789 acres with 4,000 feet of Root River frontage, river-bottom land, ponds and uplands hardwoods, River Bend Nature Center is Racine County's natural resource, with most species of birds and animals native to southeast Wisconsin found here. There are miles of hiking trails with varied terrain, it's a place to be experienced and the main lodge, Sam and Gene Johnson Pavilion and Em’s Cabin are available for your next meeting, dinner, wedding, seminar or retreat.READ MORE

The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation in Kingsville, Ontario was established in 1931 to continue the good work of Jack Miner who pioneered the banding of migrating waterfowl and founded the migratory waterfowl refuge system. This charitable organisation operates soley on grants and with a long history going back to when Jack formed one of the first Game Protective associations in 1900. In 1904 Jack Miner who founded the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary for the conservation of migrating Canada geese and wild ducks, was dubbed the Father of Conservation. To this day Jacks work is honoured by the board of directors and he was inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame for his pioneering work. His house is open to the public and there's a viewing platform and gazebo, and a 5km trail system in the south side of the property in the Jack Miner woods.READ MORE

The Ruscom Shores Conservation Area in Lakeshore, Ontario is an attractive marshland located alongside Lake St. Clair ideal for outdoor activities and enjoyment with a well managed trail. Enjoy tranquility, hiking, bird watching, cross country skiing and picnics, they have portable washroom facilities, parking, a viewing tower and picnic pavilion. The Ruscom Shores Conservation Area is only one of two marshes still in existence on the Essex County's north shoreline, and they support a habitation restoration area including a tallgrass prairie site. Come for peaceful walks in nature, relax and view the shorebirds, the waterfowl and more as well as many prairie plants, great for a day out in nature.READ MORE

Tecumseh Animal Hospital in Tecumseh, Ontario offers the best health care possible to animals and educates clients about pet health and preventative care. They offer medical veterinary services, and have indoor kennels and outdoor runs, plus offer Saturday appointments, house calls, complete routine dentistry, prescription diets and have a toll free number to check on your pets. Tecumseh Animal Hospital have caring and compassionate staff who treat your pets as if they were their own, come for friendliness, courtesy and respect and the best health care for your fur babies.READ MORE

The Surf City Welcome and Visitors Centre in Surf City, North Carolina will show you the magic and has been home to the town's tourism office since mid 2008/ Just a few hundred metres from the Surf City Pier, the facility houses a visitors center, and the Surfside Center in the main portion of the building is available for rental, ideal for as a gathering space for meetings, reunions, weddings, private parties, bridal and baby showers, birthdays and anniversaries, business functions and any other social gathering. There's a prep kitchen and outdoor deck, audio visual aids, landscaped outdoor areas, and a crossover to the beach for the sole use of those renting the facility. The Surf City Welcome and Visitors Centre continues to greet visitors to the Commercial center of Topsail Island, and has hosted over 31,000 visitors since opening, come for all the information you need.READ MORE