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If you're looking for a gift that goes beyond the ordinary, how about giving a loved one an unforgettable experience?
From safaris and wildlife encounters to thrilling helicopter rides and scenic river rafting, these experiences encourage your loved one to explore new places, engage with animals or dive into nature's beauty in unique ways.
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This gift guide includes a variety of experiences perfect for families, adventurers, and nature lovers alike, ensuring you can find the perfect, personalized gift for that special someone on your list this holiday season.
Lion Country Safari—Loxahatchee, FL
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Spanning 300 acres of natural land, Lion Country Safari offers a home to hundreds of majestic animals and a drive-through experience where you can witness them. Watch roaming herds of wildebeest, water buffalo and impala as well as primates like chimpanzees and gibbons, and of course the king of beasts himself, the African lion.
You can buy general single day tickets online or grab an Annual Pass Gift which gives your loved one unlimited access for an entire year.
Tanganyika Wildlife Park—Goddard, KS
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Less than a half-hour outside Wichita lies a sprawling zoo named Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Not only one of Kansas's largest attractions, the park is also touted as the Midwest's "Most Interactive Zoo." A family-run passion project, Tanganyika lets visitors pet kangaroos (with their consent), feed lemurs and watch giraffes lope across the grass. They are well-known for their "Swim with the Penguins" experience. Guests can also get up close with tortoises, lorikeets, hippos and other animals.
Tanganyika Wildlife Park offers All-Inclusive Passes, a Best Day Bundle, and Season Passes which go on sale during Black Friday.
San Diego Zoo—San Diego, CA
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With more than 680 species of animals, the San Diego Zoo provides a home to over 12,000 animals. There are lots of ways to explore: attend a wildlife presentation, take a guided bus tour, watch a 4D film in the theater or get a bird's-eye view on the Skyfari aerial tram.
San Diego Zoo gift cards work as a gift or stocking stuffer and they are valid toward San Diego Zoo and Safari Park admission packages, gift shop and food-stand purchases, tours and education programs, Zoo memberships and more.
The Cincinnati Zoo—Cincinnati, OH
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One of the nation's oldest zoos, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden opened in 1875. More than 400 species of animals (from aardwolves to zebra bugs) now call it home, and it nurtures more than 3,000 species of plants. The zoo participates in numerous conservation programs and offers educational programs, like Zoo Camp and overnight stays, to the public.
If you purchase tickets online in advance, you can save up to $10 per ticket on select days. It also offers Education Gift Certificates and Zoo Bucks that can be spent anywhere at the zoo and Botanical Garden.
Bindlestiff Tours—Las Vegas, NV
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Focused on affordable, small-group adventures, Bindlestiff Tours provides expert-guided outings across the western United States and Canada as well as Alaska. Drawing on a wealth of experience, they design multi-day adventures, day trips and customized private tours that won't break your bank account. Groups are limited to 14 to ensure you receive personalized attention.
From affordable overnight excursions to robust weeklong adventures, there's a trip for every adventurer. Just make sure you check dates with the person you're buying for before you book.
Infinite Adventures—Anchorage, AK
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Infinite Adventures makes trekking out to witness the beauty of the North American wilderness more comfortable in an overland vehicle. Outfitted as a homey travel space, the bus includes tables, coolers, lockers and individual seats, not to mention a viewing platform on top, perfect for photography or filming. Itineraries mix the essential sights and experiences with space to explore on your own or with the guides.
These trips require a deposit and a commitment so make sure the person you're buying for is up for an adventure before you buy.
Rainbow Air—Niagara Falls, NY
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Rainbow Air offers a stunning vantage point from which to view the natural wonder of Niagara and Horseshoe Falls. Flown by expert pilots, their McDonnell Douglas 500E helicopters feature a quiet turbine engine and window seating for all four passengers. Longer flights and limousine service from the Niagara Falls airport are available on request.
Rainbow Air does not take advance or online reservations, but it does sell gift cards which you can purchase for a loved one by contacting them.
Ali'i Air Tours & Charters—Lihue, HI
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Offering the best tours of the lush island of Kauai, Ali'I provides an aerial view of gorgeous Manawaiopuna Falls, the cliffs of Napali Coast, the Mt. Wai'ale'ale crater and other majestic Hawaiian landmarks. Their Robinson R44 helicopters seat three passengers with only window seats. Tours with the doors on and off are available, offering unobstructed and unparalleled views.
There are age limits and weight limits to be aware of before you book, but this is a fantastic gift for someone traveling to Kauai in 2024 or 2025.
Northwest Rafting Company—Stanley, ID & Galice, OR
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If you want to explore a true wilderness, Northwest Rafting Company has you covered. Their expeditions take you to US destinations from Idaho's iconic Salmon River to considerably wilder areas such as Oregon's Rogue River. Packages cover Class III to Class V rapids, include family-friendly options and incorporate time to appreciate both the land and water. Want a unique experience? Book an international rafting trip in Chile or Bhutan.
The river trips last between four and nine days giving you a bit of choice for the person, or people, you're buying for.
ATV & Jeep Adventures—Hurricane, UT
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As the longest-running ATV tour company in St. George, ATV & Jeep Adventures provides access to historic and heritage sites not open to others. If you're down to get dirty, their tours include an awe-inducing combination of sites, including dinosaur tracks, a historic fort and a gypsum mine where kids can "mine" for glitter. Children as young as two can ride if you bring a car seat.
The company offers a wide range of tours that range from three hours to two full days. Weigh your options and plan accordingly.
Monterey Bay Aquarium—Monterey, CA
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A leader in ocean conservation, Monterey Bay Aquarium mounts multiple campaigns under its Act for Ocean program, targeting single-use plastics, climate change and other ecological concerns. The aquarium also boasts an iconic location on the bay with beautiful waterfront views and an Open Seas exhibit. Other highlights include a wide range of jellies, a giant octopus, leopard sharks, sea otters and a living kelp forest.
Tickets must be bought on the aquarium's website in advance. While it doesn't offer gift cards, it does sell gift memberships which include free admission year-round, discounts in the Aquarium Store, and access to Aquarium Live virtual events.
Georgia Aquarium—Atlanta, GA
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Spanning 550,000 square feet, the Georgia Aquarium bears the distinction of being the nation's largest aquarium. Visitors can observe roughly a million different animals representing hundreds of species of marine and coastal creatures. Highlights include sharks, whale sharks and beluga whales (and adorable sea otters). Guests can even dive with whale sharks in the Journey with Gentle Giants program, just one of the activities from the aquarium's wide range.
The Georgia Aquarium sells custom gift certificates and membership gift certificates through its website.
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