I have always loved going to zoos, nature parks, and wildlife centers. It is always really cool to learn things about animals, and even plants, that you never knew before. Even better than learning and hearing about these things though, however, is getting a chance to see them for yourself while also having a barrier like a wall or a fence that keeps you at a safe distance.
There are places that offer jeep tours through their parks where you can see the wildlife and nature right out your window. If you're lucky, you may even get to play a game of tug of war with some friendly lions!
For those who prefer to see wildlife below sea level, you can strap on a snorkel and swim right alongside the dolphins like this family did.
While both of those experiences would be a little frightening at first, I would definitely do both…but I would never do what the man in this video does.
There has to be a lot of trust between this man and the tiger he is playing with, because sticking your hand into any animal's mouth is always a risk.
Letting this tiger playfully chew on his hand and arm with those massive fangs, this animal lover is just as calm as Kevin Richardson is when he wrestles and hugs his friendly lions.
While I am a little jealous that people like this get to play with these awesome animals every day, I think I'm ok with watching form a distance…for now.
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