Nature & Wildlife in California

Experience Yosemite National Park on a private full-day tour from San Francisco. Travel with your own private group in a luxury vehicle and customize the itinerary to your interests, taking in top sites like Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, and Bridal Veil Falls. Your guide shares commentary on Yosemite's history and wildlife, provides two bottles of champagne, and offers optional free time to explore on your own.

View more than 4,000 animals roaming in large enclosures on a 2-day visit to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This admission ticket allows you to spend 2 days at the Zoo, or split your time between the Zoo and the Safari Park. At the zoo, see the diverse collection of animals, many of which are not present at other zoos in the United States. The Safari Park is inspired by the Serengeti Plains in Africa and the Asian plains and is home to lions, tigers, zebras, which you can see from the a 32-acre (13-hectare) safari trail. Access to all shows and exhibits, as well as use of all the in-park transportation, are included. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.

Explore the uncanny landscape of Joshua Tree National Park with a 4.5-hour van tour from Palm Desert, near Palm Springs. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned van or SUV as you navigate soaring granite formations and groves of the park's famously spiky trees, and capture unforgettable images of terrain that spans the Colorado and Mojave deserts. Trace a gentle trail into the rocks at Hidden Valley and Keys View, watch for the park's reclusive wildlife, and experience the unique beauty of one America's most remarkable national parks.

When visiting Sonoma, take a break from wine tasting to walk on the wild side at Safari West! Home to more than 700 exotic animals, the open-air wildlife preserve offers the experience of an African safari without leaving California. Get an up-close encounter with species like cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests and flamingos on a 3-hour Jeep and walking tour, while a friendly ranger offers insight into the amazing animal kingdom and the park's conservation programs. Bring the kids for this fun and family-friendly adventure!

Travel all the way around scenic Lake Tahoe in a comfortable shuttle on this 7-hour tour. Led by a local guide, you'll cover close to 70 miles (110km), making stops at the beautiful vistas of Sand Harbor and Emerald Bay. You'll also visit a charming village at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, and explore Tahoe City on the lake's north shore, stopping to purchase lunch. As you go, your guide will provide rich historical context for the beautiful landscape surrounding you.

Walk the wild and scenic coast of San Francisco with a 4-hour walking tour of the city's historic landmarks, sheltered beaches, nature and wildlife. Set an easy-going pace along coastal footpaths and trails as you explore with a local guide, and capture images of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the soaring bluffs of the Marin Headlands. Choose between three routes that capture different facets of the bay's remarkable setting, and enjoy fresh ocean breezes as you make your way from the city to the shore.

Experience Palm Springs' wilder side with admission to The Living Desert, a zoo and botanical garden that showcase desert plants and wildlife from around the world. Explore the 1200-acre (486-ha) property on hiking trails and extensive tram lines that cross ecosystems from Africa, the Americas and the Australian Outback. Watch for the park's 450 animals as you learn how they adapt to life in earth's most arid places, and enjoy live shows, animal feedings and family-friendly activities aimed at education and conservation.

Travel on a comfortable bus from downtown San Diego to San Diego Zoo Safari Park. You have admission to the 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo Safari Park for an exciting safari adventure on the outskirts of San Diego. Modeled on the African Serengeti and the vast expanse of the Asian plains, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is home to more than 3,500 rare and exotic animals. The complimentary tram offers a 30-minute tour that takes you close to exotic animals including elephants and zebras.