For intriguing animal encounters in the U.S., look beyond traditional zoos. There are animal sanctuaries and rescues; farms; and even big-game parks that allow visitors to touch, interact, snuggle and take photos with unbelievable species. From orphaned tigers, shark viewing from cages, to wolves, you can get so close to animals that you can smell them, starting with
manatees in Crystal River, Florida:In the western part of Florida, Crystal River is one of the the only places in the United States to legally
swim with manatees. Because the manatees are endangered and sensitive to human interaction, you cannot touch these animals. However, they often come up to humans to interact.
Plantation On Crystal River