Places bluestorm1738 Wants to Go

A puppy slum that protects canines from the cruelties of the human slums.

A rotting air force base is now home to rare birds and scarce plants.

What was once an underground Nazi city is now Europe's largest bat reserve.

A railroad magnate's replica village has become home to a genetic seed bank for rare breeds of livestock.

The world's only managed flock of mute swans was established as a factory for monk meat but is now an adorable sanctuary.

This tiny island protects a number of rare bird species by only allowing visitors to set foot on the beach.

A patch of Philippines forest devoted to saving the lives of an emotionally sensitive species of googly-eyed primates.

This Scottish burial tomb once held hundreds of ancient eagle bones.

In this Borneo cave, it's not the thousands of bats you need to worry about, it's the blankets of roaches.

The "original web site," this farm in Northern Vermont encourages orb-weaver spiders to build their daily webs, and then sells the preserved masterpieces.

A wildlife paradise, this island is one of the world’s most important habitats for burrow nesting seabirds.

At this Wisconsin museum there are real ducks, fake ducks, duck calls and a Duck Blind.

Along the banks of the River Rhine lies a park that seems unassuming, but beneath the surface lies a long and fascinating history.

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

This Georgian Gothic building was created to shelter and feed deer.

This incredibly diverse research station is one of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world.

Zambia's smallest national park is home to one of the world's largest annual mammal migrations.

One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.

This area was created to save the region's koala population.

This Colombo wetland is an unlikely wildlife haven just outside the capital city.

This castle ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.

This mountaintop refuge rehabilitates tigers, lions, bears, and more from illicit wildlife trade—and offers overnight lodging.

Visit on a Sunday morning to see some killer tricks.

You will not be able to miss this building.