Viewing wildlife in its natural habitat is a rewarding experience for both adults and kids. Yet curiosity and the quest for an exhilarating experience can easily lead to a situation in which the viewers or the wildlife are at risk. So whether you plan to spot bison in a North American national park, lions on an African safari, whales in a distant ocean or turtles on a sandy shore, brush up on your wildlife viewing etiquette and enhance your wildlife watching holidays.

• Approach wildlife slowly and maintain an appropriate distance.
• Use binoculars and telephoto lenses to get a closer view.
• Avoid flash photography.
• Turn off headlights, car engines and alarms and cell phones.
• Don’t chase or corner wildlife whether on foot or in a motorized vehicle.
• Don’t touch, swim or feed wild animals and never goad them food.
• Talk quietly; don’t make loud noises or imitate animal sounds.
• Sit still and move slowly; don’t move your arms and legs about wildly or make sudden moves.
• Leave your pets home.