10 Places Where To See Exotic Animals

Just as we are accustomed to a huge number of pigeons in our streets, people in other countries are used to their own "beggars." For example, in Thailand, a dozen monkeys can suddenly run up to you, while in the town of Nara in Japan, people live side by side with herds of deer. So, if you want to know more about the places where to see exotic animals, here is a list of 10 such places:

10. Japan's Rabbit Island, Ōkunoshima, Takehara

The main attraction of this small island in Japan is long-eared locals, that is, wild rabbits. This place is also known as Usagi Shima ("Rabbit Island"), since it is home to more than 700 furry creatures freely roaming around it that are happy to have contact with people.

9. Herds of Sheep in New Zealand

New Zealand is referred to as the paradise for dreamers and... sheep. The population of the country amounts to upwards of 4.4 million people, while the population of sheep is 34 million! That is, about eight sheep per resident.

8. Iguana Farm, Honduras

Roatan is a famous port of cruise ships and is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Honduras. However, the main attraction of Roatan is a farm, where you can see exotic animals such as iguanas that roam where they want and are always eager to beg treats from tourists.

7. Fox Village, Zoo in Shiroishi, Japan

This magical Fox oasis called ZAO Kitsune Mura is a mini-zoo, where more than a hundred foxes run where they want. Visitors can not only freely move around the park, but also feed the adorable foxes, considering, of course, some precautions.

6. Wild Parrots of Spain

In Spain in turn, there are many colorful wild parrots, calmly flying and eating from the hands of passers-by. Their brightness can elevate mood even in the rain! It is one of the few places where you can see exotic animals practically everywhere.

5. Monkeys of Thailand

Anyone who has ever been to Thailand, with a probability of 100% met a wild monkey there. It is the place where the quastion about where to see exotic animals becomes redundant. In this country, there are 5 kinds of monkeys that can be found anywhere: they live not only in the jungle and parks, but also on the beaches.

4. Japan's Cat Island, Tashirojima, Ishinomaki

The island Hashirajima in Japan is home to a very small number of people, but there roam hundreds of cats. The islanders feed the animals with fish and treat them with sympathy, but they, for the most part, do not hold them as pets.

3. Wild Roosters of Hawaii

The island of Kauai is the paradise for chickens. Hunting them is forbidden there, of course, except cases when they wander on private property. Basically, these birds roam freely everywhere: chickens brood, while roosters always fight with each other.

2. Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Cowes, Victoria

This island is mostly famous for the penguin colony, which is inhabited by approximately 5000 winged residents. However, it also can boast a variety of flora and fauna. Besides, this island is a home to wild Australian animals such as kangaroos and others.

1. City of Deer, Nara, Japan

The Japanese town of Nara is literally occupied by deer. According to rough estimates, there are more than 1200 individuals. In fact, most of them live in parks, but their walks through the city streets is not fiction.

Some individuals may even go beyond parks and harass passers-by, begging for treats. Moreover, they can even persistently push people to the vending machines with crackers.