If an animal excursion to see crocodiles up-close is what you\u2019re looking for, visit our list of vacation packages to Ixtapa, Mexico<\/a>.<\/p>\n Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Dolphin Royal Swim and Aquaventuras Park The Aquaventuras Park includes other programs, including the Dolphin Encounter program, which may be better suited for younger and older dolphin-lovers: dolphins will interact with travelers from a platform and swimming is optional.<\/p>\n Dolphin lovers can find all-inclusive vacations to Puerto Vallarta<\/a> with one of Tripcentral\u2019s travel agents.<\/p>\n Panama: Eco Cruise on Gatun Lake<\/strong> Plan your Panama vacation<\/a> with a day-trip to Gatun Lake with one of our packages.<\/p>\n Montego Bay, Jamaica: Doctor\u2019s Cave Beach Club Jamaica has a number of beaches and resorts to choose from<\/a> for your next vacation.<\/p>\n St. Maarten: Butterfly Farm<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Ixtapa's](\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Crocodiles.jpg\")
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\nAt the edge of Playa Linda, beach-goers will find a different type of sunbather: crocodiles. The Cocodrilario, or the Crocodile Farm, is an estuary for the large water-dwelling reptiles. This animal excursion creates a unique adventure trip for your family vacation. Witness crocodiles and iguanas in their natural habit; a creek with tropical vegetation from the Ixtapa rainforest lines the Playa Linda beach giving crocodile\u2019s a shaded home. The Cocodrilario is a protected area to ensure the safety and comfort of the animals, and don\u2019t worry, your sun-kissed toes will be at a safe distance.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Puerto Vallarta\u2019s dolphinarium will allow you to get up close and personal with dolphins in this amazing animal excursion that will see you swimming with dolphins. The Dolphin Royal Swim program will have dolphins giving you handshakes, kisses, tow you around the dolphinarium, and push your feet to have you \u201cfly\u201d through the water like you\u2019ve always dreamed.<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019d rather get to know your destination than relax by the pool, the Eco Cruise is the excursion for you when visiting Panama. This hour-and-a-half cruise will let you explore the vegetation of the area\u2019s rainforest, and the animals, birds, and fish that make up the habitat. (Keep your eyes peeled; the Panama Canal area is known for monkey sightings!) Panama is the place to be for animal- and nature-lovers for its dense rainforest, jungles and beautiful landscape.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Snorkeling in Jamaica is a great excursion to add to your vacation. This area of Montego Bay is known for its snorkeling, and Doctor\u2019s Cave Beach offers some of the best. With friendly fish that are as curious about you as you are of them, and beautiful coral reefs, Doctor\u2019s Cave is a great spot to get a look at what\u2019s underneath Jamaica\u2019s clear, blue waters. If adrenaline is what drives you, this may be the perfect afternoon activity and animal excursion to add to your Jamaica vacation.<\/p>\n