10 Animals to Look for This Summer when you Travel

Animals are always the subject of a child’s interest. Pass one by that they’ve never seen before and they’re sure to want to know more about it. Even animals that they see every day, like their own cats and dogs, are able to get their attention when you can’t.

This is something that’s great to keep in mind when you’re traveling during the summer. As soon as the kids start to complain that they are bored, you can remind to have them keep an eye out for the animals that will entertain them. Here are ten animals to look out for while you travel this summer:

1. Butterflies and moths. They’re out almost everywhere that you might go. They’re magical and kids love to watch them.
2. Birds. Challenge the kids to keep track of how many different types of birds they see on your trip.
3. Cows. If you’re taking a road trip then one of the animals you’re most likely to see on the side of the road is a cow. Also look out for horses.
4. Fish. Maybe you’re actually going fishing or perhaps you just want to see if the kids can spot the fish in the water at ponds and rivers that you visit.
5. Lightning bugs. These summer critters are getting harder and harder to find but the kids will still enjoy spending the evening hours searching for them.
6. Frogs. Kids can also easily waste a few hours out of the day looking for frogs if you’re near the water. They may also try to catch crawdads. This provides free entertainment for at least a little while.
7. Whales. Take the kids out on the ocean and do some amateur whale watching. You can also look for dolphins, otters and sea lions. Kids love to see these things.
8. Squirrels. Animals like squirrels might not be as exciting as whales or lightning bugs but they are an option if you’re going to be in a city or state park.
9. Bugs. You might not love to catch bugs but your kids can enjoy this activity. Or watch an ant colony for a little while to see what hard workers they are.
10. Zoo animals. If all else fails, you can always head to the zoo this summer to see some animals with the kids. Skip the zoos at major cities and go for the smaller, cheaper zoos instead.

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