Nothing quite beats the look on a kid's face when a whale actually breaks the surface. The San Juan Islands up in Washington are famous for wild orcas, Monterey Bay pairs whale-watching with sea otters and touch tanks, and Yellowstone is bison, elk and the occasional far-off grizzly spread across huge open valleys. San Diego's Safari Park even drives you through open habitats like a mini African safari.
Our full family wildlife guide: https://www.hobihop.com/blog/best-wildlife-destinations-us-families
What's the wildlife moment your kids still talk about, and where was it? And for the parks, any tips on actually timing a sighting with little ones in tow?
