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Where to see wildlife in June

15 of 43 destinations scored for wildlife are prime in June — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Acadia & Bar Harbor (90), Banff & Lake Louise (90), Denali (90). In May 9 are prime; in July, 15.

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June · Wildlife

Every destination scoring 55 or better for wildlife in June, highest first. Ties are listed alphabetically.

Acadia & Bar HarborMaine, USA · North America · prime May to September
prime90
Banff & Lake LouiseCanada · North America · prime June to September
prime90
DenaliAlaska, USA · North America · prime June to August
prime90
Galápagos IslandsEcuador · South America · prime April to June and August to September
prime90
Glacier National ParkMontana, USA · North America · prime June to September
prime90
Grand TetonWyoming, USA · North America · prime May to June and September to October
prime90
Great Smoky MountainsTennessee / North Carolina, USA · North America · prime April to June and October
prime90
JasperCanada · North America · prime June to September
prime90
Kenai FjordsAlaska, USA · North America · prime June to July
prime90
Kruger & Sabi SandsSouth Africa · Africa · prime June to September
prime90
Newfoundland & Gros MorneCanada · North America · prime June to July
prime90
SvalbardNorway · Europe · prime June to August
prime90
The Inside Passage & JuneauAlaska, USA · North America · prime June to August
prime90
Tofino & Vancouver IslandCanada · North America · prime March to August
prime90
YellowstoneUnited States · North America · prime May to June and September
prime90
Grand CanyonArizona, USA · North America · prime April to May and September to October · flagged: extreme heat
good67
Jackson HoleWyoming, USA · North America · prime January to March
good67
Okavango DeltaBotswana · Africa · prime July to September
good67
Olympic National ParkWashington, USA · North America · prime March to May
good67
PantanalBrazil · South America · prime July to September
good67
Rocky Mountain National ParkColorado, USA · North America · prime September to October
good67
Serengeti & NgorongoroTanzania · Africa · prime February and July to August
good67
The Outer BanksNorth Carolina, USA · North America · prime April to May and September to October
good67
TromsøNorway · Europe · prime November to January
good67
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