5 Exotic Destinations You Need to Visit If You Love Animals

If you are card-carrying member of the cult of sloth-lovers, you need to visit the Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica. They've been running since 1992, and it has a full-on inn where you can stay. You won't get to cuddle with the sloths at night, but you will get a special insider's tour of the sanctuary — not to mention the best memories ever.

Three Sisters Springs has been in the news in the past year thanks to the overwhelming amount of manatees that flock there. It's warm year-round, which means the gentle sea cows love it. It's also just one of the many spots in Florida where manatees can be found, and yes, you can hang out with them.

There are so many animal cafes nowadays, but if you're a friend to felines, go to the home of the cat cafe: Tokyo. There are dozens of places to go hang out with kitties, so you can visit a new one every day!

If you watched the most recent season of The Bachelor, you may recall a date in which Ben took the girls to swim with pigs. It didn't go very smoothly for them, but clearly they just weren't prepared. If you love pigs, fulfill your dream of swimming with them in crystal-clear waters!