Visit these top spots to check out fascinating creatures.

As the National Park Service celebrates its centennial this year, there’s a lot of buzz around the country’s incredible natural resources. And to many (if not most) of the millions of visitors, the most exciting part of a taking trip to a national park is the chance to see the wild animals. From close encounters with grizzly bears to snorkeling with sea turtles, here are the country’s best parks for wildlife watching.

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