Granby, Quebec, Canada

The flamingos in any zoo, including Canada's Granby Zoo, are usually given a place of prominence where everybody can see them. Do you see why? [2011]

Havana, Cuba

The Havana Zoological Park is a popular place to spend a weekend afternoon, but many of the habitats simply have not kept pace with the times. The water buffaloes, though, seem to be quite at home in their niche despite the algae bloom in their watering hole. [2014]

Miami, Florida, USA

The Cuban crocodile's range today is restricted to one large swamp and one large island in Cuba. Yes, it's a highly endangered species, but Zoo Miami is helping in its restoration. Perhaps to make up for its smaller size, it has evolved into one of nature's most aggressive crocodiles. [2014]

Key West, Florida, USA

Old Key West's architecture is a feast for the eyes. There are streets upon streets of 19th century houses: white, wooden, well-built, with palms and porches. Even better, they are exquisitely maintained because of the strength of the tourist economy. Many have been turned into guest houses. [2014]

Marathon, Florida, USA

At the end of the Seven Mile Bridge lies Marathon, originally nothing more than a station on Flagler's Overseas Railroad. Now, the rails are a memory, and Marathon has become a place where memories are made in settings like this. [2014]

Key Largo, Florida, USA

Is that the man in the moon? Yes, it's Henry Flagler, builder of railroads and father or Florida. He dreamed of an overseas railroad from Miami to Key West and lived to see it finished in 1912. The attraction of Key West was its proximity to Havana (and also the aborning Panama Canal). [2014]

Key West, Florida, USA

How far is Cuba from the United States? Here's your answer: only 90 miles. Every business in The Conch Republic is hoping for a normalization of relations. A ferry could leave Key West's old harbor every morning and return from Havana every evening. [2014]