Swim with sea lions

At Baird Bay in South Australia, you can swim with sea lions in their wild habitat.

Four-hour boat tours are offered daily, Sept. 1-May 30. It leaves at 9:30 a.m., with a second tour at 2 p.m. if the morning tour is full. Participants need not be strong swimmers. Children 12 and under must be with a parent/guardian while in the water.

Through March 31, 2008, Aus$100 (near US$82) adult, Aus$50 child 6-15, with kids under six free. Prices include wetsuit and snorkel gear and are subject to change. Reservations recommended. Tours may be canceled in poor weather.

Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience (Box 98, Streaky Bay, S.A., Australia, 5680; phone/fax 08 8626 5017, international phone +618 8626 5017).