OUR NEW PET CHAMELEON! Exploring the Jungle on the Island of Madagascar & meeting a Family of Lemurs

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
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    I can not believe we are actually in Madagascar. We've been looking forward to this country for a very long time and it did not disappoint.
    As soon as we arrived in Antananarivo, or as locals call it "Tana" we were in awe of what a unique and special place this is. We took a 5 hour, super bumpy car ride to Andasibe to get into the jungle. We stayed at Mantadia Lodge. mantadialodge.... In Madagascar you do mostly walking safaris (very different from mainland Africa!) and we were on the lookout for lemurs (114 different species!), chameleons, and other unique animals endemic to Madagascar.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 171

  • @TheBucketListFamily
    @TheBucketListFamily  Рік тому +40

    DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD DO THIS..But our favorite comments are when you guys time stamp your favorite moments. Super fun for us! THANK YOU for watching. See you next week? Which country or city next?

    • @jasonkoncurat4599
      @jasonkoncurat4599 Рік тому +3

      If you are still in Madagascar, there might be seaturtles near Toliara. Baobab alley is also a sight to see near Morondava. Tsingy Forest, Lake Tritriva, and the Rova (or Ambohimangarova) are places to check out too!

    • @ldld64
      @ldld64 Рік тому +5

      No Book or Author is definitely not better than the Bible! That shouldn't even or ever be said , even when joking.

    • @mollyyyyy76
      @mollyyyyy76 Рік тому +3

      @TheBucketListFamily 18:45 when Cali is just staring off into the distance and then the face he makes had me dying laughing he is the cutest! and man those lemurs are very loud haha! definitely putting Madagascar on my bucket list!

    • @fraulloarfraulloar524
      @fraulloarfraulloar524 Рік тому +1

      Garret please!! What is the name of the melody that start to sound arround 5:20?

    • @TheBucketListFamily
      @TheBucketListFamily  Рік тому +1

      @@fraulloarfraulloar524 I GOT YOU by Jack Johnson

  • @heathercampbell4600
    @heathercampbell4600 Рік тому +59

    Garrett..you have officially elevated your travel vlogs to art form. Your videos are not only a love song to your experiences and adventures and this great big amazing world that many of us don't get to experience , but they are a love song to your family, a tribute to their growth as travellers and citizens of the world. Keep exposing them to new experiences, new countries, new people and new cultures. Keep pushing them beyond their comfort levels to do more, experience more, be more You're raising three amazing human beings and I'm here for it! ❤❤❤❤❤ P.S. it's hard for me to identify any one part of the video because I love it all, but perhaps when the chameleon was interacting with all of you. Beautiful!

  • @ashleyt9798
    @ashleyt9798 Рік тому +38

    I’m not even sure if Dorothy realizes it, but I think it’s hilarious that Cali and Manilla restate the same things Dorothy says, just in a tiny bit different way! As a fellow big sister, I know it’s not always easy but Dorothy sure does a great job at leading her little brothers! 💕

  • @TheChristycamel
    @TheChristycamel Рік тому +7

    @12:15 Dorothy’s expression on her face is hilarious like “chameleon, you’re fascinating, but please don’t crawl on my face.” And the way she keeps her lips sealed! Reminds me of the 1990s Parent Trap movie with the lizard 🦎 on Meredith’s head! 🤭

  • @telinavandenbrink5554
    @telinavandenbrink5554 Рік тому +36

    Dorothy’s reaction when Garrett tells her she can have the big bed is everything😂❤

  • @leamichelle3792
    @leamichelle3792 Рік тому +5

    Dorothy looks so much like Jessica's mini-me. And the boys look like their dad. All of you are so loving and beautiful. What a sweet an perfect family. May you be always happy and healthy. Sending love from Germany.

  • @Adri-oj3yt
    @Adri-oj3yt Рік тому +50

    Dorothy is looking more and more like Jessica every day.

  • @jennyoung586
    @jennyoung586 Рік тому +5

    This video was magical guys! What an incredible experience. Thanks for taking us along!

  • @maisieliberty1319
    @maisieliberty1319 4 місяці тому

    Love seeing more of calli's mind as he grows up and the kids thoughts. So amazing to see them growing up with these experiences. ❤

  • @alatsey94
    @alatsey94 Рік тому +4

    25:04 hahah I’m glad the tree monster didn’t pull out Cali’s tongue!! 👅🐀😂 I thoroughly enjoyed the kids’ stories this week!! I think you’ve challenged me to go to Madagascar someday! 😅

  • @imbethondion4572
    @imbethondion4572 Рік тому +8

    Cali talking to the lemur! 😍 Literally every video he does something which leaves me with my mouth open. He is an amazing human.

  • @kelleykaravan
    @kelleykaravan Рік тому +7

    14:32 - Fav part: Everyone’s step by step narration of the chameleon’s journey on Garrett. 🖤🦎

  • @reneebarrow4697
    @reneebarrow4697 Рік тому +7

    Ya'll are a great family. Your kids are the kindest, smartest, funniest, bravest, and most beautiful kids. I always learn so much from them. Thanks for sharing these videos for people like me that will never be able to travel to these places and see all of these things and do the things ya'll do. Be safe, have fun, learn lots of things, and God Bless you all. ❤

  • @andriamihajanene979
    @andriamihajanene979 Рік тому +1

    I remember you once asked where we'd like you to visit... I wrote down my island... Madagascar... but I would never have believed that one day you would really come here for real... I would have loved to meet you but it's also an honor to know that you loved my country and somehow understood it... the country that upsets you and changes the way you face life.

  • @ДанаилПашов
    @ДанаилПашов Рік тому +1

    The chameleon is so cool

  • @eml818-l3b
    @eml818-l3b Рік тому +1

    Your kiddos are just precious!

  • @maryschaefer5023
    @maryschaefer5023 Рік тому +1

    I know you can’t possibly go through all the comments you must receive, BUT, I am an 80 year old mother, grandmother who has watched ALL of your videos and must tell you, I will be so sad (but I understand) when I no longer have new adventures/videos to watch of you and your family (so I’ll start from the beginning again). One of my “life” wishes is to be ”here” to see where my grandchildren’s life focus is going. And, you and your family…oh how I would love to see where your children are focused in 10 years from now. You are definitely such a unique family, with incredible experiences, all of which are a part of forming us as members of this planet. To see where your children are 10 years from now……

  • @elliottschuurman8729
    @elliottschuurman8729 Рік тому +8

    Sunday always gets bettr when the bucket list family uploads a video🎉🎉🎉👍👍❤

  • @cindymeredith2493
    @cindymeredith2493 Рік тому

    What an AMAZING FATHER YOU ARE! Just came across your site and it reminded me sooo much of all my father taught my sisters and me! What a Blessing and Gift to last a lifetime! Yay for you!

  • @cathyholt5215
    @cathyholt5215 Рік тому +4

    Awesome! ❤❤ Dorothy: "It was just a giant puff ball of cute!"

  • @e.vandesande4487
    @e.vandesande4487 Рік тому +13

    Madagascar changed my life, widening my horizons and confronting every life choice I have ever made😢❤

    • @TheBucketListFamily
      @TheBucketListFamily  Рік тому +2

      absolutely life changing!

    • @e.vandesande4487
      @e.vandesande4487 Рік тому +1

      Nice, how you are trying to formulate the recommendations in the end….we talked and talked about it as well, after we left. I wouldn’t recommend it to go there as a visitor! I would however recommend it to go there to help the Malagasi, to get to know them and to be a change instead of a viewer. 🙏

  • @caleightosner
    @caleightosner Рік тому +1

    I was feeling down so I revisited your videos and oh my gosh I’m blown away! Just when I think your videos couldn’t get any better! I can’t tell you how much I love your family’s energy. Also congratulations Jessica on the book, I can’t wait to read it! You guys are amazing, thanks for sharing these moments❤️

  • @wellslj
    @wellslj Рік тому

    I love how affectionate your kids with each other.

  • @marseelifeeverydayallday7934
    @marseelifeeverydayallday7934 Рік тому +3

    Your kids are absolutely amazing! So smart and brave! Y’all are the definition of great parents! God bless you all always ❤💙💚

  • @SukmaAD
    @SukmaAD Рік тому +4

    I don't think it will be possible to enjoy nature trips like you, but I thank you because your videos make me feel the beauty of nature through your trips ❤.

  • @brookebarton4192
    @brookebarton4192 Рік тому +1

    Just spent 6 months living in Madagascar and it was incredible. The people, the culture and the wildlife is all so unique. It most certainly changed my life and I will have many life long friends from my time there and will certainly go back.

  • @ДанаилПашов
    @ДанаилПашов Рік тому +1

    Madagascar is a rich country+poor and the bucket list family very good video

  • @ВасиловскаяТатьянаАлександровн

    Как здорово, что Вы есть !!!! 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍❤️

  • @CalebBerkoski
    @CalebBerkoski Рік тому +3

    Thank you for putting so much work into these videos.

  • @danielbritton8588
    @danielbritton8588 Рік тому +1

    Seeing character develop in all 3 kids. I have been to Mombasa, Kenya so I've been in your neck of the woods. Got heat exhaustion also. I'd be searching out the local music heavily. Dorothy getting the biggest bed is so cool.

  • @vanessawhite2947
    @vanessawhite2947 Рік тому +1

    25:57 Favourite part 😂, Manilla you’re one of a kind and so lovable ❣️

  • @traclyn79
    @traclyn79 Рік тому +3

    I am running out of works to express my amazing aw of you all. Garrett once again your videos make me feel like I am right there with you on your adventures. Mind blowing. ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @caleightosner
      @caleightosner Рік тому

      Right! I don’t even have words. I just love what they are putting out there. I feel like the world needs more bucket list family

  • @TheCraftyShark
    @TheCraftyShark Рік тому

    I wish I could live i life like these kids. They are happy and trouble free. Key word-free, these kids are free and I have soo much positive envy of them 😊

  • @mollyyyyy76
    @mollyyyyy76 Рік тому +1

    is it bad that everyday at 11:11 I wish to be the bucket list family when I grow up bahah love you guys

  • @mollyyyyy76
    @mollyyyyy76 Рік тому +1

    literally love this family with all my heart

  • @Mmeouije
    @Mmeouije Рік тому +3

    From Brazil, super family! Thanks

  • @michelpengu7829
    @michelpengu7829 Рік тому +4

    Good morning from africa peace sings✌️

  • @MrzRoblox
    @MrzRoblox Рік тому +2

    Looks like a fun adventure!
    Such stunning view!
    The chameleon so gentle and friendly with them!

  • @lisalamorey3453
    @lisalamorey3453 Рік тому +1

    FANTASTIC film work! Beautiful family!

  • @erintaylor1696
    @erintaylor1696 Рік тому +2

    Love watching your videos every Sunday night from England, its like a lovely reset for the week ahead!!! Your videography Garrett is beautiful and its an incredible tribute to your family and the nature around you. Do you use a different camera from close up and the kids like at 17:24, as it is so delicate and breathtaking. Love you guys ❤💙💚

  • @melodyhatten2378
    @melodyhatten2378 Рік тому

    What an amazing video. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful memories with us.❤

  • @charlotte-tt9ui
    @charlotte-tt9ui Рік тому +3

    I love your videos I’m sad that your stopping at 300😢but you never disappoint us

  • @kathtrevains860
    @kathtrevains860 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic experiences for you all, great content, great filming, great editing, a pleasure to watch. Just hope when you finish filming your travels you do the odd one so we can see your children growing up. (Please)

  • @amonicasanchez1199
    @amonicasanchez1199 Рік тому

    I love everything about this in this video is so well put together … please don’t leave us😢

  • @CraftyClaire212
    @CraftyClaire212 Рік тому +1

    i love the cute chameleon and when it climes on your heads. such a cute moment

  • @chrisfulton4990
    @chrisfulton4990 Рік тому +1

    So looking forward for Jessica’s book coming out! I know it will be amazing! 💗

  • @norwaytibbie
    @norwaytibbie Рік тому +1

    Wow, what an amazing experience for you guys. This looks so much fun. Thanks for sharing and bringing us along on your fantastic journey. 🇳🇴❤️💙💚

  • @AMS116Productions
    @AMS116Productions Рік тому +3

    I have legit loved lemurs since I watched zaboomafoo at four years old. They’ve been my favorite animal ever since. They’re out here living the dream with them, I have to go here 😅

  • @MillieEl11
    @MillieEl11 Рік тому +2

    Manilla is so funny boy😂 Dorothy is so beautiful girl😍 Cali is so funny and nice 😊 omg I
    Love You guys❤❤❤ you are so cool and awesome 🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥
    And also I think Dorothy looks like Jessica, and Manilla and Cali look like Garrett 😊

  • @KimberlyMayo-u8h
    @KimberlyMayo-u8h Рік тому +1

    Wow what an experience. I can’t imagine! Thanks for bringing us with you

  • @Jaaaaaaaadeen
    @Jaaaaaaaadeen Рік тому +1

    I've been watching your videos for quite a long time and it's funny to see how quickly you grow up❤😊

  • @JGH2015Sara
    @JGH2015Sara Рік тому +1

    Happy birthday to Dorothy and Gee!🎉💚💙🌺🌼🌟🎂🎈🎈
    November 6th
    I was born on November 6th
    And my father was born November 6th!!
    In the foreign country all most I’m alone in my birthday!
    Always I bought a cake for myself but for 3 years I stopped buying a cake
    I love this family and they give me hope and joy!

  • @vickigulley9479
    @vickigulley9479 Рік тому +2

    Sooooo, I pre-ordered 3 copies of Jess' book (gifts). I keep checking to see when it is supposed to come because I forget. Wish it was coming out before Christmas.

  • @casslarkin4567
    @casslarkin4567 Рік тому

    One of the best. Thank you Bucket List Family!

  • @donnawest2570
    @donnawest2570 Рік тому

    We traveled to Madagascar end September early Oct n we were also fortunate to be guided by Ephram and John! Incredible guides

  • @kassiopiajudkins2722
    @kassiopiajudkins2722 Рік тому +1

    20:16 Cali was letting his intrusive thoughts take over in this bit.😳😄

  • @christelmahieu5114
    @christelmahieu5114 Рік тому +2

    The chamelion tail in your eyes Garrett and Dorothy 😍

  • @Alessia_013
    @Alessia_013 Рік тому +4

    ❤❤❤

  • @janmarch5039
    @janmarch5039 8 місяців тому

    Just bought your book and it is “THE BEST BOOK EVER”≥….!

  • @theadventuresofkennydebbie
    @theadventuresofkennydebbie Рік тому

    What a great video. Thank you for sharing! 🙏

  • @jeff7304
    @jeff7304 Рік тому

    Thank you for another great adventure. As always I look forward to your next

  • @esterm.641
    @esterm.641 Рік тому +1

    4 things: 1. I totally agree with what you said in the beginning of the video about books…… 2. Dorothy is becoming sooo beautiful, and all your kids are so funny and intelligent,such a pleasure when they explain the things they’ve seen and done during the travel. 3 I loved those quick details scenes you filmed in the jungle, such a big quality and so amazing, well you are improving your filmmaking year by year. 4. I love you so much ❤

  • @papaya1015
    @papaya1015 Рік тому

    I love the emotions you guys make me feel thankful to you guys forever and ever❤

  • @kimdavenport8549
    @kimdavenport8549 Рік тому

    Wow, what an exciting trip!! I learn as much as the kidos! Not sure I could of went out there at night! I always learn and enjoy with the FAM!! Thanks for sharing! xoxo

  • @kszumielewicz
    @kszumielewicz Рік тому

    This video gave me a lot of positive emotions! ❤️ I've been with you from the beginning! 💚💙

  • @dgmills5351
    @dgmills5351 Рік тому

    Dorothy, Manila, & Cali You three kids are so fortunate to have Garrett and Jesse for Wonderful Parents! ❣️. For all of you to get such Real World excursion Lessons is so cool! God Bless all of YOU! 🙏🏻🤗👍👏😎😇❣️😘

  • @pirinitetefunnell9717
    @pirinitetefunnell9717 Рік тому

    Already week 260 🥹!!
    Another amazing short film !
    The shots are always the moment of the presence, your films are always filled with so much appreciation, excitement, and beauty storytelling 💛
    The music throughout your short films are so connecting and being so much life well still hearing the nature and your guys voices !!
    Dorthy, Cali and Manila are so smart, they remember life experiences that should be provided for all children, they have learnt and are still learning the beauty of life , the dangers , the safeness, beautiful and life knowing facts of our world.
    They express so much knowledge just by viewing/ telling the story of there day/week and that’s incredible!!💛💛
    Another amazing short film, can’t wait for more ( again the edging and music is unreal 😻)

  • @leochen1693
    @leochen1693 Рік тому +1

    Omg so pretty

  • @DSA21
    @DSA21 Рік тому

    hi from Malta! been watching you for a few years now but had no idea you visited Malta! love your videos, they always make me feel a sense of peace and happiness. I got every country that you visited on my bucket list 😊

  • @mariagreanias7753
    @mariagreanias7753 Рік тому

    Cali and Manila look so identical in the opening clips. ❤

  • @cupiedoll8468
    @cupiedoll8468 Рік тому

    the fluff balls sleepin' in the tree were cute

  • @elizabethsmith9213
    @elizabethsmith9213 Рік тому +1

    Enjoying seeing your family's adventures 😊xx

  • @dominiquebourgeois8907
    @dominiquebourgeois8907 Рік тому

    We went to Madagascar in 2018 for 3 weeks! What an amazing place. Holds such a special place in my heart

  • @sandramorey2529
    @sandramorey2529 Рік тому

    The chameleons that are escaped into the forests of Hawaii are creating havoc with the native birds that are left. I guess they are native to Madagascar. What a very fun video. I loved the
    tiny frogs, the lemurs and the sleeping 4 little fluff balls (birds). Thanks much. Oakland CA

  • @kristinhoward3665
    @kristinhoward3665 Рік тому +2

    I've heard some people find it extraordinarily difficult to be faced with the amount of poverty there, especially the starving and begging children. I wonder how you and the kids found and handled that?

  • @Vlog.Leblond
    @Vlog.Leblond Рік тому

    You are incredible! I know that you experience ups and downs, but the fact remains that you are a model for the whole world!
    And Cali is too strong to talk to lemurs! 😂👌 Very nice video!

  • @TravelbyDartTV
    @TravelbyDartTV Рік тому

    Madagascar's jungle is like Mother Nature's wild wardrobe malfunction - a riot of colors, a cacophony of creatures, and a botanical ensemble that screams, 'I woke up like this!' Visited the place few years ago for our TV show episode and the jungle beauty is definitely one of a kind. It's one of the many countries I would find ways to visit all over again.

  • @delyla2166
    @delyla2166 Рік тому

    my favourite youtube family since day 1♥️

  • @vanessawhite2947
    @vanessawhite2947 Рік тому

    Oh @Jessica,can’t wait for your book I’ve preordered 😊

  • @StephanieBenjamin-c7v
    @StephanieBenjamin-c7v Рік тому

    This is so cool, I was just here Sept 2022, we also did Consulte of Monaco, La Varangue in Tana then onto Mantadia Lodge in Andasibe, waking up to the call of Indri-Indri was so special ❤❤❤

  • @Adri-oj3yt
    @Adri-oj3yt Рік тому +4

    I love chameleons. There's quite a few in my garden, and I feel blessed that they're there.

  • @BBGG-5
    @BBGG-5 Рік тому

    💞🙏💕🙌💓
    I can’t wait to get my book
    Love my Amazon updates
    It’s a count down

  • @gosejar7695
    @gosejar7695 Рік тому

    Im interested just watching this😮😮😮😮

  • @Paultracht15
    @Paultracht15 Рік тому +3

    First of all a amazing video 💚. Second thing is that I just want to ask you how do you parenting that perfect. I’m really scared for my future. If I have kids I don’t want to make something wrong or anything bad.

  • @nourasul7062
    @nourasul7062 Рік тому

    I hope you could come to Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 I think you’ll have fun there, there is a lot to see in the wild life and it’s very kids friendly 👍🏻

  • @scottbalsmeier
    @scottbalsmeier Рік тому +2

    Excellent video, as always! Thanks for sharing your family and adventures with our family! Also, if I'm ever on a scavenger hunt, I want John on my team 😂

  • @angeloalanis3789
    @angeloalanis3789 Рік тому

    DERAINA JESOSY i am American but lived in Madagascar for and extended amount of time and i miss it so much

  • @lifecore1
    @lifecore1 Рік тому

    1:36 I always pat the airplane too and I’m 14 😂

  • @sherinbreuy
    @sherinbreuy Рік тому

    🦎🦎🦎🦎🦎another successful adventure

  • @mialisoa11
    @mialisoa11 Рік тому

    I miss home. Hi from phoenix but born and raise in Madagascar.

  • @kenzie-gw616
    @kenzie-gw616 11 місяців тому

    Hi i love your content!

  • @avrumatchison5664
    @avrumatchison5664 Рік тому

    excellent content. your gonna get alot of views.

  • @karlapadva9689
    @karlapadva9689 Рік тому +1

    My daughter has read holes 5x. She is the same age as Dorothy - maybe it’s time is listen to her!

  • @carolkearley4970
    @carolkearley4970 Рік тому

    I would love to go to Madagascar. I love watching your adventures ❤

  • @Marymaryk
    @Marymaryk Рік тому

    Круто! 👍🏼

  • @emilie_natalia
    @emilie_natalia Рік тому

    Nothings better than the bible but I’m sure it’s the best book ❤

  • @jaimiesotsky8768
    @jaimiesotsky8768 Рік тому

    How come you dont crlebrate the kids birthdays on camera anymore? It was so sweet seeing them celebrate together.

  • @laurar9653
    @laurar9653 Рік тому

    Tongasoa ! ( Welcome) ❤💙💚

  • @lindawilliams7000
    @lindawilliams7000 Рік тому +1

    my grandson has a leopard gecko and now he wants a chameleon, they are pretty awesom

  • @MrsLeray
    @MrsLeray Рік тому

    Watching from ❤Philippines❤