Travel Show: Adventures await

Beverly Critcher of Wildlife Experiences shows a fennec fox to the crowds.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Kiana Lucero laughs as a squirrel monkey eats a bit of food while perched on her shoulder.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Rock climbing proved to be an attraction for the more adventurous attendees.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

The zipline is a favorite with kids, although a number of adults enjoyed themselves too — as zipliners quickly moved from one end of the show hall to the other.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

People of all ages were rolling around in these oversized blow-up balls.   (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Photo-taking is popular at the travel show. Here, two women pose for the camera using the available underwater props.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)