lens - What should I look for in lenses for long range and close up animal and natural shots?

I am looking at trying to buy a long range lens for shooting animals and nature. I'm kinda new to photography and am not sure which brand or size I should be looking for. What features are important and what will I get from different price points? I also would like to get a macro lens for really close shots — is that possible with the same lens? I have a nikon d3000.