Coronavirus restrictions have devastated the tourism industry over the last two years with many businesses and livelihoods lost, and this has had a cataclysmic effect on conservation efforts around the world. As tourism begins to slowly get back to normal, a focus on responsible wildlife tourism is needed to save and protect so many species and habitats at risk of destruction and extinction.
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Why Fota Wildlife Park Is One Of Ireland’s Best Must See Attractions.
Fota Wildlife Park is one of Ireland’s top attractions and one of its biggest hidden gems at the same time, and is an absolute must see attraction for any animal lover on a trip to Ireland.
Tagged with: animal tourism, Cork, Fota Wildlife Park, Ireland, things to do in Cork, wildlife conservation, wildlife park, wildlife tourism, zoo
Posted in Destinations
Posted in Destinations
Why Tourism Is Essential For Improving Animal Care In Wildlife Travel.
Wildlife tourism can do a lot of good, but it can do a lot of harm too. The good news is that tourism can ensure the good and stop the harm, and travelers can play an integral role in helping all…
Tagged with: animal care gap year, Animal conservation, animal exploitation, animal Rights, animal sanctuaries, animal tourism, animals in captivity, does wildlife tourism harm animals, how to interact with wildlife on your gap year, responsible wildlife tourism, wildlife conservation, wildlife exploitation, wildlife exploitation in tourism, wildlife rehabilitation centres, wildlife tourism, wildlife tourism in Thailand, zoo
Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
Tripadvisor Is Finally Stopping Ticket Sales To Irresponsible Wildlife Attractions. But Is It Enough?
Tripadvisor has finally announced that it is to end its practice of selling tickets to cruel and unethical wildlife attractions, but is it too little too late? And is it enough?
Tagged with: animal exploitation, animal tourism, is Tripadvisor trustworthy, responsible tourism, Tripadvisor, Tripadvisor animal atrractions, Tripadvisor ending wildlife tourism bookings, Tripadvisor supporting unethical wildlife attractions, wildlife conservation, wildlife exploitation, wildlife exploitation in tourism, wildlife tourism
Posted in Responsible Travel, Travel Talk
Posted in Responsible Travel, Travel Talk
Wildlife Tourism On Your Gap Year, The RIGHT Way.
Everyone loves seeing wildlife on their travels, and wildlife tourism can have a hugely positive impact on conservation efforts and wildlife care, but if travellers aren’t careful they may be causing the animals they love a lot of harm, whether they meant to or not. Find out how to see wildlife on your gap year, the RIGHT way.
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Posted in Responsible Travel
Posted in Responsible Travel
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