Wildlife Tourism Guide

20/04/2019

Should they place limits on the number of tourists that are allowed in parks in order to protect the wildlife that calls that area home?

http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/environment/study-links-wildlife-tourism-to-decline-in-elephant-numbers/article/546597

Wildlife tourism has supporters (revenue introduced into low-income areas) and detractors (such as negative environmental impact). A new study raises a concern with the impact of certain types of tourism and the impact upon elephant populations.

19/04/2019

So wildlife tourism can be good for animals and humans if tourists lower their voices – even whispering can disturb animals and may allow tourists little more than a fleeting glance of wildlife.

http://theconversation.com/heres-why-you-need-to-keep-your-voice-down-when-on-a-wildlife-tour-114337

Wild animals don't mind humans in their habitats, so long as they make as little noise as possible.

17/04/2019

"We need to support conservation tourism that can help serve wildlife, creating money, jobs and making the benefits of tourism more beneficial than poaching. Done correctly, it can conserve the species."

https://www.thespec.com/living-story/9280404-tourism-offers-ray-of-hope-in-plight-of-white-rhinos/

05/03/2019

Linking the thriving of communities on matters such as the life expectancy of our rhino and other endangered species! Wildlife tourism playing a huge role into the success of these programs!

https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/2019-02-04-turning-indigent-communities-into-custodians-of-the-wild/

Tourism Conservation Fund has an ambitious goal: to link the survival of animals in our game parks to the livelihoods of humans on their borders

04/03/2019

Happy ! Time to take action to keep our amazing animals in this world!

http://news.janegoodall.org/2017/03/03/world-wildlife-day-a-world-without-wildlife-is-not-a-world-at-all/?fbclid=IwAR3xRclEdwHVwjR3xDAwZKQIiuc4kFlEhRGEEWI7ij8pkkx1NXuzHycAG24

For World Wildlife Day, we look to Dr. Jane Goodall and young people around the world to think about and act in defense of global plants and animals.

28/02/2019

Happy International Polar Bear Day!
While seeing this majestic animals out in the wild is an amazing treat, also remember to take actions daily to help prevent climate change and reduce impact on the Arctic for Polar Bears and other animals.

https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/xpose/article/lifestyle/286474/Its-International-Polar-Bear-Day--5-places-to-see-them-in-their-natural-habitat

For the determined traveller these white-coated wonders are easier to access than ever before.

12/02/2019

Lets hope that nobody violates the restrictions set in place to help protect tourists and whales!

https://newsin.asia/sri-lanka-slams-heavy-fines-on-errant-whale-watching-boat-operators/

Colombo, Jan. 25 (newsin.asia) - The Sri Lankan government will impose heavy fines and a two year jail sentence on

11/02/2019

This protected area has included local communities to plant trees, efforts to find alternative fuel sources, and education programs to teach the importance of forests for climate, tourism revenue, and wildlife.

https://psmag.com/environment/tanzania-creates-new-protected-lands-for-rare-species

It's taken a long time, conservationists say, partly because of complicated land ownership issues.

09/02/2019

Ever dreamed of trekking to see majestic Gorillas? Here is a great example of a possible trip that includes respecting wildlife, sustainable tourism and supporting local communities.

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/gorillas-in-the-mist-thrill-of-trekking-these-incredible-animals-1.3766800

Planet’s entire population of mountain gorillas resides between just four different locations in Africa

08/02/2019

Tourism can help bring money to support communities and wildlife conservation, and now researchers are also trying to help protect locals by reducing human-wildlife conflict by tracking lions!

https://www.eturbonews.com/242345/uganda-wildlife-authority-protecting-lions-communities-and-tourism

Experiential tourism was introduced in Uganda to allow visitors to actively participate in monitoring animals that live in the park using tracking devices.

06/02/2019

Doing it right! Promoting local jobs, wildlife research, tourist education and sustainability, seems like a great spot your next travel destination!

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/jan/27/cambodia-cardamon-mountains-eco-tourism-camp-protect-wildlife

A new eco-tourism camp keeps a remote forest safe from poaching, and offers a laid-back stay with creature comforts

04/02/2019

An unfortunate side effect of people getting a chance to see these amazing animals in the wild - the exotic pet trade. Not only do these animals make terrible pets, but they also deserve a life in the wild!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/01/cute-wild-animals-make-terrible-pets/

Exotic pets might seem appealing, but the reality is often smelly, difficult, and sometimes dangerous.

22/01/2019

Amazing proof that working with the local economy can create conservation success stories!

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=12190063

Akagera, Rwanda's oldest national park, attracted more than 37,000 visitors last year.

19/01/2019

If visiting the wombats of Maria Island is on your list of travel plans this year, take the pledge. Vow to keep your distance from these cuties so that we make sure these critters stay wild!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-10/tourist-pledge-to-keep-distance-from-wombats-on-maria-island/10701674

Tourists are so in love with the wombats on Maria Island that they're in need of some education about how to interact with the wild creatures.

18/01/2019

Amazing news!! Maybe its time to plan a trip to Costa Rica, I hear they have some amazing wildlife there...

Costa Rica has passed legislation to become the first plastic-free and carbon-free country in the world, in just over 2 years

17/01/2019

“Predators use light to hunt, and prey species use darkness as cover. Near cities, cloudy skies are now hundreds, or even thousands of times brighter than they were 200 years ago. We are only beginning to learn what a drastic effect this has had on nocturnal ecology,”

https://www.businessinsider.co.za/lights-from-rest-camps-and-nearby-towns-are-threatening-wildlife-in-the-kruger-national-park-2019-1

Light pollution is threatening one of the largest conservancy areas on the continent and major tourism drawcard for South Africa.

14/01/2019

"Conservationists around the world are concerned photographers who geotag put fragile ecosystems and wild animals at risk. As a defense, they are now asking tourists to skip those geotags."

https://www.today.com/news/instagram-effect-tourism-brings-more-business-more-concerns-t146643

NBC news correspondent Kerry Sanders travels to Iceland to investigate the effects.

03/01/2019

If you are thinking of heading to one of the National Park in the US, remember to show respect to the wild spaces and the animals that live there. Even better, join in on helping to clean up!!

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/01/01/free-all-national-parks-overrun-garbage-other-bad-behavior/2456757002/

Human f***s, overflowing garbage, and other damaging behavior in fragile areas were beginning to overwhelm some of the West’s iconic national parks.

28/12/2018

Are travel plans on your resolution list for 2019? Here are a few suggestions for some locations that are sure to satisfy your ethical traveller habits!

https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/xpose/article/lifestyle/283767/4-ecotourism-hotspots-for-green-travellers-to-visit-in-2019

Save the world - and your conscience - by planning a holiday to one of these eco-friendly locations.

21/12/2018

A step in the right direction for the wildlife in Peru!

The next step is to find ways of supporting the local communities so that they don't feel the need to take more wild animals in order to support their families. The animals deserve this!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/12/22-wild-animals-rescued-from-tourism-trade-on-amazon-river/?fbclid=IwAR25MV7CfT-W1KQlkck59hrtPmSw-DCD-dJCn0aoGJLS2wiNGZBS4F5T-k8

Authorities have rescued 22 wild animals illegally being used as tourist photo props in a Peruvian town on the Amazon river.

05/12/2018

Note numbers 9, 10 & 11 - great spot for sustainable wildlife tourism!! Plus the chance to see some spectacular landscapes and meet some amazing people.

https://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/guyana-south-america-secret/

Did you know that Guyana is South America's best secret and offbeat adventure destination? Here are 14 reasons why Guyana is unique and you should visit!

27/11/2018

"This is a systematic problem that needs to be addressed to ensure wild animals are not used for cruel tourist entertainment. Travel associations must step up, take action and commit to protecting wildlife."

https://www.traveldailymedia.com/world-animal-protection-research/

World Animal Protection revealed shocking research findings at the World Travel Market in London.

11/10/2018

While there are obviously benefits to wildlife tourism, the crowds are evidently having a huge impact on the environment. What do you think about limiting visitors to our beautiful parks?

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/04/canada-national-parks-overcrowding-conservationists-call-for-limits

Conservationists say the soaring popularity of Canada’s national parks is becoming an overwhelming burden

29/09/2018

Our next blog is here to wrap up our Thailand series based on Lindseys adventures. This one exclusively talks about elephant tourism in Thailand - the ugly side, and how to avoid it.

https://www.wildlifetourismguide.com/new-blog/2018/9/28/the-ugly-side-of-wildlife-tourism-in-thailand-and-how-to-avoid-it

Before embarking on my aventure across Thailand, I was well aware of the issues facing the wildlife tourism industry in that part of the world, or so I thought. I knew that there were still many places offering elephant shows and rides, along with horror stories I had heard about other attractions l

28/09/2018

An elephant-tourism alternative has made headlines near Hua Hin. A Prachuap Khiri Khan hamlet where visitors can leisurely observe about 200 wild elephants has been selected as one of 50 Otop “Local Way of Life” tourism villages. Kui Buri district chief Chatree Chanweerachai says that Ban Ruam T...

25/09/2018

Have a trip planned over winter? Here are some great guidelines for making sure your adventures only support ethical wildlife venues!

http://seethewild.org/wildlife-guidelines/

24/09/2018

Traveller activism is becoming a big part in the anti-poaching industry! Keep having your voices heard!

http://www.thecitizen.co.tz/News/African-tourism-alarmed-by-rhino--elephant-losses/1840340-4773466-sinlawz/index.html

African tourism alarmed by rhino, elephant losses

20/09/2018

Encouragement that wildlife tourism doesn't have to take you across the world or cost tons of money. Wonderful nature experiences can be found everywhere, some of them just may require a bit more patience ;)

Do you have local favourites, we would love to hear about them!

https://www.thetravel.com/usa-best-world-travel-wildlife-ranking-safari/

In a new wildlife travel index, the USA beats South Africa and Kenya to get the top spot, with Canada at the tenth spot.

13/09/2018

The unfortunate reality of tiger tourism in many parts of Asia. Even more of a reason why tourists need to make sure they are not supporting these types of industries.

https://ladyfreethinker.org/tiger-farms-still-huge-problem-throughout-asia/

Today, fewer than 4,000 tigers remain in the wild, but as many as 8,000 are still being held captive across China, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Some of these tiger facilities across Asia are licensed by national governments and are open to the public. Many are promoted and marketed as zoos, conserva...

09/09/2018

As fall season approaches, polar bear season is on its way in many areas! Have you seen polar bears in the wild, or is this your year to finally cross it off your bucketlist?!

https://business.financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/tiny-alaska-village-experiences-boom-in-polar-bear-tourism

JUNEAU, Alaska — A tiny Alaska Native village has experienced a boom in tourism in recent years as polar bears spend more time on land than on diminishing Arctic sea ice.More than 2,000 peopl…