We’ll now list some of the things you can do to either enjoy animals in an ethical way or contribute to the conservation and protection of animals.
1. Enjoy animals in their natural habitat. Go on a safari or a boat trip and watch the animals from a distance. National parks are also a great place to go animal spotting. But keep in mind: never disturb, touch or feed them.
2. Do your research. When you’re considering enganging in an activity including animals, go online. Read reviews from fellow travellers, look at photos from the facility to see the living conditions, find out about the facility itself and see what kind of animal activities they’re offering. Use the guidelines from this article and your common sense to judge whether the facility is ethical.
3. See whether you can contribute to (local) nature and animal conservancy projects, either by donating money or volunteering. In this way, you help change animals’ lives in a positive way. For example, we donated money to a care clinic for street dogs in Sri Lanka, where they feed malnourished dogs and give medical assistance to injured dogs.