Posts tagged Wildlife tourism
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - The Future
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - The Future

The Cost of Wildlife Series has featured some of the more popular and problematic wildlife entertainment ventures in and around Asia. We hope that this series will have revealed the truth behind some of these venues, and the cruelty some animals are forced to endure in the name of entertainment. We consider what should be done to prevent the further abuse of animals and challenge all tourists to become part of the solution to end exploitative animal establishments. We hope that with knowledge and awareness comes a responsibility to ensure that only ethical wildlife attractions are endorsed and supported in the future.

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BlogKim McCoyCost of Wildlife Tourism, Wildlife tourism, Ethical tourismComment
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Dolphins
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Dolphins

In Part 5 of our series into The Cost of Wildlife Tourism, we scrutinise the growing trend of dolphin tourism and dolphinariums in Asia, and learn about how these intelligent mammals are captured, trained, and exploited. We learn that in captivity, dolphins develop a range of mental and physical illnesses which unfortunately lead to a much shorter life-span than those living in the wild. Finally, we consider whether one of Hong Kong’s most prized tourist attraction, Ocean Park, may be partly responsible for fuelling the lucrative trade of supply and sale of cetaceans.

Courtesy of Jaime Lam

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BlogKim McCoyCost of Wildlife Tourism, Dolphin, Tourism, Wildlife tourismComment
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Asian Palm Civets
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Asian Palm Civets

In Part 3 of our series into The Cost of Wildlife Tourism, we explore how the tourist demand for the world’s most expensive coffee, kopi luwak has led to an increase in the capture and abuse of the Asian Palm Civet. We also reveal the impoverished life these animals have to endure so that civet coffee plantations are able to attract big spending consumers.

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BlogKim McCoyWildlife tourism, Cost of Wildlife Tourism, Kopi Luwak, Coffee, Palm CivetComment
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Primates
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Primates

In Part 2 of our series into The Cost of Wildlife Tourism, we investigate how different species of primates have been forced into the gruelling coconut farming industry and others subjected to a lifetime of slavery for entertainment purposes. We also learn the sad story of Bua Noi, known as the last gorilla in Thailand, who has spent the past 28 years in a small private zoo in Bangkok.

Courtesy of Amelia Wang

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Kim McCoyCost of Wildlife Tourism, Wildlife tourism, Primate, Monkey, Orangutan, MacaqueComment
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Tigers
[Series] The Cost of Wildlife Tourism - Tigers

In Part 1 of our series into The Cost of Wildlife Tourism, we look into the sad truth behind Tiger entertainment venues, which have been cast into the viral spotlight by the recent release of "Tiger King" on Netflix. We discover the pain and suffering endured by these animals for the sake of a tourist souvenir, and learn more about the steps social media platforms are taking to helping reduce their exploitation.

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BlogKim McCoyWildlife tourism, Tiger, Cost of Wildlife Tourism