We believe in responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.

Ethical Wildlife Tourism

Dale Clifford
Future Custodians
2 min readApr 12, 2024

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We are on a mission to foster ethical wildlife tourism practices, creating a harmonious balance between nature, wildlife, and tourism.

We believe in responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.

Purpose and Goals:

  • To educate tourists and tourism providers about the importance of ethical wildlife tourism.
  • To promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices that benefit wildlife and their habitats.
  • To advocate for the welfare and conservation of wildlife, ensuring they can thrive in their natural habitats.

Why You Should Care:

  • Preserving Biodiversity: Ethical wildlife tourism helps to preserve the planet’s biodiversity, ensuring future generations can enjoy the wonders of our natural world.
  • Economic Benefits: It supports local economies by providing jobs and income to communities, while also contributing to conservation efforts.
  • Education and Awareness: It raises awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation, encouraging more people to support these efforts.

Current Initiatives:

  • Collaboration with local communities to develop sustainable tourism practices that respect and protect wildlife.
  • Implementation of educational programs for tourists, teaching them how to interact with wildlife responsibly.
  • Partnerships with conservation organizations to support wildlife protection and habitat restoration.

Innovative Ideas:

  • Wildlife Tourism App: Develop a mobile app that provides information about ethical wildlife tourism, including guidelines for interacting with wildlife, and a directory of ethical tourism providers.
  • Wildlife Ambassador Program: Establish a program where tourists can become ‘Wildlife Ambassadors’, pledging to follow ethical wildlife tourism practices and spreading the message to others.
  • Eco-Friendly Accommodation: Promote eco-friendly accommodations that minimize their impact on the environment and contribute to local conservation efforts.

Originally published at Future Custodians.

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