Be inspired to volunteer
Over the years, I have traveled to different parts of the world and have seen plenty of animal tourism adventures advertised. I have learnt the hard way what NOT to do as a tourist. The wildlife tourism industry is extremely big business. These animals make their owners a lot of money. This is largely due to our alarming lack of…
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By now you have probably heard something about the devastating impact the palm oil industry is causing. Linked to deforestation, climate change, human rights abuses and animal cruelty. Orangutans have been so affected by this industry, they are now critically endangered. These days, it’s hard to find cosmetics, or packaged food products without palm oil, or palm kernel oil as…
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Are you considering volunteering your time with animals? Before you go, make sure you do your research to find an ethical wildlife charity. I cannot stress this enough. You want to ensure your time and hard-earned money is going into the right hands. The animals and local communities must receive the benefit. You want to support a charity that has…
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Guest Post By Phillip Krynski from Tallala Retreat. The pale-blue iron gates fling open and my gaze pans across a sea of puppy dog eyes. The chorus of barking is instantaneous and bellowing. Hundreds of dogs come bounding over to see who the new visitors are. Luxembourgish dog trainer Aimee Frieden and I stand our ground whilst wondering how so…
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