Tour Operator Finds Solution To Elephant Tourism

AS ELEPHANT TOURISM HITS THE HEADLINES, AND COMPANIES LIKE INTREPID MAKE DEFIANT STANDS AGAINST THE PRACTICE, OYSTER WORLDWIDE IS SPEAKING OUT ABOUT MISTREATMENT OF ELEPHANTS WITHIN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN ETHICAL ELEPHANT PROJECTS.

World Animal Protection (WAP) researchers last week announced findings that more than three quarters of the 3000 elephants they assessed were living in ‘severely cruel conditions.’

The researchers claim that an increased market for elephant tourism, including activities such as elephant rides, is fuelling elephant cruelty.

Oyster Worldwide agree with the WAP findings that elephants are being mistreated across the globe for entertainment, and want to raise awareness of ways in which travellers can interact with elephants in safe and ethical settings.

“Oyster Worldwide is pleased that WAP has managed to bring cruelty to animals to the mainstream news. It is incredibly important that travellers and tourists are aware of some of the cruelty that goes on behind the scenes,” Destination Manager Anne Smellie said.

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