Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust‘s bushfire recovery has seen a lot of progress recently, with the organisation’s restoration and wildlife rehabilitation efforts bringing life back to a once-decimated animal sanctuary. Four years on from the disaster, birds can be heard chirping and koalas bellowing, while marsupials and raptors are again calling the sanctuary home. Black Summer … Read more
With five sanctuaries across Thailand, Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is an eco-tourism project dedicated to offering tourists an animal friendly travel experience. The sanctuary is popular with tourists looking to interact with elephants responsibly in their natural environment. Read more about ethical, animal friendly travel here The sanctuary The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary aims to lead by … Read more
Updated 8 October 2024 In the lead up to World Elephant Day 2024, the eyes of the world are on the flooding crisis in Thailand. The Elephant Nature Park in the popular tourist town of Chiang Mai has suffered extensively in the deluge. Read our news article about the crisis, and ways to help the … Read more
Elephant rides and sanctuaries in countries like Thailand have sparked criticism in recent years due to the abuse suffered by the animals. With travelers being urged to plan only ethical, animal-friendly holidays due to widespread cruelty concerns at many popular tourist attractions, we are sharing firsthand stories by people who have experienced a truly ethical … Read more
They have you with one look. Those eyes. Tasmanian Devils were introduced to the world by a tornado spinning cartoon character from Warner Bros. Once you meet them in real life, you realise Mel Blanc and friends may have a few questions to answer. Trowunna Animal Sanctuary is in Mole Creek Tasmania, approximately just under … Read more
Until I discovered the Galapagos Islands, it was difficult to find a holiday destination that didn’t raise any ethical red flags. I consider myself a conscious traveler; passionate about animal welfare and making holiday choices that don’t leave a damaging mark on animals or the environment. This is generally an even bigger concern when travelling … Read more