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Want to go on an animal-centered getaway? Listed are amazing attractions and destinations to note or bookmark. Also included are ways to be a responsible tourist and avoid partaking in activities that exploit the well-being of animals. Adventure away!

African Penguins? Yes, Please!

African penguins are found in South Africa, where they live in colonies of anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand. These small, flightless birds average two feet in height and average a weight of eight pounds. In the wild, they live anywhere from ten to fifteen years, and remain in the same colony … Continue reading "African Penguins? Yes, Please!"

Alligators in Tourism

Checklist for Traveling With Your Pet

Traveling with your pet can be a big task. However, under the right conditions, it can be a better option for you and your pet than leaving them at home or at a pet daycare. Below is  a checklist designed to keep you and your pet comfortable, healthy, and happy. Assess your pet’s health and … Continue reading "Checklist for Traveling With Your Pet"

Fanimal Rescue Month

How Instagram’s animal welfare policy is changing your feed and the lives of animals

Instagram is full of colleagues, friends, and former classmates posting photos of themselves on vacation drinking fancy cocktails, swimming in blue water, watching over-saturated sunsets, and maybe, even exploiting animals. Animal tourism has become a significant part of the travel industry, attracting a growing number of people every year.  If you ask a tourist, they … Continue reading "How Instagram’s animal welfare policy is changing

How Texas Politics Relate to Animals

How You Can Celebrate World Elephant Day

Why are elephants so amazing?    African elephants are the largest mammals on the planet and are often referred to as ‘gentle giants’ They express many emotions such as humor, grief, and compassion Elephants are natural born environmentalists and help with the dispersion of seeds in their environment They are resourceful geniuses. Did you know … Continue reading "How You Can Celebrate World Elephant Day"

Interesting Facts about the Desert and its Animals

When we think of dirt, we probably think of soil for growing crops, dusty fields, or hiking along trails through the forest or in the mountains. But the sand of the world’s deserts falls into our general idea of “dirt” as well. Animals interact with this form of dirt very differently than their counterparts living … Continue reading "Interesting Facts about the Desert and its

Kookoo for Quokkas! The Happiest Animal in the World

If you are on any social media platform, you may have seen a small animal posing with a huge smile on its face. These animals are called Quokkas and they have taken over social media with their friendly appearance and behavior. And, bonus points, they have been named the happiest animal in the world. This … Continue reading "Kookoo for Quokkas! The Happiest Animal in

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Reindeer in Tourism

Sanctuaries as Homes

What is a sanctuary and why are they important? A sanctuary is a place of refuge for animals that have been abandoned or mistreated and exist to provide animals with a home where they can spend the rest of their lives and provide them with humane and responsible care. Animals in sanctuaries cannot be returned … Continue reading "Sanctuaries as Homes"

Selfies with Animals

Animal exploitation has become a growing concern among animal advocates with the increased use of social media to share life experiences. Through this lens, issues have come to light regarding how we photograph and interact with animals. Consider that 40% of selfies taken with animals on Instagram have been labeled as “bad” in regards to … Continue reading "Selfies with Animals"

Tis the season for Animal Festivals

Vegetarian & Vegan Destinations

Tourism niches exist for many things: ecotourism (flora & fauna), architourism (architectural) , food tourism, and music tourism all represent ways in which people are motivated to travel. As a sub sector of food tourism, vegetarian and vegan food destinations are becoming another reason to travel. Vegan food is customary to certain cultures and traditions, … Continue reading "Vegetarian & Vegan Destinations"