{"id":4555,"date":"2017-10-10T17:16:30","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T16:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4555"},"modified":"2017-10-25T17:37:05","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T16:37:05","slug":"ethical-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-east-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/cambodia\/ethical-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-south-east-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethical wildlife sanctuaries in South East Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nEvery year, travellers flock to South East Asia to experience its unique culture, nature and wildlife. Sadly, many organisations offering visitors the chance to spend time with animals such as elephants, are mistreating them. Elephant rides are among the most popular activities in Thailand and Cambodia, however there is growing concern about the welfare of elephants recruited to work in this way. Some are chained up, beaten and ordered to perform tricks for tourists. Luckily, more and more charities and ethical wildlife sanctuaries are opening to support neglected elephants and to encourage a new wave of ethical tourism in South East Asia.<\/p>\n

Across the region, organisations are working to educate local communities and provide safe and healthy environments for elephants which formerly worked in the logging or tourism industry. Elephant keepers, known as mahouts, work at the sanctuaries, forming a special bond with the animals. Other organisations, such as The Dorsal Effect, are working with local fishermen to discourage them from shark fishing and to help them to earn a living through tourism.<\/p>\n

In this article, we look at ethical wildlife sanctuaries and experiences in South East Asia, whether you want to volunteer during your holiday or simply to spend a day learning more about the local wildlife.<\/p>\n

Ethical wildlife sanctuaries to visit<\/h2>\n
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