Comments on: 8 Ways That Travellers Unintentionally Commit Animal Cruelty

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By: Julie Gale

Julie Gale — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:57:45 +0000

Thank-you for opening my eyes a little wider.
I,with my young family, went to see shamu at Seaworld,and he’s supposed family a long while ago and didn’t consider it cruel in the least.
I understand the breeding program has now been halted.
I stupidly believed the fact that the tank was huge all these magnificent mammals needs were being met. I didn’t consider that captivity is just that,prison. They must have been miserable.
No provision was evident for natural whale behavior. It makes me sad to think I was a willing participant in this.
There were also sealions and if I remember, a walrus, being exhibited.
In October I am visiting Sri Lanka and as a result of your information, will not be putting myself first to get photos,but the animals, who are essentially living in their own living rooms.
How would we like it?
If I am lucky enough to catch a glimpse of an elephant or leopard or any other animal, it will be on their terms,not mine.
Julie.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:37:16 +0000

In reply to Danial. @Danial Thank you and so glad that you are teaching your kids about this. I believe that education and compassion towards animals is the key to stopping animal suffering.

By: Danial

Danial — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 15:26:52 +0000

A great comprehensive piece on what’s right and mainly wrong about “animal tourism.” My wife and me can’t bear seeing animals being mistreated and kept out of their natural habitat and we’re imparting our belief to our kid that animals are not for show.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 10:11:46 +0000

In reply to Emily Harper. Thank you so much @Emily. Your comment made my day.

By: Emily Harper

Emily Harper — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:08:10 +0000

In reply to Laurel. You are absolutely right! I honestly love your blog, it's very insightful!

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:12:18 +0000

In reply to Emily Harper. @Emily - Agree, I think most travellers are good people but just don't know the cruelty involved with some of the animal attractions. Re: what you did. I love that! Incredibly thoughtful.

By: Emily Harper

Emily Harper — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:43:57 +0000

Hi Laurel!

As an animal welfare advocate, this hits close to home. I am really glad that you took the time to spread awareness through your blog as not every traveler knows what they are getting themselves into.

I traveled to Thailand a few years back and I have seen the suffering of elephants with their designated mahouts. I confronted one with a few dollars in my hand not because I would like a quick ride but I wanted to give the elephant a few minutes to rest. He probably thought I was one crazy tourist!

By: KIersen

KIersen — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 14:49:27 +0000

I haven’t had much time to travel but I would love to. Thanks for talking about this. Now, I know what not to do when traveling. I love animals and I don’t want to inflict harm to them!

By: Izy Berry

Izy Berry — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:29:40 +0000

I have 🙁 Back when I wasn’t aware of all of this. So thankful that awareness is spreading about this big issue that needs to be stopped.