Thailand is best known for its tropical beaches, lavish royal palaces, ancient ruins, and beautifully decorated temples. The Land of Smiles also offers amazing wildlife encounters, making them a popular destination for animal tourists.
From dolphins, sharks, and whales, to tigers, turtles, and even elephants, Thailand is filled with magical biodiversity where tourists worldwide can have a safari-style experience.
Ethical animal tourism simply means observing animals in their natural habitat, i.e., from afar. So how will you know whether the sanctuary is ethical?
Look for advertisements suggesting bathing or riding an elephant as entertainment. These companies look for profit rather than taking care of these large mammals.
In ethical sanctuaries, companies put the needs of wild animals first rather than look for profit or…
