Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. A few years ago, while backpacking in Sri Lanka, I almost booked a trip to a popular elephant orphanage. The reviews were glowing, but something didn’t feel right. I decided to dig deeper. What I found shocked me. Chains, hooks, and performative acts all masked as "conservation." It... Continue Reading →
Reforming Animal Cruelty in Tourist Entertainment
It is common for tourists to continue patronizing these exploitative attractions. Most visitors turn a blind eye in the face of entertainment. The idea of encounters with exotic animals overshadows the ethical concerns, resulting in an endless cycle of animal exploitation to attract more tourists.