As more and more tourists desire contact with animals during their travels, animal tourism is a rapidly growing sector of the industry. Unfortunately, increased management and contact with humans can threaten animals’ well-being. But what should you do if you come across an animal tourism activity that endangers animals’ welfare? Raise the red flag!
There’s not much cuter than a lion or tiger cub! Unfortunately, a lot of tourist experiences take advantage of this vulnerable stage of development and offer cub petting or photo experiences. Even worse, unsuspecting tourists are actually often participating in larger breeding and hunting schemes without their knowledge. Read on to learn the truth about cub petting!