TRAVEL KIND

Are you an animal-friendly traveller?

Travel Kind is a movement to ensure you can enjoy all the world has to offer, without contributing to animal cruelty.

Seeing animals when you're on holiday can be a real highlight for many. However, there is a sinister truth to many of the tourist attractions that feature live animals. It’s not only wildlife.

Domesticated animals are enduring cruel treatment just to cart us around, and strays or community animals are not only vulnerable to abuse or teasing, but also pose a genuine health and safety risk to travellers.

We've put together some information to help you make the most of your trip without causing animals to suffer for your entertainment or convenience. Together, we can all do our part to protect animals by making a conscious decision to Travel Kind.

Enjoy wild animals in their NATURAL habitat

Enjoy wild animals in their NATURAL habitat

While travelling, make sure to enjoy wild animals in their natural habitat, rather than in captivity where possible, and only support genuine sanctuaries or conservation centers. If you are worried about an animal or institution - report it!

MAKE sure domestic animals are well cared for

MAKE sure domestic animals are well cared for

Make sure that any domestic animals, like mules or horses, that are ridden on, are in good physical condition, well cared for, and provided with water and shade.

THINK about what you are eating or buying

Finally, do THINK about what you are eating or buying

Avoid buying souvenirs or products made from animals - often endangered species - and don't support cruel food practices like the dog and cat meat trade.

AVOID - Riding, hugging, touching and selfies

AVOID - riding, hugging, touching and selfies

Remember if you can hug, ride, touch or take a photo with a wild animal, it has likely suffered from form of cruelty to make that possible.

AVOID feeding or supporting use of wild animals

AVOID feeding or supporting use of wild animals

Avoid feeding wild animals pr supporting the use of animals to solicit money from tourists e.g. animal shows and performances, selfie opportunities, or animals killed for consumption or souvenirs.