Although the demand for elephant rides has declined in recent years, the practice is alive and well. The problem isn’t travellers; the responsibility is on the businesses profiting from it.
animal welfare
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Intrepid staff and travellers are a very passionate lot; unafraid to speak up about ethical and social justice issues they may be confronted with during their travels.
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It’s a year since I spent a day at Elephant Nature Park, yet the impact of those few hours is etched deep inside me. Here’s why.
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For Intrepid CEO James Thornton, being open about our mistakes can make us not just better travellers, but better people too.
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In 2014, Intrepid ended elephant riding on all trips after a report revealed widespread cruelty in the elephant tourism attraction industry. Since then, a lot has changed, but new research …
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There are currently thousands of lions and other predators being held in captivity across the continent. Meet the team who’s trying to fight back.