{"id":84817,"date":"2025-06-26T05:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T19:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=84817"},"modified":"2025-07-17T11:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T01:23:52","slug":"responsible-animal-encounters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/responsible-animal-encounters\/","title":{"rendered":"9 responsible animal encounters you can have with Intrepid \u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>This one\u2019s for the animal lovers. Here\u2019s a round-up of epic wildlife encounters you can feel good about.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responsible animal encounters keep it kind and conscious. That means <a href=\"\/adventures\/why-not-ride-elephants\/\">ditching the elephant rides<\/a> and passing up on sketchy tiger selfies in favour of animal experiences that actually help \u2013 not harm \u2013 the animals you\u2019re there to see.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Intrepid trips take you on a journey to spot wildlife (from a responsible distance) doing what they do best \u2013 living free in the wild. Others support animal welfare centres and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intrepid Foundation<\/a> partners that give rescued wildlife a new lease on life. Either way, you can bet all animal encounters you have with Intrepid are carefully measured against a range of <a href=\"\/purpose\/animal-welfare\">welfare standards<\/a> to ensure the animals&#8217; mental, physical and emotional wellbeing always come first.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few responsible animal encounters you can feel good about on your next adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Walk side-by-side with rescued elephants in Laos<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wander through the jungles of <a href=\"\/laos\">Laos<\/a> with rescued elephants leading the way on this <a href=\"\/laos\/thailand-laos-adventure-159856\">Thailand &amp; Laos Adventure<\/a>. Connect with these gentle giants in the most natural way possible and find out how Intrepid Foundation partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/t\/mandalao-elephant-conservation\">MandaLao<\/a> promotes ethical elephant care and creates community jobs. They turned the traditional approach to elephant tourism upside down by becoming the area&#8217;s first ethical non-riding elephant sanctuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11.jpeg\" alt=\"Travellers meet a rescued horse at Animal Care Egypt, an NGO in Luxor.\" class=\"wp-image-84818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-425x284.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-585x391.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-11-263x175.jpeg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meet working horses and donkeys that are getting some well-deserved TLC at Animal Care in Egypt&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Support a hospital for working animals in Upper Egypt<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a break from exploring <a href=\"\/egypt\">Egypt<\/a>&#8216;s ancient temples and tombs to meet some of Luxor\u2019s hardest-working animals at Intrepid Foundation partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/t\/ace\">Animal Care in Egypt.<\/a> This local NGO provides free veterinary care for wounded working animals in the region. Travellers on a selection of Intrepid trips, including <a href=\"\/egypt\/explore-egypt-159933\">Explore Egypt<\/a>, get a tour of the veterinary centre and an introduction to the friendly horses, donkeys and other animals in recovery. You\u2019ll get to know the animal\u2019s stories and find out why they\u2019re in care, how long they\u2019ve been there and what\u2019s next for their recovery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Go on a gorilla trek through the Ugandan jungle<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay a special visit to the veterinarians at the HQ of Intrepid Foundation partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/t\/gorilla-doctors\">Gorilla Doctors<\/a> on Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"\/kenya\/gorillas-east-africa-safari-160028\">Gorillas &amp; East Africa Safari<\/a> and <a href=\"\/rwanda\/remarkable-rwanda-gorillas-uganda-159980\">Remarkable Rwanda &amp; Gorillas of Uganda<\/a> trips.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/adventures\/the-gorilla-doctors\/\">Meet the guardians of East-Central Africa&#8217;s great apes<\/a> and hear how this team of veterinarians monitor gorilla families and individually treat ill or injured animals with life-saving care. A few days later, team up with a local guide and trackers to climb through rugged terrain and see the elusive gorillas for yourself. Visits are strictly controlled to minimise disturbance to the animals but the mesmerising hour you get to watch as they eat, sleep, groom and play in their natural habitat will stick with you forever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-South-Africa-Kruger-NP-safari-zebras-2460.jpg\" alt=\"Two women snap photos of zebras from their safari vehicle in Southern Africa.\" class=\"wp-image-84821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-South-Africa-Kruger-NP-safari-zebras-2460.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-South-Africa-Kruger-NP-safari-zebras-2460-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-South-Africa-Kruger-NP-safari-zebras-2460-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-South-Africa-Kruger-NP-safari-zebras-2460-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-South-Africa-Kruger-NP-safari-zebras-2460-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-South-Africa-Kruger-NP-safari-zebras-2460-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With Intrepid, a safari comes with a closer look at how local wildlife is being protected<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Spot zebras and rhinos on a Southern Africa<\/strong> <strong>safari<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to animal encounters, it doesn\u2019t get much better than a <a href=\"\/south-africa\/southern-africa-safari-144798\">Southern Africa Safari<\/a>. This nine-day trip hits all the right spots, taking you to Hwange National Park to check out its elephant population, Matobo National Park to track rhinos and Greater Kruger National Park in search of lions, leopards and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before all the game drives, national park hopping and wildlife spotting, you\u2019ll pay a special visit to Intrepid Foundation partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/t\/victoria-falls-wildlife-trust\">Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust<\/a>. Here, you\u2019ll learn how human-animal conflict plays out in the communities that border national parks and how the team rescues and rehabilitates wildlife caught too close to towns and local farms. You might even get a chance to see the rescued creatures currently in their care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Get to know the gentle giants of the Galapagos<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"\/ecuador\/galapagos-family-holiday-160631\">Galapagos Family Holiday<\/a> gives the whole gang a unique chance to experience the region\u2019s rare and wonderful wildlife. Snorkel beside sea lions, spot blue-footed boobies and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station \u2013 a hub for conservation. Meet some of the giant tortoises and turtles that are at the research station as part of a breeding program. Then, head outdoors to watch giant tortoises roaming around in the wild.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Track wolves with a naturalist guide in Yellowstone National Park<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more than hot springs and gurgling geysers on a trip to <a href=\"\/united-states\/yellowstone-national-park-tours\">Yellowstone National Park<\/a> with Intrepid. Most trips, including the <a href=\"\/united-states\/yellowstone-and-grand-tetons-adventure-160251\">Yellowstone and Grand Tetons Adventure<\/a>, will team you up with an expert naturalist guide on a wolf-tracking expedition in the wee hours of the morning. Together, you\u2019ll explore a lesser-known part of the park \u2013 an ideal place to look for wolves and plenty of other wildlife like bison, elk and bears.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Intrepid-Foundation-Vietnam-Save-Vietnams-Wildlife-mom-and-baby-pangolin-2023.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and baby pangolin walk along the forest floor.\" class=\"wp-image-84820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Intrepid-Foundation-Vietnam-Save-Vietnams-Wildlife-mom-and-baby-pangolin-2023.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Intrepid-Foundation-Vietnam-Save-Vietnams-Wildlife-mom-and-baby-pangolin-2023-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Intrepid-Foundation-Vietnam-Save-Vietnams-Wildlife-mom-and-baby-pangolin-2023-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Intrepid-Foundation-Vietnam-Save-Vietnams-Wildlife-mom-and-baby-pangolin-2023-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Intrepid-Foundation-Vietnam-Save-Vietnams-Wildlife-mom-and-baby-pangolin-2023-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Intrepid-Foundation-Vietnam-Save-Vietnams-Wildlife-mom-and-baby-pangolin-2023-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">See rescued pangolins, the most trafficked animal worldwide, at an animal rescue centre in Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Meet the wild residents of an animal rescue centre in Vietnam<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find yourself on Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"\/vietnam\/classic-vietnam-160317\">Classic Vietnam<\/a> trip (a certified fan-favourite), and you\u2019ll meet rare animals in a Cuc Phuong National Park rescue centre. Intrepid Foundation partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/t\/save-vietnams-wildlife\">Save Vietnam\u2019s Wildlife<\/a> is taking a stand against the country&#8217;s rife wildlife trafficking industry by rescuing animals from captivity and releasing them back to the wild after proper rehabilitation and quarantine.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll <a href=\"\/adventures\/save-vietnams-wildlife\/\">join a wildlife veterinarian for a tour<\/a> of the centre, where you\u2019ll meet long-term residents \u2013 including pangolins, otters and civets \u2013 hear their rescue stories and discover why these critters now call the sanctuary home full-time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Get closer to an Aussie icon on this 18 to 35s adventure<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably one of the country\u2019s cutest and fuzziest faces, Australia\u2019s iconic koala is listed as endangered across many states. With populations in decline due to global warming and habitat loss, the Koala Conservation Hospital in Port Macquarie rescues injured koalas and rehabilitates them before releasing them back into the wild. On Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/australia\/real-australia-159730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Real Australia<\/a> trip for 18 to 35s, you&#8217;ll visit the hospital and meet the animals in care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Learn about endangered wildlife in Costa Rica with the kids<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most biodiverse places on the planet, <a href=\"\/costa-rica\">Costa Rica<\/a> seriously delivers when it comes to wildlife encounters. Hit the road on a two-week <a href=\"\/costa-rica\/best-costa-rica-family-holiday-160439\">Best of Costa Rica Family Holiday<\/a> that explores the wildest spots.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Tortuguero National Park you&#8217;ll hear more about how the park, established in 1907, is now home to 13 of Costa Rica\u2019s 16 endangered mammals and a nesting ground for green turtles. Later, head into the rainforest of Sarapiqui on an evening excursion to learn about the region\u2019s nocturnal creatures \u2013 including sloths, howler monkeys, snakes and frogs. And that\u2019s just the start of it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about Intrepid&#8217;s stance on <a href=\"\/purpose\/animal-welfare\">animal welfare<\/a> and find the right <a href=\"\/wildlife\">wildlife trip<\/a> for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walk with elephants in Laos, spot gorillas in Uganda and track wolves in Yellowstone with these wildly responsible animal encounters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16284,"featured_media":84819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3109],"tags":[2761,306,292],"class_list":["post-84817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-good-trips","tag-promoted","tag-the-intrepid-foundation","tag-wildlife","ipf_theme-wildlife"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>9 epic animal experiences to have with Intrepid | The Good Times by Intrepid<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Love animals, hate animal cruelty? 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