I wanted to experience a stay at Giraffe Manor myself before building my own opinion of whether it should be considered an ethical wildlife encounter. For nearly my entire life,…
I vividly remember reading the children’s book “Daisy Rothschild: The giraffe that lives with me” by Betty Leslie-Melville back in elementary school. It was a book I continuously checked out,…
Bold statement, I know! But after visiting Friday Harbor, a quiet small town on a quiet small island just off the Washington coast, you might be calling it your favorite…
I am a chronic overpacker. I let my preparedness get the best of me and end up with the equivalent of a loaded moving van for a two-night getaway. I…
It seems we’re always looking up to giraffes – literally! But the long and short of our infatuation with giraffes lies in their unique characteristics. You would be hard-pressed to…
Right in the heart of Charleston’s harbor lies a seabird sanctuary like no other. Just a short paddle from the mainland, wildlife enthusiasts can observe thousands of birds nesting and…
Protecting animals while you are on vacation does not need to be challenging. By becoming informed, you can help support a more ethical tourism industry. Making good decisions for animals…
Most people are unaware of the dark truth behind cheeky wildlife selfies. From snapshots next to tigers that amp up your game on Tinder to cuddling sloths for a viral-worthy…
Like tigers, whales, penguins, elephants, gorillas, and sea turtles – koalas are one of the world’s most iconic animals! In the wild, koalas act as ambassadors for other Australian wildlife…