Notes From Uganda: Culture, Couchsurfing And Volunteering With Orphaned Chimps
Chimps playing with a shirt Shara bought them Travel isn’t always pretty. Intrepid traveler and wildlife volunteer Shara Johnson tells us about an eye-opening and somewhat difficult experience working...
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Photo courtesy of Baker County Tourism Do you want to know more about responsible wildlife tourism? Epicure & Culture caught up with Adam M. Roberts, CEO of Born Free USA, to learn more about...
View ArticleCan Zoos Be Ethical? Answers For The Responsible Traveler
In his 2012 book An Introduction to Animals in Visual Culture, author Randy Malamud clearly states his beliefs about the ethical concerns zoos raise: The zoo experience is voyeuristic, imperialistic,...
View ArticleDonate Your Fur Garments To Help Orphaned Animals
A mink. Photo courtesy of Erni/Shutterstock This week, Born Free USA, a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, announced the return of its successful 2014 “Fur for the Animals”...
View ArticleCan Tiger Tourism Be Responsible?
A recent New York Times piece declared what many already know to be true: “India’s tigers are in danger.” The article goes on to describe a current issue within tiger conservation regarding...
View ArticleMonitoring Costa Rica Wildlife At Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Nature...
Visiting Costa Rica’s cloud forests is like stepping into a biosphere, where a menagerie of amphibians, birds, insects, reptiles and mammals intertwine with each other. And staying at an eco-friendly...
View ArticleOctober Action Challenge: Educate Yourself On Responsible Animal Encounters &...
Photo courtesy of Matthew Orselli/Shutterstock When I started Epicure & Culture back in 2012 my goal wasn’t just to enlighten and inspire through articles and photography, but to incite positive...
View Article10 Unforgettable Ethical Wildlife Vacations For Animal Lovers
Do you want to connect with the world’s wildlife, but don’t know how to do it ethically? Swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines, riding elephants or posing for pictures with tigers in Thailand...
View ArticleHow To Ethically Volunteer With Injured Animals In India
Injured animals in India like dogs and cows need your help. Luckily, a trip to Udaipur means you can volunteer with these precious creatures. Here's how. The post How To Ethically Volunteer With...
View ArticleHow To See (And Help) New Zealand Wildlife
New Zealand wildlife consists of more than just sheep. The country is home to many endangered species, like penguins. Here's how to see (and help!) them. The post How To See (And Help) New Zealand...
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