Is It Responsible to Visit Zoos?

from Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast

Is it responsible to visit zoos? Some argue that animals in zoos suffer physically and mentally by being enclosed. But zoos can also be really important for conservation, and make learning about wildlife more widely accessible. To learn more about the industry of zoos, aquariums, and roadside animal attractions, we're chatting with Stacia Lock. She explains the ethics behind zoos, and what it’ll take to make animal and wildlife tourism more responsible. Guest: Stacia LockResources:https://stumblesafari.com/wildlife-vs-animal-tourism-whats-the-difference/https://stumblesafari.com/aza-and-roadside-zoos-whats-the-difference/ https://www.aza.org/find-a-zoo-or-aquarium https://stumblesafari.com/ethical-animals-and-coasters-why-i-love-busch-gardens/ Want to join Curious Tourism on a group tour to Guatemala? Learn more and sign up for our group trip: Origin Travels x Curious Tourism Guatemala TripIf you're a fan of the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Curious Tourism: Responsible Travel Podcast!Read Erin's award-winning blog, Pina Travels.Follow us on social media @curioustourismpod.Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter, Pod the North.CREDITSWritten and Hosted by: Erin HynesProducer: Kattie LaurMusic from Motion ArrayLogo by Nicole HallMentioned in this episode:Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the worldThis podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyascape.com. If you are interested in advertising or sponsored content on any of our shows you can find out more at the link below.Voyascape Podcast NetworkCheck out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast