ANIMAL SENTIENCE & WELFARE

Captive Animal Welfare: Zoos and circus animals in Asia

The welfare of animals used in entertainment and tourism in Asia, including zoos, safari parks, tourism camps, and circuses, is an escalating and urgent concern. Each year, millions of tourists visit these venues during their vacations, often unaware of the cruel realities that underlie these attractions. Many animals held in captivity for entertainment are deprived of their natural habitats, separated from their families, and stripped of their freedom.

These individuals may face serious mistreatment and in some cases, mutilation for the sake of entertainment and financial gain. To avoid unethical tourism, we should all make conscious choices for all sentient beings when planning our trips.

On this website, you will find answers to common questions such as whether zoos are ethical, the mistreatment circus animals face and what are the ethical tourism alternatives to get to know these animals safely and kindly.