88: The Ethics of Elephant Tourism w/ The Elephant Soul

Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast

In this episode we sit with Diana who is the founder of The Elephant Soul to discuss elephant tourism and why it is not recommended. We also talk about various ways we can help these endangered species and what it would take to spread the awareness.

Connect with Diana and Elephant Soul

https://www.instagram.com/the.elephant.soul/

https://www.theelephantsoul.com/home

Resources

1. Save the Asian Elephant - Advocacy group for Asian elephants based in the UK: https://stae.org/gallery/
2. Elephant Aid International - Organization promoting elephant welfare practices and compassionate care in Asia https://elephantaidinternational.org/helping-elephants-in-asia/
3. Wildlife SOS - One of India's top elephant welfare organization: https://wildlifesos.org/our-work/elephants/ People can volunteer for a week at their Elephant Conservation and Care Center
4. Gentle Giants Elephants - Award-winning organization promoting ethical treatment and rescue of former working elephants in Thailand: https://gentlegiantselephants.org/
5. Elephant Friendly Tourist Guide by World Animal Protection: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/our-campaigns/wildlife/commercial-exploitation/travel-tourism/elephant-friendly-tourist-guide/
6. Responsible Elephant Tourism in Asia blog post by The Elephant Soul https://www.theelephantsoul.com/hce/responsible-elephant-tourism-asia

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