Campaigns - Animal Friendly Tourism

CAMPAIGNS

ANIMAL FRIENDLY TOURISM

In 2001 Acres launched a campaign entitled “Are You an Animal Friendly Tourist?”

Many Singaporeans travel overseas on holiday, especially to countries in Asia where animals are widely exploited for profit in many different ways by the tourist industry.

The aim of the campaign was to raise awareness on how, as tourists, people’s money may support trades and events that profit from animal suffering, pain and death. It also explained how, when on holiday, people can enjoy the beauty of nature and rich cultural traditions of the countries visited without taking part in activities that harm animals.

Exhibition panels that gave a compassionate person's guide to a cruelty-free holiday were used and displayed a checklist of ways be an animal-friendly tourist. The panels described how the following activities had a negative impact on animal welfare:

Participating in Animal photography sessions

Going to see performing animal shows

Visiting live animal markets

Watching cockfights

Visiting zoos and marine parks

Buying souvenirs made from animals

Eating exotic meat

Participating in animal rides

For more on Animal Friendly Tourism click here.

Help us raise awareness on animal exploitation.

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			CAMPAIGNS ANIMAL FRIENDLY TOURISM In 2001 Acres launched a campaign entitled “Are You an Animal Friendly Tourist?” Many Singaporeans travel overseas on holiday, especially to countries in Asia where animals are widely exploited for profit in many different ways by the tourist industry. The aim of the campaign was to raise awareness on how, as tourists, people’s money may support trades and events that profit from animal suffering, pain and death. It also explained how, when on holiday, people can enjoy the beauty of nature and rich cultural traditions of the countries visited without taking part in activities that harm animals. Exhibition panels that gave a compassionate person's guide to a cruelty-free holiday were used and displayed a checklist of ways be an animal-friendly tourist. The panels described how the following activities had a negative impact on animal welfare: Participating in Animal photography sessions Going to see performing animal shows Visiting live animal markets Watching cockfights Visiting zoos and marine parks Buying souvenirs made from animals Eating exotic meat Participating in animal rides For more on Animal Friendly Tourism click here. Help us raise awareness on animal exploitation. top ......................................................................................................................
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