Join us for this year’s Wildlife Tourism Conference - Brisbane and Online!
Join Wildlife Tourism Australia, Griffith STEM, and expert speakers to explore how we can make wildlife tourism assist wildlife more effectively and widely.
Now that the pandemic lockdowns are relaxing, tour operations are increasing their activities once again. But wildlife habitats are still being cleared at alarming rates. Feral animals are competing with, preying upon and trampling the habitats of native animals. Climate change is threatening many species, either directly or indirectly. Poaching is still a multi-million dollar illegal industry that is terrible for conservation and animal welfare. It is now more important than ever for wildlife tourism to genuinely do something positive for wildlife.
Wildlife tourism
can assist wildlife.
We know this. We’ve discussed it many times over the years.
Wildlife tourism can also have negative effects. We’ve discussed this many times also.
Frustrated tourists have started traveling again now the pandemic lockdowns are relaxing. Tour operations are increasing their activities once again.
But wildlife habitats are still being cleared at alarming rates. Feral animals are competing with, preying upon and trampling the habitats of native animals. Climate change is threatening many species, either directly or indirectly. Poaching is still a multi-million dollar illegal industry which is terrible for conservation and animal welfare.
It is now more important than ever for wildlife tourism to really, genuinely, do something positive for wildlife.
We are also seeking no-obligation expressions of interest (you will be added to an email list for updates), including a working title if you are considering a presentation). Send this (with subject line “WTA conference 2022″) to chair@wildlifetourismaustralia.org.au
We’re also holding two free public forums (Covid-permitting!) at Southbank Parklands, for both delegates and the general public, one on human-wildlife interactions and one on Indonesia/Australia wildlife travel. Many of our delegates are likely to be staying at one of the many accommodation venues near Southbank. It is just a 20-minute bus-ride to the conference venue, and a walk across the bridge over Brisbane River into the city, as well as offering attractive parklands and various ethnic restaurants.
Head to the conference website for more information and to register!
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