It’s the end of animal shows as tourist attractions

Tourists riding on an elephant in Nepal. Holiday tour operators are increasingly avoiding certain activities and demanding minimum standards for the treatment of animals.

Elephant rides, dolphin shows and walking with lions are just some examples of animals as tourist attractions. But holidaymakers are often unaware of the animal welfare problems involved, says animal rights group Deutscher Tierschutzbund.

Tour operators are now increasingly avoiding certain activities and demanding minimum standards for the treatment of animals from their contractual partners, the association says.