Airbnb adds getaways in tune with the animal kingdom


  • TECH
  • Friday, 04 Oct 2019

A big wave approaching a surf dog and paddle boater on their board in Huntington Beach, California. Airbnb's 'Animal Experiences' includes paddle-boarding with corgis, kayaking with conservationists, buzzing about with urban beekeepers, watching arctic foxes and rescuing puppies lost in the 30-kilometre (19-mile) Chernobyl exclusion zone. — Photos: AFP AFP)

NEW YORK: Airbnb on Oct 3 began offering "Animal Experiences" – promising harmony with nature, from lazing with alpacas to helping dogs struggling to survive in the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

The startup expanded beyond home-sharing services about three years ago into offering ways for travelers to dive into local happenings.

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