You might love travelling and animals equally. However, have you ever thought about the impact that travelling has on animals? If you are passionate about raising money for and helping animal charities, here are some of the top ways that you can do this while you travel and see the world.
Volunteer
One of the best ways that you can help animal charities while you travel is to volunteer. There are many volunteering opportunities in other countries that can give you the opportunity to work with wildlife and rescued animals. While you are working with these animals and helping them to live the life that they deserve, as well as helping the charity in question and their conservation efforts to run smoothly, you will also get the chance to explore the local area and to see the best of what the world has to offer in terms of beautiful landscapes and locations.
You will also be able to meet like-minded people through these volunteering opportunities and get a greater insight into what these charities do. You should browse the internet for volunteering opportunities that you believe you would be suited to, and check that the charity in question is reputable before you sign up.
Think Carefully About Zoos
If you are struggling to spot the animal of your choice or they are hard to find in the wild, you may decide to travel to visit a zoo where they have large numbers of your favourite animal. However, many charities believe that zoos are not ethical, and, in support of them, you might decide to boycott these zoos and donate your entry fee to the charity in question instead. However, some zoos are registered charities and focus more on conservation efforts than entertainment. Some charities may even support certain zoos and animal attractions, such as animal sanctuaries. Then, you should instead perform your own research if you find yourself asking, ‘Are zoos ethical?’. There are many animal-related attractions that are not zoos, and you might decide to visit a conservation centre instead of a zoo, for instance.
Attend a Fundraising Event
There is constantly a stream of events hoping to raise money for animal charities. If you are interested in supporting animal charities while you travel, you should consider putting attending a fundraising event on your agenda.
This will allow you to support local efforts to care for wildlife and endangered animals and will give you the opportunity to do your part. You can find out about fundraising events on social media, on charity websites, and on event apps, which charities often advertise their fundraising events on.
You should also consider donating money to local charities while you travel, or travelling with airlines that have large charity drives and initiatives that aim to give money to charities that help animals and the surrounding communities that live alongside these animals, as well as charities that help with disaster relief, as these charities could also help animals that have been affected by natural disasters worldwide.
