Wildlife tourism is taking a trip where the main purpose is to interact or watch wildlife so it may be a safari trip, bird watching or marine life watching (such as whales or dolphins). This type of tourism has been going on for decades and there has always been big debates as to whether it helps or hinders conservation and protection, especially for endangered species.

If we as humans are going to have a positive effect on conservation of wildlife then we not only need to stop poaching and hunting of these animals but also may need to put in money to help create areas that are safe and sustainable to live in. This can only be done through fund raising and trips. When people go on a safari or to visit a family of gorillas for example, they often feel more obliged to donate money or donate some of their time in helping them. Often the trip organisers will state that a large percentage of the profits go back in to the conservation of the wildlife but to really see if this is the case, you need to try and find out more about how the money is being spent.