Wildlife Welfare and Ethical Treatment Policy
Stars Sky Travel is committed to the ethical treatment and welfare of wildlife, and we strictly prohibit the inclusion of excursions and attractions involving captive wildlife unless they comply with local, national, and international laws and regulations. This policy outlines our commitment to the humane treatment of living specimens of protected wildlife species and the necessary measures to ensure their well-being.
Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards:
- All excursions and attractions involving wildlife must comply with local, national, and international laws and regulations related to the protection and conservation of
- Living specimens of protected wildlife species should only be included in our offerings if they are held by authorized entities that are suitably equipped to house and care for them. Such entities must adhere to high standards of animal
- Excursions and attractions in which captive wildlife is held are not offered, except for activities that are properly regulated and are in compliance with local, national, and international Excursions that include interactions with wildlife, comply with relevant codes of conduct. Any disturbance of natural ecosystems is minimized.”
When in doubt, and if a partner provides a captive wildlife experience, we ask questions about where the animals came from, how close guests are able to be to animals, if the venue offers animal shows/performances, what contribution the partner makes to conservation, how they educate guests about animals and conversation, etc.
Verification and Authorization Process:
- Before including any attraction involving wildlife in our offerings, Stars Sky Travel will conduct thorough verification to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Entities holding living specimens of protected wildlife species must provide evidence of proper authorization, and their facilities will be inspected to ensure they meet or exceed established standards for animal
Immediate Action in Case of Violation:
- In the event of any violation of our wildlife welfare and ethical treatment policy, Stars Sky Travel will take immediate and decisive
- Thorough Investigations:
- Conduct thorough investigations to ascertain the nature and extent of the
- Collaborate with relevant authorities, conservation organizations, and experts in wildlife welfare during the
3. Ceasing Collaboration:
- Cease collaboration with any entities found in violation of our policy.
- Communicate the decision to terminate collaboration in writing, clearly outlining the reasons for the
4. Reporting to Authorities:
- Report the violation to relevant local, national, and international
- Cooperate fully with investigations and provide any necessary
5. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement:
- Implement continuous monitoring mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance with our wildlife welfare and ethical treatment
6. Regular Audits:
- Conduct regular audits of our offerings involving wildlife
- Engage external experts to assess and provide recommendations for
7. Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with conservation organizations, experts, and relevant authorities to stay informed about best practices and emerging standards in wildlife welfare.
8. Raise Awareness:
- Educate travelers about the significance of responsible tourism in protecting
- Promote awareness of ethical alternatives to attractions involving
This Wildlife Welfare and Ethical Treatment Policy underscore Stars Sky Travel’s unwavering commitment to responsible and ethical tourism practices. By prioritizing the humane treatment of wildlife and enforcing strict policies, we aim to contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and the well-being of living specimens of protected wildlife species.