This is a site for travellers, tour operators, ecolodges, wildlife parks, guides, academic researchers, students, conservation managers and others with an interest in wildlife tourism and related topics (nature interpretation, ecological sustainability, animal welfare, wildlife conservation, value of wildlife tourism to local economies, etc.
Coming events
- 28-31 October 2018, Tasmania: wildlife tourism conference : “Values and challenges of wildlife tourism : balancing the needs of wildlife, tourists, operators and residents “
Stay tuned for details! See under ‘Past events‘ for details of previous workshops and conferences
What is Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc.?
Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc. (WTA) is a not for profit incorporated association representing wildlife tour operators, eco-lodges, wildlife parks, academic researchers, students, NGOs and others with an interest in sustainable wildlife tourism. See our guidelines, policies and best practice pages.
Wildlife Tourism Research and Information
- research literature, other publications and book reviews relevant to wildlife tourism;
- discussions on wildlife tourism topics; reports on workshops, etc.
- research interests of academic (including student) members for networking
Travellers seeking wildlife experiences:
- Seek quality tour operators, eco-accommodation, wildlife parks, and other wildlife experiences throughout Australia (and beyond),
- Look for volunteer opportunities (coming soon!)
- Find information on Australia’s wildlife and their habitats.
Tour Operators, Researchers and Students
- Promote your tours, eco-accommodation, wildlife park etc.
- Find past or coming conferences, other news and research relevant to your business
- Discuss best practice and many other aspects of wildlife tourism and many other topics
- Join our Australian Wildlife Tourism Research Network if you are interested in helping to conduct wildlife research
- Find employees or employment
NRM jbs for the environment kindly supplies us with some of the information we present on our ‘jobs’ page, for positions vacant that are relevant to wildlife tourism, and supports Wildlife Tourism Australia by helping to promote our events
