The market for wildlife tourism is supposed to reach 135 Billion USD this year. A recent report by one of the leading market researchers, Future Market Insights, indicated this. The report further says the market for wildlife tourism is likely to reach 219.9 Billion USD by 2032.
Tigers are one of the significant parts of wildlife sanctuaries. Tourists can still see tigers in India’s Kanha National Park and Ranthambore sanctuary. Most tourists visit these places simply because of the chance to get a glimpse of the animal, which boosts wildlife tourism worldwide.
The impacts of wildlife tourism
Wildlife tourism has a more significant impact. People contribute to the improvement of the conditions of the animals when they visit wildlife sanctuaries. The money earned from the tickets they buy to visit the sanctuary is used for wildlife conservation. Moreover, wildlife tourism contributes to the lives of the local people. The more the tourists come, the more the local people get employment. Even small businesses get to flourish. Regular tourist visit also prevents illegal poaching.
The negative impact
Nevertheless, this does not have only positive impacts. Tourists sometimes disturb the animals, affecting their moods and everyday living, including breeding.
Awareness is important
Some people are aware that their visit may help the conservation of animals and the tourism of the area. They keep visiting those places. Even some are willing to pay extra money. Not every tourist is necessarily attracted to the tigers. Some just visit sanctuaries and national parks to love birds and trees. Wildlife photographers re-visit parks and sanctuaries. Schools and colleges arrange educational tours to the sanctuaries. These tours also help animal conservation and local tourism.
How the tourism industry is benefited
Most popular wildlife sanctuaries worldwide, like Corbett National Park in India, Lone Pine in Australia, and Noah’s Ark in the USA, have hotels and resorts nearby. Tourists stay there while traveling to the places, impacting wildlife tourism.
