Friday, March 19, 2021
One of the sectors hardest hit by the current crisis, tourism faces the challenge of reopening amid the fear of a rebound, but also the exhaustion generated by the confinement.
The planet seemed to rotate forever, driven more by tourism than by the sun’s own gravity — or perhaps it was that tourism was the new sun. Until the pandemic arrived and it stopped rotating: thousands of places, which previously received openly tourists, are now limited or closed; hundreds of businesses that depended on tourism had to find new ways to provide their services.
This pandemic has hit us all in different ways, some worse than others, but it is exactly now that we need to stand tall, reach out and support one another. New times, new goals and a new way of living is what awaits us; it’s time to grow, teach, change, dare and give. For this reason, Adventure Journeys began searching for alliances in our country, alliances that will help expose a different reality, the Ecuadorian one.
The Galápagos Animal Doctors (Pan Animalia Galápagos) is a veterinary program that aims to promote animal health and welfare through the services it provides at its veterinary clinic in Puerto Ayora.
A survey in 2018 found that the suspected population of domestic dogs on Santa Cruz island alone was 3,886, an increase of 55% from 2014. There is currently no data to indicate the number of cats present within the urban areas. The domesticated animal population is continuing to grow across the islands, which can result in predation, competition, encroachment, and disease transmission to the endemic wildlife of the islands. Appropriate veterinary care and education is critical to prevent this.
Set up by Dr. Benjamin Howitt and Dr. Erika Medrano, the objectives of this project include promoting sterilization and vaccination, community engagement, education, and training the next generation of veterinarians.
In Adventure Journeys we are aware of the importance of preserving LIFE, which is the engine of the projects in which we are involved. We want to promote sustainable and, above all, responsible tourism, always bearing in mind that we are fortunate to live in a natural and cultural paradise, which has much to offer to its visitors, providing unforgettable moments and experiences that change lives.
One of these examples is The Best of Galapagos, 7-day Adventure, which offers the best of island hopping. The islands offer endless opportunities to witness a unique abundance of wildlife in a setting unlike any other on the planet. Due to its isolation, the Galapagos formed a natural sanctuary that preserves species, allowing them to evolve over countless millennia. The tour also provides many benefits to local communities and is socially and environmentally responsible.
Contact us and be part of an educational and inspirational journey of a lifetime in one of the most fiercely protected marine wilderness’ in the world!
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