Traveloka = profiting from pain
Traveloka offers various wildlife experiences that perpetuate animal exploitation. These include activities like dolphin shows, elephant feeding and bathing, and tiger touching.
The suffering behind the photos
Let’s explore the hidden realities behind each of these experiences.
Dolphin shows
Confining dolphins to tanks denies them the ability to swim vast distances, socialise naturally, and engage in natural behaviours[1].
Elephant experiences
Elephants used for rides and shows are often captured young and subjected to brutal training methods, including bullhooks and confinement. These methods leave elephants with physical and psychological trauma[2].
Tiger touching
Many tiger parks exploit tigers for cub petting and photo opportunities. This disrupts natural breeding patterns and forces tigers into unnatural interactions with humans[3].
The cycle
By promoting these experiences, Traveloka contributes to a system of animal exploitation and undermines responsible tourism.
How is Traveloka connected to the Taiji dolphin hunts?
Independent research by Action for Dolphins and World Animal Protection reveals a disturbing truth: Traveloka sells tickets to 9 wildlife entertainment venues linked to the Taiji dolphin hunts in Japan[4].
The Taiji dolphin hunts are brutal. Each year, hundreds of dolphins and small whales in Taiji are slaughtered for meat or captured alive. The dolphins that are caught are removed from their pods, trained to perform circus tricks, and trapped into a life of captivity.
Traveloka plays a huge role in the ongoing exploitation of dolphins for human amusement by promoting and selling tickets to wildlife entertainment venues.
Travellers are demanding change
Consumers are increasingly concerned about animal welfare within the travel industry. In response, a growing list of travel giants have implemented animal welfare policies in recent years. It’s time for Traveloka to get with the times.
Who has implemented an animal welfare policy?
✅ Airbnb ✅ Expedia ✅ The Travel Corporation ✅ Booking.com ✅ British Airways
Why is an Animal Welfare Policy important?
A robust animal welfare policy outlines a company’s commitment to ethical treatment of animals across its operations and supply chain. As middlemen between tourists and venues, travel companies have the power to end their suffering by refusing to support venues where captive wildlife are forced to perform in demeaning and unnatural ways for entertainment.
A good policy will include the following:
Commitment to eliminating the sale of tickets to exploitative experiences like dolphin shows, elephant rides, and tiger parks.
Offers alternative wildlife experiences that prioritise animal welfare, such as wildlife sanctuaries and eco-tourism options.
Provides clear information about responsible tourism practices on their website.
Your voice matters
By signing this petition, you'll join a growing movement urging Traveloka to:
Ban the sale of tickets to venues connected to cruel dolphin hunting
Establish clear standards for animal welfare in all travel experiences offered
Prioritise partnerships with responsible tourism providers committed to ethical animal treatment
Together, we can create a future where travel fosters respect and compassion for all living beings. Sign the petition and show Traveloka that travellers demand cruelty-free experiences.