This week, we will unpack the can of worms that is Lion Tourism in Africa. Is it ethical?

Walking with African lions is a popular tourist activity throughout South Africa and other African countries. While the attractions claim to donate money to lion conservation and the activity seems harmless, investigating further shows the intricacies of lion tourism throughout southern Africa. Walking with lions, lion rescues, and lion cub attractions are connected in ways you could never imagine.

A tourist taking a selfie with a tiger cub

Tourists walking with lions

Emaciated lions on a lion farm

Bones in the still legal lion bone trade

Cuddle me kill me

*photos are not my own

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