The Best Animal Sanctuaries to visit on your Honeymoon
No matter where you’re going in the world, you will always be surrounded by captivating nature and wildlife that is bound to leave you with a new perception on the world. Seeing animals roam around in a natural setting can be enlightening and beguiling, which is why so many travellers venture out to see Mother Nature in its most beautiful forms. A honeymoon is an amazing opportunity to go and see these animals as it will allow you both to find your oneness with nature and will help tune yourselves into your surroundings, which is why we have compiled a list of some of our favourite sanctuaries in the world!
Boon Lott’s Sanctuary, Thailand
Based in Sukhothai, Northern Thailand, Boon Lott (Thai for ‘survivor’) was named after a baby elephant that animal lover Katherine Connor gave up her travels to help nurture this baby elephant and stop it being sold to an animal tourist show. This story inspired Katherine to start up an elephant sanctuary that would rescue and rehabilitate elephants, and most importantly, stop them from being sold to animal shows. Boon Lott’s Sanctuary is a secluded and peaceful place for you and partner to interact with these magnificent animals.
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia
The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane is one of the only places in the world you and partner will be able to cuddle a Koala for free. You can also observe some of Australia’s most regarded animals, such as kangaroos (which you can feed), native bird, the platypus. You can even handle snakes. Why not become a keeper for the day? This is an opportunity for everyone to experience what it is like to be a wild-life keeper and the day-to-day duties that are involved!
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Chengdu Moonbear Rescue Centre, China
After years of campaigning, in 2000 the Chengdu Moonbear Rescue Centre was established by Jill Robinson, who came to an agreement with the Chinese authorities that they would release 500 bears from bile farms, where their bile would be used for traditional Chinese remedies. Bears are taken here to receive veterinary care, then they are released into the sanctuary where they can live happily and safely. Open days are put on twice a month, and visitors can get up-close to the bears thanks to the zone-layout of the sanctuary. Explore China honeymoons.
Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary, Borneo
Thinking of a Malaysia honeymoon? Be sure to take a trip to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. People travel from all over the globe to volunteer at this safe abode for these huge orange apes. Here they help nurture injured, orphaned and sick orangutans before they can be released back into the wild. Visiting this sanctuary is bound to leave you with a whole new regard and appreciation for these clever and funny animals, and a raised awareness on just how important it is that we continue to try and protect endangered animals such as the orangutan.
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The Agra Bear Rescue Facility, India
The Wildlife SOS network aims to rescue hurt or distressed Indian wild-life such as elephants, leopards, reptiles and other native animals. Their charity focusses on and is most famous for rescuing ‘dancing bears’, which were treated brutally and forced to dance on the streets of India. Many of these bears have now been rescued, and can enjoy life with their own kind in this sanctuary filled with frames and other enrichment facilities. Appointments can be booked to visit The Agra Bear Rescue Facility.
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If you are passionate about animals, let our travel experts know! There are animal sanctuaries like these all over the world where you and your partner can marvel at these amazing creatures. Call us on 0121 440 6268 so we can start planning your adventure of a lifetime, leave us an online enquiry or an e-mail us at quote@honeymoondreams.co.uk