Wildlife tourism in the pandemic: what will happen to the parks, staff and animals?

May 13, 2020

An orangutan of Sumatra hangs on a rope after it was released back into the wild by a Foundation for Sustainable Ecosystem and Nature Conservation Agency Aceh at the Jantho Nature Reserve reintroduction, in Aceh, Indonesia, February 13, 2020 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Irwansyah Putra/ via REUTERS Picture Taken February 13, 2020. ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. INDONESIA OUT. - RC230F9ROIEK

Nature-based tourism is struggling around the world. Image: REUTERS

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Wildlife trainer Shandor Larenty feeds and pets a pride of lions at the Lion and Safari Park near Johannesburg, South Africa, February 7, 2020.

Wildlife trainer Shandor Larenty feeds and pets a pride of lions at the Lion and Safari Park near Johannesburg, South Africa, February 7, 2020. Image: Reuters/Tim Cocks

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