By Michelle Szydlowski
Elephant Tourism in Nepal: Historical Perspectives, Current Health and Welfare Challenges, and Future Directions is an academic study examining the development of elephant tourism in Nepal from its origins in the 1960s to the present day. The book explores how captive elephants have been used in tourism, conservation, anti-poaching patrols, and forestry services, and assesses the resulting impacts on elephant health and welfare.
Focusing on the ethical dimensions of wildlife tourism, this reference evaluates the welfare status of captive elephants and the role of conservation practices in protecting wild populations. It also analyzes the involvement of NGOs and INGOs in elephant care and tourism reform, examining their motivations, ethical frameworks, and influence on welfare outcomes.
Using an ethics-based and interdisciplinary approach, the book offers insights into cultural norms, organizational values, and management systems that shape elephant tourism in Nepal. It is intended for researchers, veterinarians, conservation professionals, and students interested in elephant welfare, conservation ethics, and sustainable wildlife tourism.
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