8 Unique (and Ethical) Wildlife Encounters to Have in New Zealand

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Just about everyone loves animals. So it’s not surprising that wildlife tourism is popular all around the world. Whether it’s going on safari in East Africa or to see polar bears in the Arctic, there are some wildlife encounters that are on many peoples’ bucket lists.

But I like my wildlife encounters to be exactly that: wild. I’m not a huge fan of zoos and aquariums (though do admit that some institutions do contribute a lot to conservation), and am always careful these days to do my research before participating in any sort of animal encounter.

The good news is that the tourism industry as a…

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