A new initiative connects travellers with all sorts of animals: from potbellied pigs and miniature ponies to humpback whales and arctic foxes.
Hosts provide a range of animal-oriented experiences, allowing travellers to connect with furry, scaled and wool-covered critters around the globe. Every experience follows World Animal Protection Guidelines, allowing visitors to connect Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥œwith a clear conscience.Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥
Say hello to Animals on Airbnb Experiences.
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Introducing a new and responsible way to meet them.
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Experiences range from expert-guided wildlife tours and photography lessons to more simple experiences, like play time with farm animals, a beach day with rescue dogs, grooming and walking miniature ponies or even indulging in some Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥˜honey bee therapy.Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™
So far the program includes 247 observing experiences, 383 play experiences. The Airbnb web page allows people to browse by experience or region and includes a special section with experiences provided in partnership with The Dodo, a popular online animal storytelling organization with a focus on animal welfare and rescues.
The Dodo and are teaming up to reimagine animal tourism! Celebrate by booking an adventure with your favorite Dodo animals.
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A number of have been posted near Greater Victoria, including a rainforest tour near East-Sooke, a Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥˜West Coast ecologyÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™ kayak tour, a Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥˜secret beaches and islandsÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™ stand-up paddle board tour and horseback riding experience on Salt Spring Island.
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A four-day Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥˜glamping and orcasÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™ experience out of Campbell River has tour-takers Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥˜luxuriate in the wilderness of Vancouver IslandÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™ over four days, kayaking in glacial waters and witnessing abundant wildlife like orcas and dolphins.
Air BnBÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s Animals Experiences range in price from $20 to more than $1,500.
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