Sincere Attention to Animal Welfare has Ensured India a Perfect Holiday Spot for Kids – Toddlers to Youngster Kids
Animals have been Man’s best friend down the ages and in a nature-rich and culturally powerful country like India, animal welfare programs have immensely attracted travelers, especially toddler kids and teen youngsters. Whether you plan to book a ticket to a circus or safari trip to animal and bird sanctuaries, you will be greeted by a watchful eye of animal welfare personnel to ensure you enjoy a memorable trip and watch healthy and well-cared animals in a comfortable and safe ambience. In India, there are various spots to check out wild animals, such as zoos, sanctuaries, and forests. And, the domestic animals and fowls are present everywhere – from villages to townships. At a busy tourist spot, you can see stray dogs roaming about freely, monkeys having a jovial time on the tree tops, and cows grazing on the fields. Animal welfare programs are dedicated to the welfare of these animals and also ensure that kids get the best opportunity to see these creatures at a closer range, safely.
Welfare for Animals in Captivity
Animals are often left in captivity, such as those in a zoo or circus. In the early parts of 18th century, popular circus hubs brought animals just for display. They were not trained to perform. Slowly, the trend changed and the animal trainers used electric rods, sticks to train elephants, horses, hippos, rabbits, dogs, and many such more animals – some of them were of extinct variety. Moreover, there were some tragic incidents where the circus officials, trainers, and workers were killed or trampled by elephants. These hapless creatures went berserk when they were unable to withstand the stress. Today, animal welfare organizations in India have helped push a law where no animals would be bred for performing in circus.
However, the law does not mean that your kids would not get a chance to see the beautiful creatures. Elephants, big cats, and other wild animals are showcased in zoos. All prominent cities and metros have a zoo which remains open for the most part of the day. Just get a ticket at a nominal price and check out various birds, animals, rodents, and apes in captivity. Mind you, animal welfare authorities have formulated rules to protect the sanctity of these animals. You should not feed them, disturb them, or imitate them. A popular zoo in Kolkata would charge 10 INR per head. Kids below 3 years can enjoy a complimentary pass. There are aquariums where exotic fishes are housed in a scientific manner. At nominal rate, you can get a glimpse of meat-eating fish, tortoise, shrimps, and vast species of colorful fishes.
Animal welfare for Animals Roaming Free
There are hundreds of birds and animals that are killed or wounded during festivals. If you visit Gujarat during Uttarayan festivity, you would see kite flying competitions. Although flying kite usually does not cause much damage, flying kites with threads and laced with glass pieces can cause damage to birds.
Stray dogs often cause problem for travelers, pedestrians, or joggers. However, even though you may find stray dogs roaming in the street, most of them are sterilized. The dogs become less ferocious and don’t bite unless provoked. Nevertheless, there are anti-rabies programs and camps where vaccinations are provided to the dogs to prevent the spreading of the disease that comes from a dog bite. Dog bites must be taken seriously at all times. You should consult a doctor to get a proper medication. Don’t forget to get in touch with People for Animals (PFA) or dedicated trusts, such as Goa Animal Welfare Trust to remain safe.
Tourism and Wild Life Sanctuaries and Reserve Forests
India is a land rich in flora and fauna. The rich fertile alluvial soil of the plains of Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery has helped lush greenery all around. There are dense forests and thriving in them are some exquisite species of wild life. Today, adequate measures by animal wealthfare hubs have ensured that the forests and wildlife survive for our next generations. Even though you may have heard or seen many artifacts made of animal claws, yak’s tails, horns of blackbucks, and hand-made fans made of peacock’s feathers, these are banned and measures have been taken to protect the animals and birds.
There are many sanctuaries across India, especially made for the tourists to come over, watch wild life living in their own world. From monitored safaris, to elephant rides, camps, and night halts, you can ensure a hilarious time with your kids in these forest reserves. From time-to-time the animals are monitored and medicines are provided if necessary. At Mudumalai forest reserve, elephant camps have been built that especially cater to the wild elephants of Mudumalai forests. Elephants are vaccinated, tamed, and given specialized food from a proper diet chart to ensure that the elephants gain strength and remain healthy. Mudumalai reserve is not alone, at Khaziranga where one-horned rhinos still survive today or Gir Forest where herds of lions co-live among other wild animals, animal wealthfare programs have been formed to take care of these near-extinct animals.
If you travel with your kids, you can pick jeep trails to Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh, Periyar National Park in Kerala, Sunderbans in West Bengal, and Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan. From Royal Bengal Tigers, to dolphins, elephants, and deer, India has a huge resource of wild life which has been maintained by animal wealthfare teams.
Welfare Programs for Pets Traveling
When traveling with pets, care must be taken to ensure that the pets have a comfortable journey. As it is not allowed to carry your pet with you on a train or plane, you need to hire a crate for special transit. In flights for instance, there are special crate hiring services for animals. The crates and transit facilities must be clean, comfortable, and equipped with modern furnishings. Make sure that your pet has been vaccinated. If you are looking for a vet, you can check out with the airlines. There are many tasks which you should complete prior to handing over your pet to the airport or transport authorities. A cat for instance would require a litter tray. You must also avoid things which would irritate your pet. Sedating at pet for instance, should not be done unless the vet asks you to.
So, enjoy India’s wildlife and fun with domestic animals in a healthy way. If your pet accompanies you, it is a bonus for you. You, your kids, and everyone in the family can have a thrilling experience when you access the right spot to check out the animals thriving in India.