Yes, the credit crunch stories are starting to wear thin now (except for this ace one, of course), but when they involve any PETA-friendly tips my ears prick up and suddenly I want to accept these strangers’ kind advice.
There’s one good thing about families with children not having as much money to dabble with these days (I know, bear with me), especially during the school holidays, it’s how they look for cheaper alternatives to summer staples like the zoo, aquaria and animal circuses. So when the Independent suggested camping trips to see the UK’s amazing wildlife – without all the bar biting, head bobbing and general misery in captivity – naturally I just had to share it with you.
We may all moan about British weather but you’ve gotta admit we’ve got some pretty gorgeous landscapes and countryside, just waiting for us to delve into and appreciate for what it really is. Teaming with animals like badgers, wild horses, deer, rare birds and even dolphins and seals on the coast, there’s never been a better time to say a firm ‘No’ to animals in captivity. Seeing animals in their natural habitat provides much more of an education for inquisitive children, than seeing them crammed into a cage or alone without family and no environmental stimulation.
Remember, however, to leave the cute critters alone, and watch from a safe distance – for both of your sakes!
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