ABTA Animal Welfare Guidelines

Practical guidelines for the suppliers of animal experiences and attractions offered within the tourism industry.

Included are digital versions of all six manuals: 

  • Overview manual
  • Animals in Captive Environments
  • Elephants in Captive Environments
  • Unacceptable Practices
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Working Animals

The Dolphins in Captive Environments manual is under review and there will be further consultation on the subject, taking into account the latest ongoing developments and research.

All six manuals

ABTA members: Free
The guide is available free of charge for ABTA members. Please visit the Member Zone. 

ABTA Partners: 

  • £250 for all six manuals 
  • Price for individual manuals - POA
  • Please contact ABTA for licence agreement. 

UK VAT will be applied to these prices.

We can occasionally allow non-Partner industry stakeholders to purchase a hard-copy of this publication. Please contact partner@abta.co.uk for further information on these. Prices are on request. 

This document is not available to purchase by non-members of ABTA. If you would like more information about ABTA membership, please follow the link below. 

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