More people than ever want to experience wildlife up close. That’s why we created Global Humane Certified™ Ecotourism, a certification program that helps protect animals at wildlife destinations.

We assess and certify wildlife reserves, lodging facilities and tour operators for their humane responsibility toward the animal life that the operations may encounter and have the potential to impact. Like all our certification programs, Global Humane Ecotourism is built on scientific standards and evidence-based practices.

Certified Entities

Chobe Princess African river safari
Zambezi Queen African river safari
Ichingo Chobe river lodge
Mantis Founders Lodge
Nyosi wildlife reserve
Raggy Charters

Scientific Advisory Committee

Our scientific advisory committee of animal welfare experts advises on the complex dynamics of this industry and how various operations may impact wildlife. This feedback informs the development of comprehensive welfare criteria and rigorous standards that are assessed and verified through independent, on-site audits for any tourism operation seeking certification.

Patrick Condy, Ph.D.

Executive Director Emeritus, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Inc.

Kathleen Dudzinski, Ph.D.

Director, Dolphin Communication Project

Erin Ivory, MA

CEO, C The Future

Grey Stafford, Ph.D.

Physiology and Behavior Consultant, Grand Canyon University

Michael Stoskopf, DVM, Ph.D., DACZM

Professor, Wildlife and Aquatic Health Department of Clinical Sciences, Center for Marine Sciences and Technology North Carolina State University