Making your next trip more humane.
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
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