TripAdvisor Ends Sales to Attractions Featuring Captive Whales and Dolphins

Travel site expands its animal welfare policy begun in 2017

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Travel recommendation site TripAdvisor will no longer advertise or sell tickets to any attraction that “continues to contribute to the captivity of future generations of cetaceans” by the end of 2019, the company announced today.

The banned attractions include any that keep whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity. The site hopes the change in policy will promote animal sanctuaries, instead of aquariums and amusement parks that feature animal performers or offer in-water experiences for guests to interact with animals.

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