This book is a landmark contribution to the rapidly growing field of wildlife tourism, especially in regard to its underpinning foundations of science, conservation and policy. Written by a number of environmental and biological scientists it explains the synergy between wildlife and tourism by drawing on their global experiences.

This book is a landmark contribution to the rapidly growing field of wildlife tourism, especially in regard to its underpinning foundations of science, conservation and policy. Written by a number of environmental and biological scientists it explains the synergy between wildlife and tourism by drawing on their global experiences.

1. The Viewing of Animals in the Wild
2. Ecological Impacts
3. Human Dimension of Wildlife Interactions - by Joan Bentrupperbäumer
4. Stakeholder Engagement
5. Wildlife Tourism Policies
6. Managing Potential Impacts
7. Natural Science and Wildlife Tourism - by Kate Rodger and Mike Calver
8. Researching Ecological Impacts - by Mike Calver
9. Conclusions