Animal Welfare Guarantee

At DealsAway.com, we believe travel should create positive experiences — and never contribute to animal suffering.

From the beaches of Thailand to the plains of Africa, wildlife and animals are part of what makes our world so incredible to explore. But unfortunately, not all animal tourism is ethical, and many attractions around the world continue to profit from exploitation, cruelty, and neglect.

As part of The Global Work & Travel Group, animal welfare has always been deeply important to us. Across our wider group, we have supported rescue organisations, wildlife projects, ethical tourism initiatives, and animal welfare education for many years.

We believe travellers have the power to help drive positive change through the choices they make.

That's why we've introduced our Animal Welfare Guarantee.

Our Commitment

DealsAway.com is committed to promoting more responsible and ethical tourism experiences around the world.

We aim to:

• Avoid knowingly promoting experiences involving animal cruelty or exploitation.
• Encourage ethical wildlife tourism and conservation-focused experiences.
• Work with suppliers and partners who align with evolving animal welfare standards.
• Help educate travellers about responsible animal tourism.
• Continuously improve our standards and policies as the industry evolves.

Our Elephant Policy

DealsAway.com does not support or promote elephant riding experiences. Period.

We believe elephants should not be ridden for entertainment.

Many travellers are unaware that elephants used for riding attractions are often subjected to cruel training practices, physical restraint, poor living conditions, and long-term mistreatment.

For this reason, we have adopted a strict no elephant riding policy across our platform.

Where elephant experiences are offered through our partners, we aim to support observation-only experiences, ethical sanctuaries, rescue centres, and conservation-focused initiatives where animal welfare comes first.

Experiences We Do Not Support

DealsAway.com does not knowingly promote experiences involving:

• Elephant riding
• Camel riding
• Tiger selfies or cub petting
• Drugged wildlife interactions
• Chained or abused animals
• Forced animal performances
• Unsafe wildlife handling
• Exploitative animal entertainment
• Attractions with repeated welfare concerns or violations

If something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.

We encourage travellers to trust their instincts and think carefully about the experiences they support while overseas.

Ethical Wildlife Tourism

We recognise that not all wildlife tourism is harmful.

When done responsibly, ethical tourism can help fund:

• Wildlife conservation
• Animal rescue and rehabilitation
• Habitat protection
• Community education
• Sustainable local employment

Responsible tourism has the power to protect wildlife — not just profit from it.

We support experiences that prioritise natural behaviours, respectful observation, conservation outcomes, and proper care standards.

Travel Better

A few simple choices can make a huge difference:

• Don't ride elephants, or support elephant camps that have visitors bathing with elephants or have elephants perform tricks, including painting.
• Don't take selfies with tigers, monkeys, or sedated wildlife.
• Avoid attractions where animals appear distressed, restrained, or forced into performances.
• Choose ethical sanctuaries and conservation-focused experiences where possible.
• Research wildlife attractions before visiting.

As travellers, the money we spend shapes the future of tourism.

More Than Just A Policy

Animal welfare isn't just a marketing statement for us.

The Global Work & Travel Group founded the Global Animal Welfare Fund in Australia to help support animal rescue organisations, shelters, conservation efforts, and welfare initiatives. Over the years, the wider group has contributed to projects supporting rescued farm animals, wildlife rescue operations, and overseas animal welfare organisations.

We believe travel companies have a responsibility to help improve the world travellers explore.

A Continuous Journey

Animal welfare standards continue to evolve globally, and so will we.

We know the travel industry is not perfect, and neither are we. But we are committed to making better decisions, encouraging positive change, and continually improving the experiences we promote.

Report A Concern

If you believe an experience promoted by DealsAway.com does not align with acceptable animal welfare standards, we encourage you to contact us.

Your feedback helps us improve and hold our suppliers accountable.

At DealsAway.com, we don't just want to be another online travel agency — we aim to become a leader in responsible and ethical travel. We are committed to setting a higher standard for animal welfare within the travel industry by promoting better tourism practices, supporting ethical experiences, and using our platform to help drive positive change. As we continue to grow, our goal is simple: to help travellers explore the world in a way that is unforgettable for the right reasons.