River Safari Environment

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

1.1 Literature Review 2

1.2 Climate Change 3

1.3 About River Safari 4

2. Findings and Analysis

2.1 Social 6

2.1.1 Socio Cultural 2.1.2 Community Outreach 2.1.3 Visitor Experience / Visitor Management 2.2 Enviromental 9 2.2.1 Resources Management 2.2.2 Carbon Footprint and Global Warming

2.2.3 Carrying Capacity

2.3 Economic 12 2.3.1 Employment

2.3.2 Usage of Local Produces

2.3.3 Sponsors

2.3.4 Revenue Management

3. Recommendations 15

4. Conclusion 16

5. List of References 17

1.1 Literature Review

Sustainable tourism is a responsible tourism where the negative impacts of tourism on the environment

It is 120,000 square meter and has the world’s largest collection of freshwater animals. It is also home to over 150 plant species and 5000 animal species which include 42 endangered species. The opening of the park was in line with the United Nation’s International Year of Water Cooperation which was declared in 2013 that it would be the UN’s International Year of Water Cooperation by the UN Assembly in December 2010. The highlight of the park is its profile of the freshwater habitants from the Amazon River in Brazil, Mekong River in Cambodia and Africa’s River Nile. Visitors can stroll or choose to embark on the boat rides to enjoy the freshwater exhibits and the fascinating flora and fauna on

Staffs are only allowed to use the buggies if they are transporting heavy load or animals. These buggies are powered either by biofuel or batteries that are rechargeable. Biofuel is a sustainable energy source as it is renewable, biodegradable and lesser greenhouse gases are emitted when burned (Deirbas, 2007). This is to help minimise the emission of carbon gases emitted when using vehicles.

Plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen helping to slow down the build-up of carbon in the atmosphere which leads to global warming (Nowak & Crane, 2002). With the setting up if River Safari, WRS contributed to the environment by planting 300 different species of plants in and around the attraction to help reduce greenhouse effect.

2.2.4 Waste