As news that a hospital in Bali has secured a fresh stock of snake anti-venom hits headlines, we’ve been thinking about the rare and exciting wildlife encounters that tourists can experience in Bali. From reptiles to primates to birds to marine life, there is so much native wildlife in Bali that can be observed across …
Wildlife
Tourists planning visits to Bali are being called to reconsider tours to visit civet cat coffee plantations and purchasing ‘kopi luwak’ to take home with them. The calls come from animal rights organization PETA, though other leading animal welfare organizations like World Animal Protection and Four Paws Australia have also run campaigns raising awareness of …
Indonesia is home to some of the most endangered wildlife species on earth. Although tourists don’t always associate Bali with being a haven for wildlife, especially since destinations like Sumatra and Kalimantan are considered more wild, the island of Bali is home to some special creatures in need of our consideration. Bali and the surrounding …
As a travel destination, Bali has a lot to offer nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. For decades, swimming with turtles has been a bucket-list adventure that Bali has been all too ready to offer tourists. But as tourism on the island continues to boom, conservationists are concerned about the influence development has on turtle habitats. …
When it comes to bucket list adventures, Bali has it all. From romantic walks through rice terraces to mind-blowingly beautiful waterfalls and stunning luxury hotels, if you can dream it, you can do it in Bali. One of the most popular bucket list activities in Bali is swimming with wild manta rays; here’s everything you …
Conservation teams and the Indonesian Navy in Bali have successfully released endangered turtles back into the ocean after intercepting a wildlife trafficking operation last week. The news of the successful reintroduction of the turtles comes as a cause for celebration for ocean lovers. An investigation remains underway to find the two men who are believed …
Over the weekend, there were emotional scenes in North Bali as conservation agencies released three rescued Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins into the open ocean. The release comes three years after the initial rescue of captive dolphins Johnny, Rocky, and Rambo, from a hotel in North Bali, where they were used in tourist shows. The release effort …