This timely book provides a critical account of the role that animals play in the tourism industry.

David A. Fennell teaches and researches in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies, Brock University, Canada. He has written widely on the topics of ecotourism and tourism ethics, and he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ecotourism.

1. Introduction. 2. Animal Misothery and Theriophily. 3. Animal Ethics Theories. 4. Animal Captives. 5. Animals at Work...and Leisure. 6. Animal Combat and Competition. 7. Animals Pursued for Sport and Subsistence. 8. Wildlife Viewing. 9. Animals as Food. 10. The Animal Threat. 11. Leadership Realities; Theoretical Guidance (1). 12. Theoretical Guidance (2). 13. Conclusion.