The Environmental Volunteer's Guide to More Than 300 International Adventures to Conserve, Preserve, and Rehabilitate Wildlife and Habitats
April 15, 2010
Ecotourism can provide opportunities to travel to exotic locations and be involved with rewarding projects, whether as part of an organized package tour or working in exchange for accommodations. Focusing on wildlife conservation, Brodowsky, who previously worked with the National Wildlife Federation on "Destination Wildlife", lists many different travel opportunities for all budgets and all types of travelers. The book is arranged geographically, with the majority of opportunities in North America. In addition to a description of the program, Brodowsky also includes its cost, required stay (some are only a week; others at least 30 days or more), and suitability (e.g., ideal for seniors, families, or the casual traveler or recommended only for those in top physical condition). VERDICT With programs ranging from observing rhinos and big cats in Africa to maintaining trails at wildlife refuges in the Midwest, this will be a helpful resource for those trying to figure out what is possible in ecotourism. This original travel book for adventure seekers is also appropriate for volunteerism or ecology collections.Margaret Heller, Dominican Univ. Lib., River Forest, IL
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