Text 12. TripAdvisor’s move to protect wild animals

Are these statements true (T) or false (F)? Correct any that are false.

1. TripAdvisor is planning to stop selling tickets to all tourist attractions that have wild animals.

2. In some of these places, animals are treated cruelly and they may even be drugged so that tourists can get close to them.

3. Some tourists behave badly, touching the animals, trying to ride them and taking photos with a flash.

4. TripAdvisor plans a new education portal with information on animal welfare practices as well as advice and opinions from animal charities.

5. TripAdvisor will also stop listing all attractions that allow tourists to touch wild animals.

6. It has been criticized for continuing to sell tickets to other wildlife attractions where no physical contact with the animals is allowed but cruel practices still continue.