Coming to Australia, I knew a lot of the wildlife was unique. As I began touring the country I found more and more curiosity in the animals that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth, and I came to appreciate this peculiarity. But as a tourist, am I just buying into the enterprises that are designed to feature these unique animals?
Some other questions that come to mind as I reflect on my experiences here with Australian wildlife are:
- What animals attract tourists to Australia and why?
- Why do people pay to see animals outside their natural habitat?
- What is the economic value of wildlife tourism in Australia?
- What ethical issues are presented in wildlife tourism?
- How do Australians view their native animals?
The purpose of this blog is to answer these questions by analyzing five different artefacts in Australian popular culture. While I could examine five different Australian animals for this themed-journal, I chose to include a wildlife enterprise and a celebrity closely associated with Australia's natural fauna. This is intended to provide a more rounded evaluation of the tourism aspect of the journal. The chosen artefacts are images of:
- Australia Zoo
- kangaroo
- koala
- snake
- Steve Irwin
I chose to use a blog format for several reasons. Each artefact will be presented as a separate post. I also hope to include pictures, videos, and links that can provide additional information on the subject being addressed. The blog structure allows informality, subjectivity, and interaction; I plan to include a survey for my readers and use their responses as evidence in my analysis. Finally, I plan to incorporate my personal experiences into the discussions. While I may express my opinion on certain issues, I will try my best to include both sides to every argument and explain the criticisms.
I hope this blog is informative, enjoyable, and reflects the interest and appreciation I have come to find in Australia's native animals. Thank you for reading.
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