Lost In Sri Lanka - Episode 1, Grab Your Binoculars

Lost In Sri Lanka - Episode 1, Grab Your Binoculars

From Into The Wild by Ryan Dalton & Nadia Shaikh

February 4, 2026 · 1h 0m · Episode 215

About this episode

The episode explores the pros and cons of wildlife tourism in Sri Lanka and emphasizes responsible practices.

Nerds welcome to the first episode of our 2026 mini series, Lost In Sri Lanka. We start by unpacking the rucksack of wildlife tourism through it's pro's & con's. What does it mean to be a responsible wildlife tourist? What are the impacts of wildlife tourism if not properly managed? And how can we properly center a community to ensure tourism stays at the heart of the people? These questions all answered by people on the ground in this first episode. Guest appearances: Chandika Jayarante, Suchithra Hettie & Dilsiri Welikala. Show notes: Links to all stuff: Jet Wings Eco Holidays / Kite Surfing Lanka Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird This series is partnered with Jet Wings Eco Holidays.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Dalton, Nadia Shaikh

Guests: Chandika Jayarante, Suchithra Hettie, Dilsiri Welikala

Topics covered

  • wildlife tourism
  • responsible tourism
  • community impact
  • Sri Lanka
  • environmental conservation

Keywords

  • wildlife tourism
  • Sri Lanka
  • responsible tourism
  • community impact
  • environmental conservation

Sponsors

Jet Wings Eco Holidays

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kite Surfing Lanka

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