# Wildlife Voluntourism B Corps Animal Experience International Connects Students and Professionals By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-05-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-experience-international References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/animalexperienceinternational) & [animalexperienceinternational](http://www.animalexperienceinternational.com) Located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, [Animal Experience International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qatar-airways-cargo) (AEI) is a certified [B Corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blk-bold1) that connects students, professionals and others with voluntourism travel experiences around the globe. In this way, it's a match-making service with purpose in order to make the best fit for both parties. AEI lets you search their map online according to species (orangutans, bats, primates, dogs, turtles, etc., by geographic location or by professional skill set in terms of professional development. Once you fill out an application, you will have an interview over Skype with one of the board members at the Animal Experience International. **Contact Information** Animal Experience International [website](http://www.animalexperienceinternational.com/) AEI on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/animalexperienceinternational) AEI on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/animal_intl) AEI on [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/AnimalExperienceIntl) AEI on [Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/animalei/) AEI on [Tumblr](http://animalexperienceinternational.tumblr.com/) AEI on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/animalexperienceinternational) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wildlife Voluntourism:** The rise of Wildlife Voluntourism provides opportunities for businesses to create unique travel experiences for animal lovers while promoting conservation efforts. - **B Corporations:** The growing trend of businesses becoming certified B Corporations shows a shift towards a more sustainable and socially responsible business model. - **Match-making Services:** Match-making services, like AEI, that connect professionals and volunteers with specific travel experiences provide opportunities for businesses to specialize and create unique travel offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry has an opportunity to create unique and socially responsible voluntourism experiences for customers. - **Conservation:** The conservation industry can leverage Wildlife Voluntourism to raise awareness and funds for conservation efforts. - **Non-profit Sector:** Non-profits can collaborate with AEI and other B Corps to create mutually beneficial partnerships and increase impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wildlife Monitoring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildtrack.md) - [Business-Focused Environmental Responsibility Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildsight.md) - [Cultural Travel Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-homestay1.md) - [Compassionate Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegius.md) - [Indigenous Tourism Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indigenous-tourism.md) - [Animal Casting Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalsfilm.md) - [Collaborative Arctic Adventure Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-adventure.md) - [Gamified Animal Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catswe.md) - [Debris-Reporting Wildlife Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debrireporting-wildlife-app.md)