Responsible tourism

Responsible actions

Loving nature means protecting it too. It starts here, with the animals and their habitats — and continues at home, in the gestures of everyday life.

Part 1

Protecting nature & animals

Our core mission: preserving living creatures and the habitats that shelter them.

Respect wildlife & take nothing away

I never drop litter in nature (a cigarette butt or a piece of plastic can injure an animal and pollute for years).
I do not catch or take wild animals, even "just for a photo".
I never release a pet into the wild (some species, such as the red-eared slider, become invasive).
I do not buy animals or souvenirs derived from protected species.
I observe from a distance and respect the animals' peace.

Encourage biodiversity near home

I ban pesticides and leave a "wild" area in the garden.
I set up a water point and shelters (hedges, log piles, old walls, insect hotels) for small wildlife — grass snakes, lizards and amphibians find refuge there.
I plant local and pollinator-friendly species.

Part 2

Going further, every day

Protecting living creatures continues at home. Here are simple gestures — that make a real difference too.

Save energy

I switch off lights in empty rooms and switch to LED bulbs.
I hunt down standby power (switched power strips): TVs, routers and chargers draw power even when "off".
I set the heating to 19 °C in living areas, 17 °C in bedrooms.
I cover pots while cooking and defrost the freezer regularly to reduce consumption.

Save water

I turn off the tap while brushing my teeth or washing up.
I prefer a shower to a bath and fit flow restrictors (up to −50%).
I fix leaks (a dripping tap = up to 100 L/day).
I run the washing machine and dishwasher with full loads.

Reduce & reuse waste

I sort my waste and compost my food scraps.
I repair, reuse, donate rather than throw away (circular economy).
I avoid over-packaging and single-use items (reusable bottle, bag, bulk shopping).

Fight food waste

I plan my meals and cook with leftovers.
I check dates and use what expires first.
In France, each person throws away ~58 kg of food/year, half of it still edible.

Responsible digital use

I keep my devices longer: using a computer or phone for 4 years instead of 2 can cut its footprint by up to −50%.
I switch off my computer in the evening and close unused apps.
I declutter my emails, photos and online files (the cloud uses energy).

On the road & travelling

I practise eco-driving: smooth starts, no harsh acceleration, engine off during prolonged stops.
I favour trains, carpooling and active travel.
On holiday, I choose responsible activities and respect natural sites.

At Reptiland, we believe you protect better what you understand. Thank you for being part of it.

To go further, discover our commitments in favour of living creatures and the environment.

Change the way you see

The best way to protect reptiles is first to understand them. Come and meet them at the vivarium.