Response to Thomas Cook

27 July 2018

16:06hThe receipt of the first email from Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser announcing their decision to extend their animal welfare policy to remove from sale any attraction featuring captive orcas by the end of June 2019..

16:34hThe receipt of an email from The Sunday Times journalist requesting information about Thomas Cook's decision.

TUI´s supports the efforts of the zoological society dedicated to wildlife conservation.

17:05hThe receipt of the second request from a journalist from the Mirror newspaper requesting Loro Parque’s declarations on Thomas Cook’s latest decision.

17:02hThe first response from the President of Loro Parque, Mr. Wolfgang Kiessling, to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Mr. Peter Fankhauser

19:11hThe second email from Thomas Cook’s CEO, Mr. Peter Fankhauser to the President of Loro Parque, Mr. Wolfgang Kiessling

20:33hDue to the media requests, Loro Parque publishes its Statement.

31 July A formal letter from the President of Loro Parque, Mr. Wolfgang Kiessling, to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Mr. Peter Fankhauser

On July 31st, Loro Parque sent a letter to Mr. Fankhauser, which you can find below.

letter-to-thomas-cook.pdf

02 August - 19:11The response from Thomas Cook’s CEO, Mr. Peter Fankhauser to the President of Loro Parque, Mr. Wolfgang Kiessling

08 AugustLoro Parque issues a letter titled Thomas Cook´s Mistake.

Carta-Thomas-Cooks-Mistake_1.pdf

TTG Media publishes an article about the position of Virgin Holidays and TUI, which will not follow Thomas Cook’s decision.

29 July 2018 Article Summer Times

An article is published by the first journalist that contacted Loro Parque on Friday, 27th July.

An article published by the first journalist that contacted us

An article is published by the second journalist that contacted Loro Parque on Friday, 27th July.

Thomas Cook’s Statement appears in the company’s corporate blog.

Article about Thomas Cook’s Business in China

An article is published about Thomas Cook’s business in China.

30 July 2018 Newsweek’s Article with our declarations.

An article is published by Newsweek which includes Loro Parque’s declarations.

Letter from Ana Maria Garcia San Juan, President of ANDA

Loro Parque receives a support letter from the National Association of the Animal Protection (ANDA) in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.

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The World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA) publishes its statement about Thomas Cook’s decision.

01 August 2018 American Humane’s Statement

The American Humane Association publishes its statement about Thomas Cook’s decision.

Loro Parque publishes an open letter from the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks (AMMPA) & International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA) about Thomas Cook´s decision.

Link to the letter.

Article from Zoos.media about the relationship between Thomas Cook and the killing of the whales in Taiji, Japan

An article is published by Zoos.media about the relationship between Thomas Cook and the killing of the whales in Taiji, Japan.

02 August 2018 EAZA’s Statement

Loro Parque publishes a statement issued by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) about Thomas Cook’s decision.

Link to the statement.

The Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquaria (AIZA) publishes its statement about Thomas Cook’s decision.

03 August 2018 EFE Agency Report

A news report is issued by an authoritative EFE News Agency.

Letter from Robin Garzert, American Humane Association to Thomas Cook's CEO

The American Humane Association sends a letter to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser, in support of Loro Parque.

robin-garzert.pdf

Loro Parque receives a support letter from the Institute for Biology, ANCOR.

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Loro Parque receives a support letter from the Wildlife Recuperation Centre at Tafira, Gran Canaria, Spain.

pascual-calabuig.pdf

04 August 2018

An article titled To Visit Or Not To Visit A Zoo Or Aquarium? The Future Of Wildlife Could Depend On Your Answer is published.

06 August 2018 Article published by American Zoos Association (AZA)

An article published by the American Zoos Association (AZA) against Thomas Cook’s decision.

08 August 2018 Support letter from European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM)

Loro Parque receives a support letter from the European Association for Aquatic Mammals (EAAM).

carta-EAAM.pdf

Loro Parque issues a letter titled Thomas Cook´s Mistake.

Carta-Thomas-Cooks-Mistake.pdf

Letter from Dr. Javier Almunia, Director of Loro Parque Fundación

Loro Parque issues a letter with scientific arguments from Dr. Javier Almunia, Director of Loro Parque Fundación.

carta_lp_thomas_cook_english_3.pdf

Thomas Cook´s CEO, Peter Fankhauser responds to AMMPA & IMATA

20180806_Ms_Dezio_AMMPA__Mr_Stafford_IMATA.pdf

10 August 2018

The Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen issues a support letter to Loro Parque

Loro-Parque-Anfrage-Thomas-Cook.pdf

Loro Parque receives a support letter from the Association of Hotels of the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro.

carta_apoyo_Loro_Parque.pdf

12 August 2018

A support email from the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums

13 August 2018 Carta Ausschluss von Besuchen im Reiseprogramm von Thomas Cook

Loro Parque receives a support letter from the Association of German Zoological Parks (VdZ)

VDZ_Brief_an_Thomas_Cook_13.08.2018.pdf

16 August 2018

TTG Media publishes an article about the position of Virgin Holidays and TUI, which will not follow Thomas Cook’s decision.

17 August 2018 ABC

A major Spanish newspaper, ABC, writes about the decision of TUI to continue the sale of the tickets to Loro Parque.

20 August 2018 Tweet_TUI

TUI´s supports the efforts of the zoological society dedicated to wildlife conservation.

23 August 2018 IAAPA Support Loro Parque

Loro Parque recieves a support letter from International Association Amusement Parks and Attractions

IAAPA_Loro_Parque_statement_8_23_2018_00000002.pdf

Dr. Auguste von Bayern from the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology sends a letter to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser, in support of Loro Parque.

Letter_Auguste_Von_Bayern.pdf

24 August 2018

EXCELTUR, Alliance for Excellency in Tourism supports Loro Parque

Carta_apoyo_de_EXCELTUR_al_Loro_Parque.pdf

29 August 2018

The Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Conservation (ZGAP) sends a letter to Thomas Cook’s CEO, Peter Fankhauser, in support of Loro Parque.

ZGAPs_response_to_Thomas_Cook_announcement.pdf

The Provincial Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (CEOE) supports Loro Parque.

CARTA_A_THOMAS_COOK_002.pdf

01 September 2018

The Professional Association of Tour Guides of Tenerife supports Loro Parque.

Carta_de_apoyo_a_Loro_Parque_Asociacion_de_guias_de_turismo.pdf

05 September 2018

The travel agency Viajes Santa Lucía supports Loro Parque.

Carta_de_apoyo_IATA.pdf

10 September 2018

Loro Parque receives a support letter from Michael Miersch

Brief_an_W.Kiessling.pdf

05 November 2018 Carta de Apoyo Presidente del Gobierno de Canarias Fernando Clavijo

Support Letter from Mr. Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Islands Government

20_Carta_Apoyo_Presidente_del_Gob._Can._Clavijo_OK.pdf

Loro Parque receives a support letter from Naturschutzbund Deutschland e. V. (NABU)

36_Carta_Apoyo_NABU_ThomasCook_Translation_OK.pdf