ecotourism
noun
eco·tour·ism
ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm 
ˌe-kō-
: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact
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The incident occurred in the interior of French Guiana, where a 29-year-old woman was attacked by a Harpy Eagle while walking with a tourist group near a remote ecotourism camp.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Though several ecotourism operations in the area run similar experiences, local Ngäbe Indigenous guides offer the most meaningful window into this age-old practice, while also supporting local stewardship and sustainability of island resources.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Among the first to specialize in ecotourism, his company, based in Austin, employs dozens of guides who lead hundreds of expeditions a year.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
There’s no shortage of spectacular safari destinations to explore across the planet—Serengeti National Park, Denali National Park and Gir National Park, to name a few—but for Ohio residents, a truly unforgettable ecotourism experience can be found without setting foot outside of the Buckeye State.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Though several ecotourism operations in the area run similar experiences, local Ngäbe Indigenous guides offer the most meaningful window into this age-old practice, while also supporting local stewardship and sustainability of island resources.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
Among the first to specialize in ecotourism, his company, based in Austin, employs dozens of guides who lead hundreds of expeditions a year.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
There’s no shortage of spectacular safari destinations to explore across the planet—Serengeti National Park, Denali National Park and Gir National Park, to name a few—but for Ohio residents, a truly unforgettable ecotourism experience can be found without setting foot outside of the Buckeye State.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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