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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment.

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  • noun Responsible travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy

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  • noun tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature

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eco- +‎ tourism

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