Orlando's Wonderful World of Nature | Vacations

By JackieRudolph
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The term Nature Deficit Disorder was coined by Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder. (Research shows that our children today have a lack of appreciation of nature due to a lack of time spent outside.) Some of our children are urban bound and do not have access to nature centers or state parks. Other children are overly 'plugged in.' They spend too much time in front of video games, television, and the computer and not enough time outside. Mr. Louv believes that children should be outside playing, fising camping, biking, hiking, or taking part in other outdoor activities that foster an appreciation for nature.

Mr. Louv is co-founder of Children and Nature Network. You can learn more about him, his work and the site at www.childrenandnature.org.

There are many vacation destinatons in Florida that you and your family can enjoy together which will help foster an appreciation of nature in your children. I would like to take this opportunity to outline some of them for you.

Airboat Rides at Boggy Creek takes riders into the Florida Everglades to see birds, turtles, and other animals in their natural environment. Visit www.bcairboats.com.

Florida Eco-Safaris at Forever Florida. Visitors can take a horseback or coach safari to see panthers, coyotes, bears, bobcats, and other animals in their natural habitat. They can see how a real ranch is run as well. Please visit the website for the many options available. www.floridaecosafaris.com.

Gatorland is a themepark and wildlife preserve. The park has educational wildlife programs, reptile shows and more. Please visit www.gatorland.com for more information.

Children love petting farms! Green Meadows Petting Farm has more than 300 animals and is in a pristine country setting. They provide a 2-hour tour. Visitors will enjoy petting animals like cows, pigs, donkeys, and more. Please visit www.greenmeadowsfarm.com.

Silver Springs Nature Park Ocala, FL. Ride in glass bottom boats to view underwater springs, fish, shellfish, turtles, and alligators. Visit the petting zoo and see habitats of endangered species. Visit their website at www.silverprings.com.

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