Ecotourism in Florida is a large sector of the Sunshine State's travel industry. Many people visit Florida just to see the state's natural resources: Florida's lakes, rivers and oceans; its wildlife and birds; its forests, parks, preserves and wildlife refuges; and, of course, the Everglades. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates that outdoors-oriented activities have a $7.8 billion impact on the state's economy.

Whether your interest in Florida ecotourism is as a Florida resident hoping to learn more about your home state or as a tourist from another state or country, hopefully you will find what you're looking for here at the EcoFlorida Web site. These pages on Florida ecotourism are an attempt to help you plan your next trip, learn about Florida's natural resources and to enjoy Florida's natural areas responsibly. This page and those listed below will get you started:

• Florida's natural areas open to ecotourism
• What is ecotourism?
• Florida ecotourism with wildlife in mind
• Florida ecotourism with activities in mind