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Some like to refer to central Florida as "World World" or "land of the Mouse," often referring to Florida's largest attraction, Walt Disney World. There are plenty of attractions throughout central Florida, but there are also plenty of places for nature travelers to explore.

Part of Ocala National Forest lies here, and Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge are 2 other national natural treasures. The Green Swamp wilderness area east of Brooksville is the birthplace of 4 Florida rivers. And lakes seem to be everywhere.

It is here in central Florida where you'll find manatees coming in from the cold winter ocean in the springs around Crystal River. Central Florida is also the site of both the migratory and non-migratory flocks of endangered whooping cranes. And dolphins are seen from the beach almost every day around Cape Canaveral and Clearwater.

Central Florida Nature Tours and Outfitters