The possibility of wildlife watching in Vila Velha State Park (Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil)

The wildlife watching, which encompasses watching wild animals in their natural habitats, is an activity that can be undertaken in conservation units. Besides offering economic benefits, this practice contributes to physical and mental health. The aim of this study was to present data on wildlife wa...

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Autores: Haura, Fernanda Karina, Ferrari do Vale, Tatiane, Cardozo Moreira, Jasmine
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Brasil
Recursos:Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL)
Repositorio:Revista Iberoamericana de Turismo
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:www.seer.ufal.br:article/17739
Acesso em linha:https://www.seer.ufal.br/index.php/ritur/article/view/17739
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Ecotourism
Tourism
Protected Areas
Conservation Units
Biodiversity
Sustainability tourism
Protected areas
Tourism research
Ecoturismo
Turismo
Áreas protegidas
Unidades de Conservação
Biodiversidade
Turismo sustentável
Pesquisa em turismo
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Resumo:The wildlife watching, which encompasses watching wild animals in their natural habitats, is an activity that can be undertaken in conservation units. Besides offering economic benefits, this practice contributes to physical and mental health. The aim of this study was to present data on wildlife watching in a protected area, which allows daytime visits and also offers nighttime activities. For the development of this work, a multi-method approach was adopted, combining in loco observation, analysis of previously published studies, and images from security cameras at Vila Velha State Park (Paraná State). Consequently, it was concluded that the conservation unit has potential for wildlife observation, although it does not yet offer activities specifically structured for this practice.