Disney Wilderness Preserve
The Disney Wilderness Preserve in
Poinciana is a conservation preserve that encompasses around 12,000 acres in an
area that sits in a region of developed land. This area was purchased to
replace the habitats that
were lost by construction of Walt Disney World.
The 12,000 acres was a former ranch in
Osceola County and now it is a untouched beautiful preserve that is owned and
operated by The Nature Conservancy. The preserve is now a national model for
sustainable development.
Home to more than 1,000 different types of
plants and animal the Disney Preserve plays a big part in the ecosystem of the
Everglades. The wetlands also play a major role in replenishing the ground
water and reclaimed water that the
local community uses for irrigation.
This preserve is an awesome place to bring
the family and spend the day and enjoy the beauty that Florida offers it
people.
