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The Disney Wilderness Preserve

Why You Should Visit
The Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve is a remarkable place for hikers of all ages and interests. The preserve is home to hundreds of wildlife species and is bordered by one of the last remaining undeveloped lakes in central Florida.

Hiking trails, off-road buggy tours and guided walks are available to visitors who want to learn about the preserve’s resident plants and animals and the Conservancy’s efforts to restore and protect them.

Location
Just south of Orlando at the headwaters of the Everglades ecosystem.

Hours
The preserve is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., October through June. Buggy tours will be held on Sundays at 1:30 p.m., October through June. (From July through September the preserve is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Size
12,000 acres

Conditions
More than seven miles of trails take visitors through pine flatwoods and wetland habitats. Trails include a self-guided, one-half mile interpretive trail, and 2.5- and 4.5-mile hiking trails. Picnic areas are available on the hiking trails.

Directions From I-4:
Exit onto Hwy. 535 and head south.
Follow 535 to Poinciana Blvd. Turn right (south) onto Poinciana Blvd.
Follow Poinciana Blvd. approximately 15 miles until you reach the intersection of Poinciana Blvd. and Pleasant Hill Road. Turn right onto Pleasant Hill Rd.
Approximately 1/2 mile, turn left onto Old Pleasant Hill Road. To make this turn, you’ll need to enter a left-hand turning lane. Watch for these landmarks: a sign for Old Pleasant Hill Rd., a green sign reading "The Nature Conservancy," and a large Poinciana sign on stone work — all are on the right-hand side of the road opposite of the turn.
After turning left, go a 1/2 mile to Scrub Jay Trail.
Turn left and follow Scrub Jay Trail to The Nature Conservancy’s Conservation Learning Center. (If you miss the left turn onto Old Pleasant Hill Rd, turn left onto Dover Plum Ave, right on Pleasant Hill Rd, and left onto Scrub Jay Trail.)

Why the Conservancy Selected This Site
The preserve was established in 1992 through the cooperative actions of The Walt Disney Company, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, The Nature Conservancy and several public agencies.

What the Conservancy Has Done/Is Doing
The Conservancy manages the preserve for native plants and animals. Conservancy land managers fill ditches to restore wetlands. Staff and volunteers conduct prescribed burns and remove invasive, non-native plants to improve uplands, and scientists monitor restored areas to ensure that restoration is successful. The preserve serves as a place where people from all walks of life can come together to learn and exchange knowledge about how to be good stewards of our natural environment.

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