ABSTRACT
In developing and developed economies, nature environment has been constantly exploited for economic ends and social development that inevitably deprives certain groups of people, such as city dwellers, from nature on a daily base. This situation motivates people to come in contact with nature as a rewarding leisure pursuit thought various types of activities such as hiking and wildlife viewing. Meanwhile, the tourism business regards nature as a viable resource to stage optimal tourist experiences for the sake of business growth.
