nature reserve
noun
: an area where animals and plants are protected and that has few buildings or homes
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Virunga National Park is the oldest nature reserve in Africa, inaugurated in 1925, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Mayor Cathleen DeSimone has unveiled plans to transform Capron Park Zoo into a nature reserve and wildlife rehabilitation center, describing the vision as a financial decision that cuts recurring personnel costs.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Further inland and to the south, Wolwedans Boulders Camp sits atop an island of granite and sandy plains found within a private nature reserve deep in the desert.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Mayor Cathleen DeSimone has unveiled plans to transform Capron Park Zoo into a nature reserve and wildlife rehabilitation center, describing the vision as a financial decision that cuts recurring personnel costs.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Further inland and to the south, Wolwedans Boulders Camp sits atop an island of granite and sandy plains found within a private nature reserve deep in the desert.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Nature reserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nature%20reserve. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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