“…The authors are aware of only one similar study, Priskin (2003), which identifies factors that may influence tourists' wildflower appreciation: walking in close proximity to plants (numerous species require viewing from less than one metre away for clear observation), suitable walking paths, and signage and interpretation material. Various researchers have, however, identified factors that influence the experience of viewing wildlife and birds (for example, Burger, Gochfeld, & Niles, 1995;DeBruyn & Smith, 2009;Finkler & Higham, 2004;Foxlee, 2001;Hammitt, Dulin, & Wells, 1993;Lindsey, Alexander, Mills, Romańach, & Woodroffe, 2007;McFarlane, 1994;Montag, Patterson, & Freimund, 2005;Orams, 2000;Schänzel & McIntosh, 2000;Wolf & Croft, 2012;Ziegler, Dearden, & Rollins, 2012). Results from these studies collectively show that many factors, such as accessibility, proximity to the wildlife and the possibility of clear observation, are important for a successful wildlife-viewing experience, and that 150…”