Celebrating Our Guests’ Impact: Giving Back to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

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At EcoTour Adventures, we’ve always believed that experiencing wildlife should go hand-in-hand with protecting it. Since our founding 17 years ago, we’ve contributed over $200,000 to wildlife and land conservation efforts—and we absolutely could not have done it without you, our guests. Your commitment to giving back has made all the difference, and we want to celebrate your remarkable contributions.

A Promise to Give Back

From the very beginning, EcoTour Adventures pledged to donate 2% of the cost of every tour to local organizations dedicated to preserving the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Why? Because the hard work of these conservation organizations keeps our landscape thriving and wild. Without their devotion, Wyoming’s iconic scenery and abundant wildlife might not exist in the way we know and love—and there might not even be a place for us to guide you in forging deeper connections to this land.

The WYldlife for Tomorrow Initiative

In 2019, our founder, Taylor Phillips, launched the WYldlife for Tomorrow program under The WYldlife Fund. This initiative seeks to close a long-standing gap in wildlife tourism: while Wyoming’s wildlife fuels a thriving tourism industry, historically, many businesses relying on this vital resource contributed very little back into conservation.

  • Tourism depends on wildlife: Visitors flock to see our magnificent animals, filling hotels, restaurants, and recreational services.
  • WYldlife for Tomorrow changes the game by offering a mechanism for tourism businesses to proactively invest in a sustainable future for our wildlife.

EcoTour Adventures is proud to be at the forefront of this change, as an early and enthusiastic donor. What’s more exciting is that our guests have taken up the call to action, too.

Our Guests’ Incredible Impact

Whenever you book a tour with us, you’re invited to donate to WYldlife for Tomorrow through our online reservation portal. These guest donations directly support habitat improvements, wildlife crossings, and vital landscape research. In 2024 alone, our guests contributed over $10,000 to WYldlife for Tomorrow. That’s an astounding show of support—and it wouldn’t be possible without your generosity.

Looking Ahead

We are deeply grateful to all of you for your part in preserving the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Whether you’ve donated through our check-out portal or simply joined us on a tour, every bit of involvement helps make our conservation work possible.

As we look toward the future, we remain inspired and energized by what we can achieve together. Wyoming’s wildlife thanks you, and so do we! Here’s to many more years of exploring the wilds of this incredible landscape and ensuring it thrives for generations to come.

Ready to make a difference? Book a tour with EcoTour Adventures and be part of our ongoing mission to protect and preserve Wyoming’s wild spaces. After all, it’s only together that we can continue making big strides for wildlife conservation—and we can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish next!


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