For decades the Visitor Center has been a gateway to the wildlife park and the information center for Homosassa. It has informed hundreds of thousands of visitors and served our community well, but it is overdue for a makeover.

We recently completed an exciting concept plan designed to inspire and orient visitors about who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Eye-catching, interactive and immersive exhibits are distributed throughout the 4,500-square-foot space in six themed areas. As visitors move through the building they learn about springs, wildlife and how people play a role in protecting them. Images from the park provide a stunning backdrop while digital tables, displays, and games encourage visitors of all ages and backgrounds to explore. Upon leaving, visitors are prompted to join the collective effort to “Be A Champion” for wildlife and the wild places they inhabit.

Underway since 2018, the project’s conceptual design and development phase was completed through the state of Florida’s “Partnership-in-Parks” program. The next step is to procure funding for architectural preparations estimated to cost $1.2 million. Once the space is prepared, exhibits can be built and installed at an estimated cost of $2.4 million. Funding for this project is anticipated to come from community donations and grants.