April 2009

The Visitor Center exhibits are finally under construction. Our contractor, Southern Custom Exhibits (Anniston, Alabama), began the process last month after working out the final design details with Refuge staff and representatives of the Friends and the Marshall Foundation. We are hoping for installation in September and a Gala Grand Opening in October.

There are two truly amazing exhibits that should attract visitors from near and far. One is Night Sounds of the Everglades. You enter a darkened circular chamber and are surrounded by realistic visual images and the actual sounds of insects, birds, frogs, gators, otters, raccoons, wind, and rain – unique, eerie, and beautiful. The other is a Virtual Airboat Tour of Loxahatchee. You take a seat in a closed chamber in an airboat mock-up. As it moves and vibrates the wind blows and the visuals and narration make you feel and see the pristine elegance of the refuge-close up and personal.

Steve Horowitz
President
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