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E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

Name: E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center
Address: 4956 State Hwy 20 E, Freeport, Florida, 32439, US
Telephone: +1 850-835-1824

Nature Center in Freeport, Florida near the 30A corridor.

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About E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is listed in the Activities & Attractions section of Florida 30A Directory. This Nature Center is located in Freeport, Florida, near the Scenic Highway 30A corridor. Use this page for practical visitor information, contact details, map context, directions, public review research, and nearby stops. The listed address is 4956 State Hwy 20 E, Freeport, Florida, 32439.

Where E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center sits along 30A

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Business30A midpoint referenceCommunity center

Corridor areaCentral 30A

Nearest communityGrayton Beach

From 30A midpoint12 mi

1. Grayton Beach12 mi
2. Blue Mountain Beach12 mi
3. WaterColor12 mi

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What visitors should know

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Parking: Free on-site parking; gated entrance off Hwy 20.
Typical hours: Public hours limited to June-July (Thu-Fri, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.) plus select public events; closed to the public during the school year for student programs.
Price range: $ (typically $7-10 admission during public events; free for school programs).
Family-friendly: Yes — very family- and kid-friendly.
Dog-friendly: Not specified; primarily an educational wildlife facility.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible; bathrooms in every building; filtered water stations.
Seasonal operation: Public access is seasonal (summer) and event-based; check the calendar before visiting.
Additional visitor notes: A 501(c)3 environmental education center on Nokuse Plantation (a restored longleaf pine forest), founded in 2009 by Walton County conservationist M.C. Davis and named for biologist E.O. Wilson. Houses over 50 educational wildlife ambassadors (birds of prey, reptiles, bobcats) and educates roughly 6,000 students a year for free; located about 20-25 minutes inland from the 30A corridor near Freeport.

Public review research

Public review themes for E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

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Review theme 1

Staff clearly care about the animals. Kids loved seeing everything up close.

Review theme 2

Impressive educational mission and peaceful setting. Interesting exhibits.

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About E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

Where E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center sits along 30A

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