South Florida Water Management District

The DuPuis Reserve Visitor Center is near Lake Okeechobee in Central Florida. Formerly the White Belt Ranch, owned by John G. DuPuis it has largely been returned to pristine Everglades environment throught the efforts of the South Florida Water Management District.

The Native Habitat exhibits simulate the main ecosystems, plants and animals found on the property including pinelands, cypress swamp and freshwater marsh.

Our collaboration with the SFWMD, DuPuis staff and rangers resulted in a high quality, low-budget exhibit. Graphics, taxiderm animals and faux plants create representations of the diverse flora and fauna found on the grounds, but not readily visible to day-visitors.