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26 Mar, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Let's take a peek into the future... that is the Flamingo Visitor Center's future!

Swipe to see the "before and after" of the main entrance and one of the exhibits. The "afters" are renderings, as the center is in construction.

NPS Images Deputy Superintendent Sabri...This "after" rend...Ranger Alan stands in a con...This "after" rend...
This historic visitor center is undergoing a complete rehabilitation and is expected to reopen to visitors later this year.
So what else is changing? Some of the renovations include replacing the entire roof, adding structural improvements to help withstand hurricane-force winds and storm surges, and creating a completely new interior.
The new design not only will ensure that the visitor center will be resilient to climate change but also keeps the original character of the building.

Stay tuned for more updates on Flamingo!

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