The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is located on Nokuse Plantation, a 55,000-acre private nature preserve in Walton County, Northwest Florida. Nokuse is the largest private conservation project east of the Mississippi River and lies within one of the most biologically diverse regions in the country.

Northwest Florida is recognized as an ecological hotspot, home to a remarkable variety of plants, animals, and natural communities. Decades of agriculture, forestry, and development have reduced many of these ecosystems, making habitat protection critical to the survival of native wildlife.

Founded in 2000 by conservationist M.C. Davis, Nokuse Plantation was established to preserve, protect, and restore Florida’s natural landscapes. Designed around the core reserve and wildlife corridor concept, Nokuse connects over one million acres of protected lands, linking major conservation areas in Florida and Alabama.

As part of the planned Northwest Florida Greenway, Nokuse plays a vital role in long-term conservation efforts across the region. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center serves as an educational gateway on Nokuse Plantation, inspiring learning, conservation, and a deeper connection to Northwest Florida’s unique biodiversity.