Earthpark is a proposed best-in-class educational facility with indoor rain forest and aquarium elements, and a mission of "inspiring generations to learn from the natural world."
Inspired by The Eden Project in Cornwall, England, Earthpark was aimed to be an educational ecosystem and a popular visitor attraction.
"[3] Same year, one of the prospective founders behind this project, Ray Townsend's son, Ted, had pledged $32.9 million of his own money.
[5] The complex was planned to be 3.5 acres (14,000 m2) in area with a 600,000 gallon aquarium and outdoor wetland and prairie exhibits.
[1] The Earthpark project was expected to employ 150 people directly and create an additional 2000 indirect jobs.