The same year, Marion County Schools constructed the Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center on the property.

[2] In January 2013, after years of declining profits and increasing environmental problems, the state took over control of the park, releasing Palace Entertainment from their obligations.

Also, a colony of non-native rhesus macaques were introduced to the park in early 1938 by a tour boat operator, known locally as "Colonel Tooey", to enhance his "Jungle Cruise" ride.

The park has 15 miles (24 km) of trails, access to the Silver River, 10 luxury cabins, and a 59-site, full-facility campground.

One week, early in November, the center also puts on the Ocali County Days as a fund raiser.

For that Tuesday through Friday, it is open to public, private, and home schooled children and their teachers, who have made reservations with the center.

The event is open to the general public on Saturday and Sunday and has become a popular annual attraction in the area.