December 9th, 2010 is the Official Date of our Grand Opening Ceremony for the Visitor Center
Established in 1888, Neosho National Fish Hatchery in Neosho, Missouri, is the oldest operating federal fish hatchery in the nation. It contributes to endangered species recovery efforts and stocking in the Missouri River watershed.
The “Visitor Center” at Neosho NFH will encompass 9,500 square feet of floor space. It will include an audiovisual room for viewing videos and presentations/seminars; historic exhibits on the Hatchery and the railcar
era in fisheries; aquariums; an Ozark cavefish exhibit; a wet lab and a library; and an outdoor deck that will extend over hatchery Pond 11. The visitor center will also house much needed office space for the hatchery
staff and a bookstore that will be operated by the Friends of the Neosho National Fish Hatchery. The new visitor center is expected to increase hatchery visitation from 45,000 to more than 100,000 visitors annually.
The “Visitor Center” at Neosho NFH will encompass 9,500 square feet of floor space. It will include an audiovisual room for viewing videos and presentations/seminars; historic exhibits on the Hatchery and the railcar
era in fisheries; aquariums; an Ozark cavefish exhibit; a wet lab and a library; and an outdoor deck that will extend over hatchery Pond 11. The visitor center will also house much needed office space for the hatchery
staff and a bookstore that will be operated by the Friends of the Neosho National Fish Hatchery. The new visitor center is expected to increase hatchery visitation from 45,000 to more than 100,000 visitors annually.
