 Facilities at the 65 @,@ 000 @-@ square @-@ foot ( 6 @,@ 000 m2 ) Tom Ridge Environmental Center include eight research laboratories ( including several large aquariums ) for the RSC , several classrooms , a " Discovery Center " for younger students to explore science hands @-@ on , interpretive exhibits highlighting local and regional flora and fauna , as well as the human history and culture of the area . The center also offers a large @-@ format movie theater , a smaller theater , gift shop , cafeteria , and a 75 @-@ foot ( 23 m ) tall observation tower that overlooks Lake Erie . The center was constructed as a " green " building and has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) rating from the United States Green Building Council . Besides supporting environmental research and education , the center is meant to " increase off @-@ season use " of the state park . 
