Tax Frauds Lose Dino Park, Get Jail Cells

Kent Hovid told anyone and everyone that he didn't have to pay taxes on his Dinosaur Adventure Land theme park in Pensacola, Florida, because he and his employees were "workers of God." On November 3 a jury disagreed. Hovid was sent to prison, and could stay there up to 288 years. His wife, Jo, was found guilty of evading bank reporting requirements, and could get 225 years (neither is expected to serve more than a year or two.). The state of Florida estimates that Kent failed to pay $845,000 in taxes, and Jo withdrew more than $1.1 million from Creation Science Evangelism accounts in many, many checks of just under $10,000, made out to "cash."

Dinosaur Adventure Land -- now closed -- was a small park that obviously did excellent business. It had a couple of dinosaur statues, a museum, a "science center," and an outdoor climbing wall painted with a mural of the Ark being built with the help of friendly dinosaurs. Its purpose was to expose visitors to the Creationist view that humans and dinosaurs coexisted and that evolution did not occur.

Kent, who was fond of quoting scripture to defend his position, evidently forgot Matthew 22:21 -- Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's...." It's a shame that no one pointed it out to him, as it probably would have saved a lot of misunderstanding. [11/12/2006]

Dinosaur Adventureland: 5800 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL


The Creation Store re-opened in April of 2010, and welcomes its customers to a new Beginning. Located in central Pensacola, this store offers a treasure trove of Creation-based resources from Dr. Kent Hovind's popular Creation Seminar Series; to the Introduction to Electricity educational DVD to a 15-inch plush T-Rex Backpack every child would love!

This store is unique in the fact that a Science Room has been set up to see actual artifacts, a large ant farm, and a dinosaur hands-on activity area free of charge. "Ken" and "Barbie", our to-scale velociraptors, will greet you, as well as the largest collection of Ica Stones in North America. We also host special events on Creation. Please sign up for our emails to notify you of these special local events.

You may visit us daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. To schedule a private tour, you may contact Brenda, the store manager, at bechols@drdino.com. Bring your friends, children, and spouse and let us help you learn from God's Word, the true stories of Creation!



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