Holozoo Leased Former Coconut Grove Lighting Store
The 51,000-square-foot digital zoo site at 3000 SW 28th Lane is slated to open in November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Commercial
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Holozoo Florida secured a massive 51,000-square-foot lease this past June to transform the former Farrey's Lighting, Bath & Decorative Hardware building in Coconut Grove. The site represents the largest retail lease in Miami for the third quarter of 2026.
Why it matters
The operator selected Miami specifically for the city's hot and humid weather, betting that the climate will drive residents toward indoor entertainment options. The facility is expected to draw 1.5 million annual visitors once operational.
The 51,000-square-foot lease is the largest in Miami for the third quarter of 2026, set against a local retail vacancy rate of 3% citywide and 1.2% in Coconut Grove. Build-out costs for the holographic display technology are estimated between $2 million and $3 million.
The players
Holozoo Florida
The operator converting the former lighting store into a digital zoo.
Constellation Group
The commercial building owner that purchased the site for nearly $12 million.
The details
Constellation Group, which purchased the property for nearly $12 million in October 2025, is overseeing the conversion of the former lighting store. The new facility will use five distinct holographic technologies to project roughly 100 animal visuals for visitors. Following the lease signing in June 2026, the property is undergoing renovations to prepare for its projected November 2026 debut.
Timeline
The building at 3000 SW 28th Lane was constructed in 2001.
Constellation Group acquired the property in October 2025.
The lease agreement was signed in June 2026.
The facility is projected to open in November 2026.
Beyond the 305
The massive scale of this lease stands out against the broader citywide retail vacancy rate of 3%. While this is the first Miami location, the operators are already eyeing potential future sites in Orlando, New York City, and Turkey.
Local residents looking for new indoor activities can expect the venue to open by November 2026. The shift from a retail hardware store to a digital zoo highlights the growing trend of experiential commercial development within the neighborhood.
The takeaway
This project signals a notable change for the Coconut Grove retail corridor as traditional hardware footprints shift toward large-scale interactive entertainment. Keep an eye on the 3000 SW 28th Lane site as build-out renovations move toward completion later this year.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bisnow.
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