ellie schiller homosassa springs wildlife state park
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. (U.S. Hwy. 19)
Homosassa, FL 34446
352-628-5343
fax: 352-628-4243
| View of Manatees from Fish Bowl observatory |
| Manatees in main spring waiting for program to begin |
| Heritage Day at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Heritage Day historic photo |
| Easter Egg Hunt at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Easter Egg Hunt at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Children's Education Center at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Monthly Bird Walk at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Gardening Workshops at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Fish Bowl during Celebration of Lights at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Celebration of Lights at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Enjoying a toboggan ride during Celebration of Lights at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Pontoon boat on Pepper Creek at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
| Face painter at Haunted Tram Rides event |
| Maygar, a Western Cougar is an ambassador for the endangered Florida Panther. |
| Lu, the hippopotamus lives at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. A longtime resident, Lu was granted Florida citizenship by then Governor C |
| A Red fox snoozes in the shade. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has Red and Gray foxes. |
| The floating underwater observatory known as the Fish Bowl allows an underwater view of the manatees and fish in the main spring. |
| One of the wildlife park's alligators soaks up some sun in the lagoon. |
| A river otter enjoys a swim in the otter habitat at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. |
| Roseate Spoonbills show off their two chicks in the Roseate Spoonbill habitat |
| Two Black Bears enjoy their natural habitat at the Park |
| One of the manatees who live in the spring at the Park |
Top Features
- • Open Year-Round
- • Restaurant
- • Capacity of Boat: 42
- • Family Friendly
- • Food/Beverage Service
- • Hiking/Nature Trails
- • Restrooms
- • Wheelchair-friendly
- • Group Discount
Description
Visitors can stroll along unspoiled nature trails and see deer, bear, bobcats, otters and cougars at close range. Many varieties of birds, from colorful wood ducks, and flamingos to birds of prey, herons and egrets, also make Homosassa Springs their home.
Amenities
- Boat Tours
- Hiking/Nature Trails
- Zoo
- ADA Compliant
- Disabled Accessible
- Wheelchair-friendly
- Group Discount
- Boat Dock
- Concessions
- Food/Beverage Service
- Meeting Facilities
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Restaurant
- Restrooms
- Capacity of Boat: 42
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. Ticket counters close at 4 p.m.
- Open Year-Round
- Family Friendly
- Half day
- Tour Duration: 4 hours
- Wedding Services
