A 45 foot deep natural spring is the centerpiece of this more than 210 acre large park, located on US 19 in Homosassa Springs, Florida. The springs are the headwaters of the beautiful Homosassa River that flows nine miles west into the Gulf of Mexico. Saltwater and freshwater fish are attracted to these natural springs with their constant, year-round temperature of 72 degrees F. A floating underwater observatory inside the springs allows the visitor to view fish and manatee at close range. About 350 volunteers help in the operation, maintenance and improvement of the park.
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Download Aerial View of the Park.
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The starting point of a lifetime experience. Directions, Admission etc. |
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Calendar of PUBLIC events, Education See upcoming 2013 events |
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Friends of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park |
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Explore the early history of the park, the Mullet Train and more |
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Read about and see the story of three Bear Cubs |
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The Underwater Observatory, a.k.a. Fish Bowl |
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Large number of native Birds. Check out Whooping Crane |
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Facts about and images of the West Indian manatee |
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Alligators, crocodiles, snakes and turtles |
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Red Wolf, Cougar, bear, hippo, bobcat and much more |
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For and about the Park's volunteers |
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Nearby Archaeological & Preserve State Park, Yulee Historic site |
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Nearby large RV and tent campground with access to the river |
E-mail questions or comments to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Trivia: Did you know that the word "Homosassa" is a Creek word meaning "Place of many Pepper Plants" ?
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