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| The Fish Bowl is one of the highlights of the Park, and offers an underwater viewing area for manatees and the many fish that inhabit the waters of the Homosassa River. The Fish Bowl floats in the Homosassa Spring at its head waters and has large plate glass windows that have a viewing area of 360 degrees. Visitors can walk completely around the Fish Bowl and view the manatees as they play and move around the spring. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Thousands of fish flock to the springs year round and as many as 34 different kinds have been identified Snook Snapper, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Mullet and more. The fish can come and go as they please. The Manatees that live in the spring are kept as part of a rehabilitation center program that allows them to return to full health and eventually return to the wild. These manatees are very playful and can be seen doing all sorts of funny and interesting things. They can swim upside down and spiral through the water as they move from spot to spot. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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See actual photos of manatees in the spring taken with our Manatee Cam |
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| They will often press their faces against the underwater glass, looking at people in the Fish Bowl making them wonder who is really on display. Visitors will be amazed at the sheer size of these very passive creatures. Manatees average around 1200 pounds full grown and can easily be 12 or 13 feet long. |
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Park Map | Fishbowl | Museum | Boat dock | Main Entrance |
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