Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation and Parks
Welcome to the Main Entrance U.S. Highway 19
The Main Building on U. S. 19
Here you will find the ticket counter, a Tourist Resource Center, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Manatee Education Center, Boat docks, State of Elegance Gift Shop and rest rooms. Our Visitor Center and main entrance is located on U.S. Highway 19 in Homosassa Springs about 75 miles north of Tampa / St. Petersburg.
The Park serves as a rehabilitation center and refuge for endangered West Indian manatees that have been orphaned or injured in the wild and also for manatees that have been born in captivity. The natural spring environment allows them an opportunity to re-acclimate themselves to a more natural environment before they are returned to the wild.The Park also offers a showcase of native Florida wildlife and endangered species. Visitors will also find Educational programs, gift shops, boat rides and picnic areas.
Here you will find the ticket counter, a Tourist Resource Center, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Manatee Education Center, Boat docks, State of Elegance Gift Shop and rest rooms. Our Visitor Center and main entrance is located on U.S. Highway 19 in Homosassa Springs about 75 miles north of Tampa / St. Petersburg.
The Park serves as a rehabilitation center and refuge for endangered West Indian manatees that have been orphaned or injured in the wild and also for manatees that have been born in captivity. The natural spring environment allows them an opportunity to re-acclimate themselves to a more natural environment before they are returned to the wild.The Park also offers a showcase of native Florida wildlife and endangered species. Visitors will also find Educational programs, gift shops, boat rides and picnic areas.
The new restaurant upstairs at the Visitor Center on U.S. 19 is Remember When Restaurant. It opened Friday, November 25, and is now open daily during Park operating hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (7 days a week). Breakfast is served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with lunch starting at 11:00 a.m.
The restaurant's phone number is (352) 628-1717.
Park Prices:
Regualr adult admission is $9.00;
Children $5.00 (ages 3 through 12 )
Children under 3 years of age are admitted free
Regualr adult admission is $9.00;
Children $5.00 (ages 3 through 12 )
Children under 3 years of age are admitted free
Main Entrance gift shop
A Season's Pass is $22.50 and is good for an individual.Season Passes are sold at the ticket counters or may be purchased through the mail. A Season's Pass entitles the holder to a year's unlimited admission to the Wildlife Park from the date of issue.
Group rates are available for groups of ten or more with an advance reservation. (2 weeks advance reservation is recommended).
For more information contact:
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd Homosassa, FL 34446
Or you can reach the park by calling
352-628-5343
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S. Suncoast Blvd Homosassa, FL 34446
Or you can reach the park by calling
352-628-5343
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