Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Recreation and Parks

Welcome to West Entrance Fishbowl Drive

The West Entrance into the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located on Fishbowl Drive and can be reached Via U.S. Highway 19 to County Road 490 (Halls River Road). Go about 1 mile to Fish Bowl Drive, then left a short distance to the Park. The West Entrance is the location of the Fish bowl observatory and animal areas.

It is also the location where the boats dock and the trams unload people that have parked in the main US 19 parking lot so they can gain entrance into the Park. There is adequate parking for people who do not wish to enter at the main US 19 location.

The Snack Bar at the West Entrance on Fishbowl Drive is now called the Manatee Café, and has been open since early October. Its hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Manatee Café's phone number is (352) 628-3180

Park Hours:

The Park is open everyday from
9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Ticket counter closes at 4 p.m.

Parkside CafeGateway to Main Spring

In the Nest of Treasures Gift Shop, you will find many choices of manatee and wildlife items for purchase. They range from posters to stuffed animals. You can find some unique items for your personal collection or choose from many gift ideas.
West Entrance gift shop

  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

• Park Map •Main Entrance •West Entrance •Park Location •Fish Bowl
•Homosassa River •Children's Education Center •Boat Docks
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