| Page Views: 4,112 Last Visit to Homosassa Springs: August, 2000 | Homosassa Springs by bugalugs - last update: May 11, 2003 |
Homosassa Springs is situted 75 miles north of Tampa, Florida, on highway 19.
It is the home of the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, and my main reason for visiting was to see manatees.
It is contained in an area of over 170 acres, where you can see not just manatees, but also alligators, crocodiles, river otters, bob cats, birds of prey including ducks, pelicans, herons and egrets, deer and also a black bear (this bear was unfortunately on its own, but on speaking to an assistant of my concerns was told that they were in the process of trying to find it a mate - I really hope that they have).
There are education talks and demonstrations on the animals and their habitats.
Manatees are large marine mammals and adults can weigh on average between 1000-1500 pounds, with an adult measuring about 12 feet. They need fresh or low salt water to live in. They also need warm water especially in the winter months as they can catch a respiratory illness which can cause death.
On arriving at the park there is an information office/shop.
It is a very interesting place to visit and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I would advise about 4 hours for a visit.
The park is open daily from 9am -5.30pm
The price was approximately $8 for adults - $5 for children under 12 years.
No pets are allowed in the park but kennels are provided free of charge.
Facilities include a snack bar and picnic tables. |
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Donnylass Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:57 UTC
I didnt realise you'd been here - I was supposed to go to Florida last year (only cos I want to see manatees), but it didnt happen. You lucky person - it must have been wonderful. Your photos and info are brilliant | doreenellen Mon May 1, 2006 21:10 UTC
What an interesting place and to see those manatees must have been great. Good page and lovely photos | Stephen-KarenConn Sat Oct 29, 2005 01:36 UTC
I was just a kid when my Dad took me to Homosassa Springs. I was fascinated then then, and would love to return. | BerniShand Fri Mar 19, 2004 20:19 UTC
it looks fantastic here, now tell me, how long did you have to hold your breath for while you were taking that picture LOL |
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