Tips 1 - 6 of 6 Homosassa Springs Things to Do
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Things To Do: The Manatee
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A female manatee gives birth to a calf once every 2/5 years but can occasionally give birth to twins. Manatee calves suckle from their mothers and when they are about 4 months old they start to eat vegetation. They stay with their mothers learning how to survive for food, warm waters and migratory routes until they are between 1-2 years old. (If only our siblings took as much notice! :)
Manatees are between 4/5 years old before they are fully grown and weight about 1000-1200 pounds and 10-12 feet in length. They can consume over 150 pounds of vegetation each day!! Although mainly vegetarians a manatees diet is also supplemented by the insects living on the vegetation which they eat.
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Phone: 352 628 2311
Address: 4150 S.Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, Florida
Directions: US19
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Things To Do: The Manatee
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They are very gentle creatures and although curious are disinclined to socialise with man.A female manatee gives birth to a calf once every 2/5 years but can occasionally give birth to twins. Manatee calves suckle from their mothers and when they are about 4 months old they start to eat vegetation. They stay with their mothers learning how to survive for food, warm waters and migratory routes until they are between 1-2 years old. (If only our siblings took as much notice! :)
Manatees are between 4/5 years old before they are fully grown and weight about 1000-1200 pounds and 10-12 feet in length. They can consume over 150 pounds of vegetation each day!! Although mainly vegetarians a manatees diet is also supplemented by the insects living on the vegetation which they eat.
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Phone: 352 628 2311
Address: 4150 S.Suncoast Boulevard,Homosassa,Florida
Directions: US19
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Things To Do: The Manatee
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You are transported on a pontoon up a meandering river which is so tranquil and peaceful, it was a lovely experience. When you disembark you are free to wonder at your leisure.
And here at last I saw the reason for my visit, the manatees, such a wonderful experience.
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Phone: 352 628 2311
Address: 4150 S.Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, Flordia
Directions: US19
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Things To Do: The Hippo
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This park is made up of wetlands and a spring-run stream that bubbles up out of the 45 foot deep Homosassa Springs.
The staff are extremely helpful and answered all our questions, they also rehabilitate injured or orphaned manatees here at the park. The natural spring environment helps them to acclimatise before they are returned to the wild.
A Hippo basking in the sun
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Phone: 352 628 2311
Address: 4150 S.Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, Florida
Directions: US19
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Things To Do: Crocodiles
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There are daily talks and demonstrations with the manatees, crocodiles, alligators, as well as other animals in the park.
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Phone: 352 628 2311
Address: 4150 S.Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, Florida
Directions: US19
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Things To Do: Birds
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There are lots of birds at the park including flamingos, hersons, egrets and ducks.
Such a lovely peaceful setting.
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Phone: 352 628 2311
Address: 4150 S.Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, Florida
Directions: US19
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Donnylass Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:57 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 22:10 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 02:36 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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