What time does Homosassa Springs Open?
Homosassa Springs is one of the only places in the world where manatees may be observed at close range 365 days a year. Hours are 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., 365 days a year. Ticket counters close at 4 p.m.
How much does it cost to get in Homosassa State Park?
To get into Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, it will cost adult visitors, $13. Anyone over 13 is considered an adult; children ages 6-12 will cost $5, and there is no entrance fee for children under 6 years of age.
Are there alligators in Homosassa Springs?
Also known as Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Homosassa springs also feature various captive animals such as alligators, black bears, red wolf, key deer, flamingoes, whooping cranes, and the Lu, the oldest hippopotamus in captivity.
Is Lu the hippo still alive?
Lu just recently celebrated his 61st birthday! He is still the oldest living hippopotamus in North America.
What is special about Homosassa Springs?
For thousands of years, the Homosassa main spring has lured humans and wildlife alike. One of the unique features of the Homosassa headspring is that the main vent flows from three points underground with each vent having different salt content and water quality.
What is the best time to see manatees at Crystal River?
The best time to see wild manatees at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is from November-March. The weather is at its coolest, and the manatees are the most concentrated around the warm water springs that they depend on for their survival.
When can you see manatees in Homosassa?
The peak season for observing manatees is November through April, and the local manatee population swells to its largest size between December and February. You can spot manatees in our waterways all year round, but the population is much smaller during the summer months.
Can you kayak in Homosassa?
Free launches are available in Homosassa from the boat dock at MacRae’s or from the kayak launch behind Riversport Kayaks; we recommend the kayak launch and its easy trailer parking area.
Who is the oldest hippo?
They come to see the oldest hippo in the Americas: Lu, which is short for Lucifer. The 60-year-old bull hippopotamus has lived at the park for almost his entire life. Born in San Diego in 1960, Lu was relocated to Homosassa Springs to join the Ivan Tors Animal Actors.
