Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
This state park pairs a wildlife walk with close views of Florida wildlife, including endangered Florida panther, red wolf, manatee and black bear. The Fish Bowl underwater observatory floats in the main spring for an up-close view of fish and manatees.
Fifteen minutes south, this state-park refuge is the year-round answer: a spring-fed viewing setup with daily programs built around rehabbing manatees and a floating underwater observatory. It delivers a guaranteed sighting on the summer days when the wild springs are quiet.
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Map & parking
Arrive for a daily manatee program at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
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