Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

This article is about the tourist attraction and state park. For the place in Citrus County, Florida, see Homosassa Springs, Florida.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Main entrance sign
Map showing the location of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Map showing the location of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Map showing the location of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Map showing the location of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
LocationCitrus County, Florida, United States
Nearest cityHomosassa Springs, Florida
Coordinates28°48′00″N 82°35′17″W / 28.80000°N 82.58806°W / 28.80000; -82.58806
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
Homosassa Springs
Wildlife State Park
Legend
Wildlife park/
West entrance
Visitor center/
Main entrance
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Boat service
(9:00 am – 3:30 pm)
Tram service
(9:00 am – 5:30 pm)

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located near Homosassa Springs, Florida, in the United States. The park is one of the notable locations in the state to view manatees. Visitors can get close to the animals on a floating observatory. Black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators, and river otters have also been seen in the park. The park is also home to the hippopotamus Lu, famously known for his performances in many movies for the past 40 years. The park is officially named Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in honor of Elmyra Felburn Schiller (1943 – 2009), a benefactor of the Florida state park system.