Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Common questions about Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

• Where is Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park?

  Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is at 4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446, Florida. It sits along I-75, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.

• What are the hours at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park?

  Typical hours: 9am–5:30pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park like to visit on a family road trip?

  Manatees. In the wild. Well, semi-wild — this is a state park with a spring where manatees come to hang out like they pay rent. There's also a hippo named Lu who has been here since the 1960s and was granted honorary Florida citizenship by the governor. I'm not making that up. The underwater observatory lets your kids watch manatees swim by at eye level. About 40 minutes off I-75, but this is the kind of Florida your kids will never forget.

• Is Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park family-friendly?

  Yes — Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database.

• How long should families plan to stay at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, depending on kid stamina and weather.