The park serves as a rehabilitation center and refuge for endangered West Indian Manatees that have been orphaned or injured in the wild and also for manatees that have been born in captivity. The natural spring environment allows them an opportunity to re-acclimate themselves to a more natural environment before they are returned to the wild. The park does not allow swimming with the manatees because these animals may someday be released and would lose their fear of man, placing them at a disadvantage once they are returned to the wild. GIFT SHOP Homosassa Springs offers a variety of gifts that may be purchased from the park or through mail order. Proceeds of gifts such as T-shirts, Florida State Parks Auto Tags, manatee pins and hats are used to preserve and enhance the natural and cultural resources of Florida State Parks.
All schedules are subject to change, weather permitting.
Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.