Bald Eagles Soar as July’s feature at the Wildlife Park
Enjoy Special Programs and Displays about the Bald Eagle Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be focusing on the threatened Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus… Read More
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Living with Black Bears program June 21 at Homosassa Widlife Park
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be focusing on Florida’s Black bears during the month of June. There will be displays and hands-on… Read More
Wildlife Park to focus on Black Bears in June
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be focusing on Florida’s Black bears during the month of June. There will be displays and hands-on… Read More
Wildlife Park Plans Memorial Day activities for May 28
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will offer special activities to remember and honor all who served our… Read More
Wildflowers and Wetlands Presentation May 25
On Friday, May 25, 2018, Park volunteer Jodi Lanier will present a program on the native wildflowers of Florida. The program will start at 1:00… Read More
Artist Susan Strawbridge featured at Coastal Library in May
Susan Strawbridge, a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society, a member of Citrus Watercolor Society, and a member artist at the Florida Artists Gallery,… Read More
Wildflowers and Wetlands featured in May at the Wildlife Park
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will highlight Wildflowers and Wetlands during the month of May when wildflowers are springing up along our roadsides… Read More
Living with Florida Panthers Program at Wildlife Park April 26
A special program on the Living with Florida Panthers initiative will be presented on Thursday, April 26, 2018, starting at 1:00 pm in the Florida… Read More
Living with Florida Panthers: part of the Wildlife Park’s April celebration of Big & Little Florida Cats
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be highlighting Florida Panthers and Bobcats during the month of April. A special program and displays are… Read More
Wildlife Park plans Spring Egg-stravaganza March 31
Children invited to a spring egg hunt and puppet play The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will be hosting a Spring EGG-stravaganza starting at… Read More
Learn about Nature Coast Shell Middens at the Wildlife Park March 22
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is celebrating History month during March and will be welcoming Nigel Rudolph, Public Archaeology Coordinator for Florida Public… Read More
Wildlife Park Focuses on Homosassa’s History in March
Learn about Homosassa’s history with special programs and exhibits The history of Homosassa and the Park will be highlighted during the month of March at… Read More
Wildlife Park to host Bird Walk February 24
Experienced and novice birders are welcome The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon… Read More
Arts & Crafts Show at the Wildlife Park Saturday February 10
The Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host a Wildlife Park Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on… Read More
Alligators are the Focus in February at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park’s monthly focus in February will be on the American alligator. Displays will be available in the Visitor Center… Read More
Wildlife Park to host Guided Bird Walk Jan. 27
Experienced and novice birders are welcome The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon… Read More
Wildlife Park presents Endangered Red Wolf Program January 18
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be highlighting Red wolves during the month of January. Special events and exhibits are planned on the… Read More
Wildlife Park to throw party for Lu the Hippo’s 58th Birthday Jan. 26
State park and local children will celebrate popular hippo’s Birthday The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will celebrate… Read More
Wildlife Park’s January Focus: Red Wolves
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be highlighting Red wolves during the month of January. Special events and exhibits are planned on the… Read More
Wildlife Park features Celebration of Lights through Dec. 26
Lights, decorations, music, and more create perfect holiday wonderland The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, along with the… Read More
Wildlife Park presents Winter Solstice programs Dec. 17
Park volunteer Elizabeth De Monte invites you to learn some fun and interesting facts about the Winter Solstice which is coming December 21, 2017. She… Read More
Whooping Cranes and Celebration of Lights at the Wildlife Park in December
Whooping cranes will be highlighted during the month of December at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Later in the month, The Celebration of… Read More
Wildlife Park to host November 25 Bird Walk
Experienced and novice birders are welcome The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon… Read More
Wildlife Puppeteers to Present New Play Nov. 22
New puppet plays to highlight “Night at the Wildlife Park“ The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be… Read More
Fall Arts in the Wildlife Park Show Nov. 18-19
The Citrus Watercolor Society will be holding its Fall Arts in the Wildlife Park exhibit and sale in the Visitor Center of the Ellie Schiller… Read More
See the Wildlife Park Residents enjoying their Halloween Treats
Enjoy the photos of the park animals receiving their Halloween treats as part of the park’s animal enrichment program. These photos were taken by Susan… Read More
Manatees swim into spotlight at Wildlife Park
With cooling temperatures, wild manatees are seeking warmer spring waters and will be joining Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park’s resident manatees in the park’s first-magnitude spring. Read More
Betsy the Manatee Welcomed Home
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park has welcomed Betsy the manatee back home. Betsy arrives from the Cincinnati Zoo, where she has lived for… Read More
New Wildlife Puppeteers play at the Wildlife Park Oct. 21
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be presenting an exciting new Wildlife Puppeteers’ play this Saturday, October… Read More
Wildlife Park to host Oct. 21 Bird Walk
Experienced and novice birders are welcome The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon… Read More