Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Learn about Homosassa Springs Underwater Observatory May 23

A unique program offering! Assistant Park Manager Zach Phifer will present a special program on the Underwater Observatory. Learn about the structure’s history,… Read More

Wetlands and Wildflowers Bloom into Focus at the Wildlife Park

As a warm summer breeze moves across a vast wet prairie, the dainty pink blooms of false foxglove dancing among wiry wisps of longleaved threeawn… Read More

Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park to give Visitors Mother’s Day Flowers

In honor of Mother’s day, the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will give away carnations to visitors on Sunday, May 12, 2019, while supplies… Read More

Wildlife Park announces Enrichment Day II on May 11, 2019

Guest Article by Dave Brown, Volunteer at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Because of the rousing success of the first Enrichment Day held in February,… Read More

Shell-abrating Gopher Tortoise Day at the Wildlife Park

Emerging from her burrow, a gopher tortoise saunters to a sandy patch of ground being warmed by the morning sun, the perfect site to bask… Read More

All Birders welcome at Homosassa Springs Bird Walk March 30

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon Society, will host a bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail on Saturday,… Read More

State Park Celebrates Manatee Appreciation Day

STATE PARK CELEBRATES MANATEE APPRECIATION DAY While Park Rangers and volunteers at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park appreciate manatees all year, on… Read More

Extra Wild Panther Program at the Wildlife Park March 14

Learn about the endangered Florida Panther and have a chance at experiencing a training session The Wildlife Care team at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife… Read More

Uniquely Florida: The Florida Panther

The Wildlife Care team at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park invites you to join them for an extra wild Florida Panther Program at 2:30 p.m. Read More

Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park hosts “Reading with a Ranger” March 2

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, will host “Reading With A Ranger” on Saturday,… Read More

February 23 Guided Bird Walk at Wildlife Park

Experienced and novice birders are welcome Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audubon Society, will host a bird walk… Read More

Spring Watercolor Art Show at Wildlife Park February 16-17

The Citrus Watercolor Society will be holding its Spring Art in the Wildlife Park Show and Sale in the Visitor Center at the Homosassa Springs… Read More

Create Valentines for Wildlife Park’s otter, Valentine on February 14

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park invites kids and adults of all ages to make valentines for Valentine, our resident park otter, on Valentine’s Day. Embrace… Read More

Wildlife Park to hold Enrichment Day event February 18

Learn about how Animal Enrichment helps the Park’s residents Guest article by Dave Brown, Volunteer at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs… Read More

Celebrate Lu the Hippo’s 59 Birthday at the Wildlife Park January 28

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, will host a special celebration for Lu the Hippopotamus’ 59th birthday on… Read More

Art and Craft Show at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park February 9, 2019

The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host an art and craft show on Saturday, February… Read More

Wildlife Park Community Program explains Prescribed Fire January 31

Community program educates about the purpose and benefit of prescribed fire The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, will… Read More

Guided Bird Walk January 26 at the Wildlife Park

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

Shaped by Fire: Prescribed Burning Benefits Ecosystem Restoration

Black plumes of smoke bellow up from beneath distant pine trees, sending silvery bits of ash fluttering down from a crisp blue sky. After several… Read More

Rarest Crane in December’s Spotlight at Homosassa State Wildlife Park

Sounding a like a piercing trumpet, the “ker-loo ker-lee-loo” call of Levi and Peepers, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park’s resident whooping cranes, can… Read More

Wildlife Park plans 28th Annual Celebration of Lights

Lights, decorations, music, and more create perfect holiday wonderland The 28th Annual Celebration of Lights, featuring Sebastian Hawes’ Spectacular Synchronized Light and Sound Show along… Read More

Bats, Brains, Birds and Haunted Stuff at the Wildlife Park in October

During the month of October, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be featuring Florida’s bats. Greatly misunderstood, bats are an important part of… Read More

Learn about the Value of Vultures at the Wildlife Park September 7

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park invites you to learn all about vultures during the month of September. These magnificent birds truly have a… Read More

Homosassa Springs Wildlife Puppeteers perform New Play September 9

In the Wildlife Puppeteers’ play, “Build a better brain”, animal puppets tell about the enrichment program at the Park. The puppet characters include Lu the… Read More

Wildlife Puppeteers offer new play September 8 at Homosassa Springs

The Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be hosting monthly showings of the Wildlife Puppeteers’ new play “Build A Better Brain” beginning in September. In… Read More

Wildlife Park Focus on Butterflies and Bees in August 2018

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park invites you to discover the hidden lives of butterflies, moths and bees during the month of August. The… Read More

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

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