Moments before the 3:30 p.m. manatee program begins at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, it appears that a staffer is tossing hot dogs into the water. I cringe at the idea of giving meat to ...

Visitors can see West Indian manatees every day of the year from the park’s underwater observatory in the main spring. The park showcases native Florida wildlife, including manatees, black bears, ...

Summer is almost here, and it's a great time to head outdoors before the temperatures get much higher. For a taste of real Florida with a touch of tourism, Homosassa Springs combines wildlife and ...

HOMOSASSA, Fla. — Most of us have visited your classic zoos, but tucked away in Citrus County is a state park that offers a more inclusive look at animals that call Florida home. For more info on the ...

HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Park Service today celebrated Yuma, a Florida panther kitten, and his move to his permanent habitat at Ellie Schiller ...

Lu the hippopotamus died June 8 at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Born at the San Diego Zoo, Lu arrived at Homosassa in 1964. He was 65. The hippo starred in several movies and ...

SUMMER CAMP AT WILDLIFE PARK: A weeklong Wildlife Ranger Camp for youth ages 10 to 12 will be offered from July 15 to 20 at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. The ...

TAMPA (WFLA) — Lu, a 64-year-old hippo at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, had a hip-hoppin’ birthday complete with cake and a birthday song from park visitors on Friday. In a ...