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Homosassa Springs, Florida: Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

Built as "Nature's Giant Fish Bowl," a 1940s tourist attraction. Now a state park. Still features the observation area built over the mouth of the spring, and the Bowl where you stand underwater and watch the fish. Has a resident hippopotamus named Lu.

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Homosassa Springs

Homosassa Springs is a garden and fresh water animal attraction. This attraction, located off of Highway 19 in Citrus County, features the "Fish Bowl," an underwater room with windows to view hundreds of fresh water fish. The last time I was there, they also had flamingos, hippos and alligators.

[Michael S. Creamer, 06/13/2003]

Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

Address:
9225 W. Fishbowl Drive, Homosassa Springs, FL
Directions:
US Hwy 19/S. Suncoast Blvd to the town of Homosassa Springs. At the stoplight (CVS, Walgreens) turn west onto W. Halls River Rd. Drive a half-mile. Turn left onto W. Fishbowl Drive. Drive a quarter-mile. You'll see the small parking lot on the left; the Springs are on the right.
Hours:
Daily 9-5:30 (last admission 4:45) (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
352-628-5343
Admission:
Adults $13.
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