State Park · Florida, United States
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 201 acres (81 ha), established in 1988.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Citrus 28°48′03″N 82°35′03″W / 28.8007°N 82.5841°W / 28.8007; -82.5841, Florida, United States |
| Area | 201 acres (81 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 28.8000° N, 82.5881° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park (also known as Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park) is located near Homosassa Springs, Florida, in the United States. The park is one of the notable locations in the state to view manatees. Visitors can get close to the animals on a floating observatory. Black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators, and river otters have also been seen in the park. The park was also formerly home to the hippopotamus Lu, famously known for his performances in many movies for the past 40 years, and later the oldest known hippo on record.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Homosassa Springs, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Homosassa Springs |
Airports near this park
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- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 57.1 miles away
- St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) · Pinellas Park, United States · 61.8 miles away
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 81.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park?
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is in Florida, United States (28.8000° N, 82.5881° W).
When was Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park established?
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park?
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park covers 201 acres (81 ha).
How do I get to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park?
The nearest town is Homosassa Springs, Florida. near Homosassa Springs.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellie_Schiller_Homosassa_Springs_Wildlife_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).