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, ...

Situated in Citrus county, Homosassa Springs State Park has been a tourist attraction since the early 1900's when trains stopped to let passengers off to walk the short trail to the first ...

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 ...

Crystal River and Homosassa are home to an abundance of family-friendly activities that will help everyone disconnect from technology in favor of outdoors adventures — from exploring a wildlife state ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller ...

HOMOSASSA, Fla. (WFLA)—Lu, the beloved hippo at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died. Florida State Parks announced the passing of Lu on Sunday night. “For over 60 years, ...

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 ...