Homosassa River

... Springs, FL! Come along with us to learn about Keegan and Collin's favorite interest...animals! We started our morning out at "Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park." It used to be a private zoo but now the state of Florida owns it as a refugee and education ...

... with manataees today, however being late in the year the manataee are already moved out of the river to cooler locales, so we got the alternative. Homosassa Springs is a large nature preserve and wildlife rehabilitation center [aka a zoo] that has ...

Homosassa Springs is home to Florida's natural wildlife and is a refuge for manatees, also known as "sea cows".  These mammals are very endangered and the park acts as a refuge and rehabilitation center.  The only animal here that is not ...

... a swimming pool!  The park was pretty old but the swimming pool was in wonderful shape and the location was very convenient.  Homosassa Springs State park was just down the road.  I asked the desk clerk at the RV park if there was anything ...

... winter.  It was a beautiful sunny day with blue skies.  We donned our wetsuits and snorkel gear, and into the icy cold river we went.  Floating on our stomachs, we paddled around, looking for the little guys.  Now, we read about the ...