Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

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Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area)
Map showing the location of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Map showing the location of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Location Citrus County, Florida, USA
Nearest city Homosassa Springs, Florida
Coordinates 28°48′00″N 82°35′17″W / 28.8°N 82.58806°W / 28.8; -82.58806Coordinates: 28°48′00″N 82°35′17″W / 28.8°N 82.58806°W / 28.8; -82.58806
Governing body Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is located near Homosassa Springs, Florida in the United States. The park is one of the best places in the state to view manatees, some of which are treated at the park before being released into the wild. Visitors can get close to the animals on a floating observatory. Black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators, and river otters can also been seen in the park. The park is also home to the hippopotamus Lucifer, famously known for his performances in many movies for the past 40 years.

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