Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

4150 South Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL, 34446

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park sits on S Suncoast Blvd in Homosassa, Citrus County, and is open every day from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Admission is 13 dollars for ages 13 and over, 5 dollars for children 6 to 12, and free for under-fives, with ticket counters closing at 4:45 PM and the Wildlife Walk at 5 PM. The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, Inc. is the park's official citizen support organisation — a separate 501(c)(3) incorporated in 1991 that raises funds, coordinates volunteers and underwrites projects the state budget does not cover, including a roughly 35,000 dollar campaign that bought seven specialised transport crates so the park's alligators, Florida black bears and panthers can be evacuated safely ahead of severe weather. Friends membership starts at 60 dollars a year with a 750 dollar lifetime tier. The group runs a Celebration of Lights evening event at the park each December and monthly bird walks.