Where the Wild Things Are - My Visit To the Homosassa State Park
June 01, 2010
This past weekend we visited the Homosassa State Park hoping to swim with the manatees. Unfortunately there are only certain times and conditions under which you can swim with them. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience anyway. Despite the 90 plus degree heat and 110% humidity, we were really comfortable because of the tree cover throughout the park:
I saw a lot of animals up close and got a lot of photos. I will post a few here and the rest on my sidebar soon.
I can't wait to visit this park again. It was so easy to see the animals who seemed very well cared for, was very clean, well maintained, and had an above average gift shop. The shop had lots of BIG and small sun catchers which I can't have too many of:
Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day :)
I love animals and I'm like a kid very excited to visit a zoo....and I love that sun catcher. I'm glad to hear that you had a nice time even with the very scorching weather.
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 02, 2010 at 11:57 AM
very nice clean zoo...
Posted by: Medical Advice | June 02, 2010 at 12:36 PM
It's always a challenge to stay cool here from May to November!
Posted by: Michelle Raponi | June 03, 2010 at 12:12 AM
It really is a nice, clean zoo. I have seen some that are not and would never write a post about them never mind recommend them.
Posted by: Michelle Raponi | June 03, 2010 at 12:35 AM
I've seen the manatees at the power station in Palm Beach. They are amazing to watch. It's a shame about the boating accidents.
Take care :)
Posted by: Harriet | June 03, 2010 at 08:41 AM
What a great zoo!
Aren't the manatees weird looking? Such gigantic creatures, kinda walrusy. I didn't know one could swim with them. Better that than with the alligators, I guess! LOL
Gail and I just went to the Carolina Raptor Center last week to see a large collection of birds of prey. It was wonderful.
Posted by: Ferd | June 03, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Oooh, this looks just like my kind of place. I love all animals :) and I also like hot weather! Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos.
How is Sasha doing?
Posted by: Duni | June 04, 2010 at 09:12 AM
The park looks fascinating, but I love the suncatcher!
Posted by: Rebecca | June 04, 2010 at 05:47 PM
Great pictures of wild life especially with the Hippo! LOL ^_^
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 05, 2010 at 03:54 AM
I like the hippo too. Isn't unusual to see one of those. Too bad you couldn't swim with the manatees. That does look like a really pretty place. Glad you took some pictures.
Have a great week end.
Posted by: Marg | June 05, 2010 at 04:51 PM
Very beautiful zoo! Wish you a nice day as well!
Posted by: Michael | June 06, 2010 at 08:43 PM