Additional Information for Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Plant Life

Wildlife

• Alligators
• Manatees
• Otters
• Snakes
• Turtles

Wood Stork
These birds are found in cypress swamps, marshes, ponds and lagoons in fresh, brackish and salt water habitats from South Carolina to Florida. In 1984 the Wood Stork was listed as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Federal Endangered Species Act. It is also listed as endangered by the State of Florida.

Black-Necked Stilt
The black-necked stilts are shore birds. They prefer wetlands such as marshes and tidal flats and are often seen running up and down the beaches of the east coast. Some recent surveys have shown a decline in many migratory shore birds including the sanderling, ruddy turnstone and black-bellied plover.

Red Tailed Hawk
These birds are found in moist open forests, bottom lands and other wet lands throughout most of the U.S. The wetlands hawk eats a variety of prey including small mammals, birds, frogs, snakes, lizards, snails and insects.

Bald Eagle
These powerful birds are unmistakable in appearance. They are found throughout the United States and Canada. They can measure up to 43 inches in length and have a wingspan up to 7.5 feet. Their eyes are 5 to 6 times more powerful than a human's and they can spot a rabbit in a field up to a mile away.

Pets

Service animals are welcome in all areas of Florida State Parks. Except for service animals, pets are not allowed in the park.

Please see our General Parks Pet Policy for more information.