Hours and Fees

Annual Entrance Passes

Effective July 11, 2022: Annual Entrance Passes may be purchased at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park at the Visitor Center, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Credit cards only. Thank you for your patience.

Hours

The park is open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

  • The ticket counters close at 4:45 p.m.
  • The Wildlife Walk closes at 5 p.m.

Restaurants

The Wildside Café, located at the park's west entrance, offers indoor and outdoor dining areas.

  • Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Grill at Pepper Creek is open for breakfast and lunch.

  • Breakfast is served 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Lunch is served 9 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Reservations can be made by calling 1-844-907-2772.

The Gator Bites restaurant is open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitor Center and Gift Shops

  • The Visitor Center Gift Shop is open daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • The West End Gift Shop is open daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Admission

  • $13 per person, ages 13 and older.
  • $5 per person, ages 6-12.
  • FREE, children 5 and under.

Boat Tours

The boat tour transports visitors along Pepper Creek from the visitor center to the west entrance of the park.

  • $3 per person, plus tax, ages 13 and older.
  • $2 per person, plus tax, ages 6-12.
  • FREE, children 5 and under.