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.