Hours and Fees

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective Sept. 27, 2024: Due to hurricane damage some park amenities at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park may be unavailable.

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 is closed until further notice.
  • The Grill at Pepper Creek is open for catering only, daily lunch service not currently available.
  • Reservations can be made by calling 352-422-7886.
  • The Gator Bites is closed until further notice.

Visitor Center and Gift Shops

  • The Visitor Center Gift Shop can be reached at 352-419-4637. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • The West End Gift Shop is closed until further notice.
     

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.

  • $5 per person, plus tax, ages 13 and older.
  • $4 per person, plus tax, ages 6-12.
  • FREE, children 5 and under.