*Daily Tours* Our delightful 15-min Boat Tour departs from the Visitor Center Boat Dock and makes its breezy way through Pepper Creek towards the West Entrance of the Park. Once you arrive at the West Entrance Dock, the entrance to the Wildlife Walk is across the street. The boat ride is $5.00 or you can walk or take a tram on Pepper Creek Trail for free.
The world’s oldest—and arguably most legendary—hippopotamus in captivity just hit a jaw-dropping milestone! This lovable giant celebrated an incredible 65 years on January 26, 2025, proving that age is just a number when you’re a true icon!
The 0.75-mile Pepper Creek Birding Trail runs from the visitor center parking area and loops through the parking areas at the West Park Entrance. This trail is one of 20 birding trails in Citrus County that are part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.
*Currently Closed & Under Construction*
The Fish Bowl Underwater Observatory floats in the main spring and allows an up-close view of the gorgeous waters, thousands of Gulf of Mexico fish, and adorable manatees. A live-feed television screen is conveniently located on the observation platform allowing visitors to view the marine wildlife from another underwater perspective.
