Silver Springs
- November 24, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
willow from Nicholls, Georgia
All the scenery and animal life are real and free ranging. The boat and jeep tours take special precautions not to disturb the alligators, monkeys and other wildlife who live at the springs. Visitors are allowed to hand feed the fish but are discouraged from interfering with the other wildlife. We try to visit at least once a year and alternate seasons in order to take advantage of the every changing habitat and the concerts.
The reptile show is very informative. All the kids want to hold the big snakes but only the animal handlers volunteer to milk their venomous cousins.
Movie buffs are sure to recognize visages of 'Tarzan', 'Sea Hunt', 'James Bond' and others.
There are enough shows and activities to fill your day. The programs and concerts change often making an annual pass something well worth the extra $.
From journal Ocala On My Mind
Silver Springs
- November 22, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
AnaMH from South Florida, Florida
This 350-acre park calls itself -- Nature's Park. What a great title because it is a natural haven. There are so many things to do at Silver Springs including Glass bottom boats, Jungle cruise, Jeep safari, Lost River Voyage, World of Bears, Panther Prowl. The Glass bottom boats gave you an amazing view into the 99.8% pure waters of Silver River. The cruise takes you to 7 spring formations including Mammoth Spring, the worlds largest artesian limestone spring. The Jeep Safari is a tram & jeep tour through 35 acres for Fla. forest with a chance to view wildlife, including native and exotic wildlife. Lost River Voyage is a trip down a river such as it would have been thousands of years ago. This includes a stop at the Animal Rehab center to learn about their work. There is a schedule of concerts and special events almost every weekend.
From journal Ocala - Enjoyed with a native