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Silver Springs Tickets!
 Silver
Springs is located just east of Ocala Florida.
Visit this 350 acre nature theme park to view the underground
springs, see fish, shellfish, turtles, and alligators in
water that's up to 80 feet deep and 99.8% pure.
Offering a natural break form the bustling
and crowded Orlando theme parks,
Silver Springs allows visitors see the experience
the "True Florida". If you need a break from the long lines,
and the usual theme park experience, be sure to take your
family to Silver Springs.
The property on which the park sits is also
the natural habitat of Florida's largest alligators, endangered
bears and panthers. Silver Springs has something to offer
for guests of all ages!
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New Days of Operation for
2008 at Silver Springs
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From Jan 1 - Feb 6:
From Feb 7 - Aug 17:
From Aug 18 - Dec 11:
From Dec 12 - 31:
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Open Thursdays thru Sundays
Open Daily
Open Fridays thru Sundays
Open Daily
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Wildlife Exhibits
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Big Gator Lagoon: a one acre
habitat featuring Florida's largest gators,
11-13 feet long! Observe these reptiles
from the safety of an elevated boardwalk.
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Ross Allen Island: a collection
of native snakes, turtles, spiders, otters
and other animals found in Florida. Ross
Allen owned and operated the Ross Allen
Reptile Institute at Silver Springs.
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Panther Prowl: see the Western
cougar, a close cousin of the rare and endangered
Florida panther - North America's largest
and most majestic wild cat.
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Rides & Activities
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The Lighthouse Ride: this
attraction is a combination of a carousel
and a gondola ride.
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Kids Ahoy! Playland: a replica
1800's riverboat is permanently anchored
in a shallow lagoon.
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Fantastic Fountains Water Show:
1000 water nozzles present a dazzling display
of colors and movements.
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The Birds of the Rain Forest Show:
watch comical parrots, macaws, and cockatoos
perform entertaining antics and tricks.
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The Birds of Prey Show: displays
the strength and survival skills beautiful
hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, and vultures.
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Reptiles of the World Show:
reptile handlers give an exciting and educational
presentation on alligators, crocodiles,
turtles, and dispel some the myths about
these fascinating cold-blooded animals.
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Non-Venomous Snake Show: touch
the many different harmless species of snakes
of the world.
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Creature Feature: showcases
the "darker" creatures like bats, scorpions,
arachnids, marine toads, giant Madagascars,
and hissing cockroaches.
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Alligator and Crocodile Feedings:
only offered during the warm summer months.
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Wilderness Trail: climb on
board trams towed by Jeep Wranglers for
a ride into the forest for close up encounter
with native Florida wildlife.
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River Cruises
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Glass Bottom Boats: Go for
a relaxing river cruise on a Silver Spring
Glass Bottom Boat and enjoy an unparalleled
view of underwater life in the pure waters
of the Silver River.
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Fort King River Cruise: this
cruise carries you through Silver Spring's
10,000 year history. See a Seminole Indian
Village, 1800's Fort King Army Stockade,
an authentic Florida pioneer homestead.
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Lost River Voyage: see Florida
as it was thousands of years ago - untouched
and untamed. See alligators, turtles, heron,
osprey, and other wildlife basking and feeding
in their natural habitat.
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