| Park Activities
Lodge, Concessions,
Guided Tours, Nature Trails, Picnicking, Swimming,
and Wildlife Viewing
Guided Tours
Wakulla Springs offers two different type of Ranger
guided boat tours. Both are unique and tour natural
areas where wildlife is abundant and boat traffic
is limited to only the park tour boats. Generations
of wildlife have become accustom to the tour boats
and are oblivious to them making for great photographic
opportunities.
The Glass-Bottom Boat Tour is a 30-minute trip
over Wakulla Spring, one of the world's largest
and deepest freshwater springs. Peering down through
the clear water to a depth of 125 feet, Park Rangers
will share the mysteries and history of this unique
natural area. Large gar, mudfish, bream and bass
are observed, as well as, the catfish convention.
One of the highlights will be observing the antics
of "Henry, The Pole Vaulting Fish". Stories
will be told of local folklore and passengers will
see prehistoric Mastodon bones on the bottom of
the spring basin.
The River Boat Tour is a 40 minute trip taking a different
route. Park Rangers navigate the boat for the 3-mile
round trip down the Wakulla River introducing you
to the "Real Florida". If observing alligators
and other wildlife in their natural habitat is what
you are looking for then Wakulla Springs is the place
to visit. The haunting call of the rare Limpkin, raucous
call of the moorhen or the bellowing of the bull alligator
are sounds that can be heard from the river boat.
Large alligators, abundant birds, whitetail deer,
wild turkey, bobcats and alligator snapping turtles
all call this place home. So, come on down and experience
a beautiful voyage on the world-renowned Wakulla Springs
Boat Tours
Nature Trails
Nature trails located along the park drive provide
convenient access to the many plant communities found
in the park. A six-mile hiking trail is provided through
the use of park service roads.
Picnicking
Picnic areas including tables and grills are provided
within the park.
Swimming
Swimming is allowed only within the designated swimming
area near the spring. An observation and diving
platform at the spring head allows a splendid view
of the spring. |
