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Silver Springs is a 350 acre nature theme park.This natural
attraction offers a wide variety of Wildlife Education, field
trips, animal presentations, guided and self-guided tours,
hands on presentations with native and exotic animal species.
Attractions:
 Glass
Bottom Boats:
A dramatic tour of seven major spring formations,including
Mammoth Spring, the world's largest artesian spring.
Jungle Cruise:
An exotic voyage featuring a boat excursion down the Fort
King Waterway. Animals from six continents line the banks
of the river, including giraffes, zebra, emus and sable antelope.
Lost River Voyage:
This ride transports guest back in time to wild Florida as
it was thousands of years ago. Cypress trees line the banks
of the river where alligators, heron and osprey bask.
 Jeep
Safari:
Carries passengers deep into one of Florida's primeval forests
aboard zebra-striped jeeps and trams. One of the ride's highlights
include a trip through a pond containing live alligators.
World of Bears:
Largest exhibit of its kind in the U.S. Bears include Brown
Bears, Asiatic Black Bears, Spectacled Bears and North American
Black Bears.
Panther Prowl:
Offers park guest the unique oppurtunity to see, photograph,
and learn about North America's largest wild cats:the rare
and endangered Florida panther, and its close relative,the
Western cougar.
Big Gator Lagoon:
More than three dozen of Florida's largest alligators are
on exhibit in a one acre, natural swamp featuring fresh spring
water and basking areas. Guest view the reptiles from an elevated
boardwalk.
 Alligator
& Crocodile Encounter is the second largest collection
of crocodilian species in the U.S. Thirteen of the world's
23 species of alligators, crocodiles, calmens and gavials
are displayed in large, separate natuarlisitic enclousures
on five acre Cypress Island.
Sobek:
Believed to be the largest American crocodile in the care
of man, resides in his habitat on Cypress Point. The reptile
measures 16 feet and weighs nearly 2,000 pounds(1,000Kilo's)!
 Kids
Ahoy! Playland features a replica of an 1800's riverboat
permanently anchored in a shallow lagoon. On board activities
include a ferris wheel, cargo climb with net bridge, slides,
crawl tubes, fireman's poles, fishing games, hands-on activities
and more.
Doolittle's Petting Zoo:
Featuring a variety of deer and goats that park guest can
get close to and feed.
Bontanical Gardens:
Silver Spring's beautiful botanical gardens feature more than
138 varieties of native and exotic plants showcased in floral
sculptures and flower beds next to the Silver river.
Reptiles of the World:
Features a collection of reptiles from four continents such
as alligators, snakes, turtles and lizards. Includes an educational
presentation by reptile handlers.
Creature Feature:
Showcases some of the scariest and creepiest animals of the
night. Animal handlers point out interesting facts about bats,
scorpions, arachnids, a five pound marine toad and giant Madagascar
hissing cockroaches.
Florida Natives Exhibit(New):
Natural attraction featuring a series of "native"species
of Florida snakes,turtles, arachnids and mammals in naturalistic
enclosures. This attraction includes a display case showcasing
archive photographs and information on the world famous naturalist
Ross Allen.
Birds of Prey Show:
Presented at the outdoor Silver River Showcase theater near
the Lost River Voyage attraction. The program displays each
birds strengths, survival skills and beauty in a dramatic
free-flight show.
Birds of the Rainforest:
Featuring a flock of colorful parrots, macaws, cockatoos and
toucans. Each bird performs a series of zany tricks, comical
routines and demonstrates their talent at mimicking sounds.
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Silver Springs Review:
By Joy Atkinson (Summer Intern)
Silver Springs is located on highway 40 off of Interstate
75. This park is home to animals, natural springs, and
Wild Water water park. 2 parks in one are the appeal
of the park. Enjoy natural Florida wildlife and the
thrill of choosing to get wet!
Welcome to Silver Springs. There are plenty of different
ways to tour the park: two boat rides, a Jeep safari,
and walking around the park. These different tours offer
additional adventure to the park. These rides allow
you to view additional wildlife. There is a variety
of wildlife in this park. There are plenty of alligators
to view and watch. Some of them were pretty active,
especially if you went during the feeding time. Local
Florida wildlife, such as: black bears panthers, birds,
and deer. They also had a large assortment of African
wildlife, including giraffes, monkeys, llamas, zebras,
speckled deer, long horned sheep, and sloths. There
was a petting zoo for the kids, shows held throughout
the day, and plenty of opportunities to view certain
wildlife up close.
Additionally, there was the glass bottom boat ride.
The only better way to view the springs was if you were
scuba diving. Not only was the glass bottom boat ride
drier, but you did not have to expel as much energy
and got to see the exact same thing. Not to mention
the fact that you can not rent scuba gear anywhere there.
The springs are caves on the bottom of the silver river
floor that water flows up from. These springs are deep
and beautiful. Many of them have limestone in them making
them sparkle. There are also huge fish that you see
that you only wish you could catch and take home with
you. I saw several springs during my trip. Many famous
movies have been shot at this location. First made popular
with Creature from the Blue Lagoon.
Finally, there is a water park in association with
Silver Springs called Wild Water. This park is wonderful
when you need to cool down. I was not about to jump
in the water at silver springs; alligators and humans
are not encouraged to swim together! This park offers
tube rides, slides, tunnels, and a variety of other
ways to get you wet. It does not have as many people
as the bigger attractions in Orlando making lines much
shorter and allows more time to play.
Word to the wise; be aware of their rain policy. Even
if the weather is a downpour, your are there, enjoy
the day. Do not get frustrated if it rains. In Florida
rain happens. Bring some suntan lotion, especially if
you plan on going to the water park. Bring your camera,
there are many Kodak spots (they even tell you where
they are) if you would like to document your trip. Have
fun.
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