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Back in the "Good Old Days" (i.e. the mid to late 60s) when we lived in Key West, there was no such thing as Disneyworld. The only Disney park was Disney Land in Anaheim California.
So when we did a summer trip around central Florida, we did things visiting the Weeki Wachee mermaids, Winter Gardens to watch water skiers, Sebring State Park (with alligators that begged for marshmellows) and Silver Springs. In 1967 there were two different kinds of boat trips. One was the glass bottomed boat where you could see the fish in the very clear spring water, and the other was the Monkey Jungle Cruise.
I thought it might be nice to revisit some of these places. Even though there are no more monkeys - just a Florida Natives Exhibit featuring a series of "native"species of Florida snakes,turtles, arachnids and mammals in naturalistic enclosures.
It was nice to go back to Weeki Wachee and Sebring, but Silver Springs and Cypress Gardens were WAY too expensive even though the ticket includes all rides, shows and attractions plus any concert and special events that day.
We didn't want to do all the rides - we just wanted to take the glass bottom boat for old times sake.
Silver Springs is open all year.
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Silver Springs Admission
Seniors (age 55+) $30.99
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Children
Silver Springs Admission
Add Wild Waters
Water Park
Admission! Both Parks
Only!*
General Admission $33.99 $3.00 $36.99
Children (age 3-10) $24.99 $3.00 $27.99
Children (age 0-2) Free! Free! Free!
*COMBO TICKET only available for purchase at the park.
Prices shown do not include sales tax and are subject to change without notice
You can pay on-line and print out your tickets
Updated Mar 7, 2007
Address: 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Phone: 352-236-2121
Website: http://www.silversprings.com/tickets.html
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This is a water park that is adjacent to Silver Springs. It features a 450,000 gallon wave pool, and eight waterslide flumes including the Twin Twister and a children's play area and volleyball facilities. Picnicking is permitted. Admission is $23.99, and those under 48" tall get in for $20.99. Children under two are free. A family four-pack is $130.00
Parking is $6.00 additional.
Open daily 10-6 in June and July, Hours vary in the spring and fall. Not open October to Feb.
I have not been to the park and think the admission fee is totally out of the range of reasonable.
Updated Jul 6, 2005
Phone: 352-236-2121
Website: http://www.wildwaterspark.com/
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This is what the park is all about. Millions of gallons of water flowing from the earth to the surface and onward to the ocean.
And since the water is crystal clear they invented glass bottom boats right here 150 years ago. Float along the river while looking through the bottom of the boat !
Updated Aug 29, 2003
Address: 5656 E. Silversprings blvd, silversprings, FL
Phone: 352-236-2121
Website: www.silversprings.com
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well, the legend goes that if you get your picture taken under this palm tree, good luck will prevail.
Not that I'm superstitious, but HAD to give it a try...
Written Jun 19, 2005
Address: Silver Springs theme park
Phone: 352 236 2121
Website: www.silversprings.com
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they told us if you are under the tree you get luck. maybe it is just a story. but i like the picture.
Written Mar 15, 2003
Address: 5656 e. silver springs blvd.
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the picture is not great but the alligators moved very fast for a piece meat.
later you can buy so sausages to feed them.
Written Mar 15, 2003
Address: 5656 e. silver springs blvd.
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all kind of birds you see here.
they have also a place with birds who are saved.( who where in fishing lines or has been shot)
more pictures on my travelogue.
Updated Mar 15, 2003
Address: 5656 e. silver springs blvd
Website: www.silversprings.com/
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