Wildlife Viewing

Blue Spring State Park

Blue Spring is a designated manatee refuge. Temperatures in the spring run remain a constant 72 degrees, creating a safe haven for the West Indian manatee. To provide a safe warm water refuge for manatees during the winter season, the spring and spring run are closed to all water related activities including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving and boating from November 15 through March 1. Learn more about the Manatee Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) which monitors & tracks the manatees.

Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave., Orange City, FL 32763
(386) 775-3663

De Leon Springs State Park

Wildlife is plentiful and can be easily observed from the walkway across the spring. Otters, alligators, manatees, osprey, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, and even a swimming black bear have been spotted.

De Leon Springs State Park
601 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, De Leon Springs, Florida 32130
(386) 985-4212

Lyonia Environmental Center

Lyonia Environmental Center offers a unique insight into Volusia County’s fragile ecosystems. Staff will take you through the center, where you can learn about the environment through interactive hands-on displays and computer modules.

Lyonia Environmental Center
2150 Eustace Ave. Deltona, FL 32725
386-789-7207, ext. #21028

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