Gopher Tortoise Day

LET'S SHELL-EBRATE GOPHER TORTOISE DAY! – Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park invites everyone to come out and celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day on Friday, April 10, 2026. Park rangers and volunteers will be in the Garden of the Springs from 10AM to 12PM with one of the Park’s resident gopher tortoise ambassadors. Learn about tortoises, hear their stories of survival, and get an up-close look at this fascinating threatened species. You’ll leave the park with a better understanding of how important gopher tortoises are in their habitat and what you can do to help protect them.
The event is free, however regular admission is required to gain access to the park.