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Silver Springs - Nature’s Theme Park
Photo 1 / 5: Thrill to the unparalleled view of the world’s largest artesian spring and see countless fish, turtles, alligators, birds and other Florida wildlife aboard the world famous Glass Bottom Boat.
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Called "Florida's Original Attraction," Silver Springs offers a glimpse at this Southern state’s tropical flora and fauna via cruises, exhibits, and exciting shows. And don’t forget to take a ride on the famous glass-bottom boats.
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Silver Springs is a 350-acre nature theme park surrounding the beautiful Silver River. As "Florida's Original Attraction," the springs is home to the world-famous glass-bottom boats—invented at Silver Springs in 1878. See the Real Florida, featuring native wildlife, attractions, and animal shows daily.

Other in-park attractions include:
    Boat cruises: Glass Bottom Boats, Lost River Voyage, and Ft. King River Cruise
    Animal exhibits: Big Gator Lagoon, World of Bears ,and Panther Prowl
    The Lighthouse Ride, Wilderness Trail, Kritter Korral Petting Zoo, Endangered Species Carousel, and Silver River Theater's traveling exhibits
    Live Animal shows daily
    Concerts and special events

Inclusions :
  • One-day ticket to Silver Springs
  • All attractions

Duration:
Please allow 5 to 6 hours to visit the park.

Available:
Feb. 7–Aug. 17: Daily
Aug. 22–Dec. 11: Fri., Sat., and Sun.
Dec. 12–Dec. 28: Daily
Closed on Christmas Day

Hours of operation:
10 AM–5 PM

Travel time to Silver Springs:
  • Gainesville: approx. 35 miles (57 km.)
  • Orlando: approx. 64 miles (103 km.)
  • St. Augustine: approx. 65 miles (104 km.)
  • Kissimmee: approx. 75 miles (119 km.)
  • Jacksonville: approx. 80 miles (130 km.)
  • Tampa/Clearwater/St. Petersburg: approx. 90 miles (140 km.)

Note:
Children 2 and younger are admitted free of charge.
Redemption instructions
After booking your activities or services—3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it iscritical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

How to redeem your voucher(s):
Please present your voucher(s) at any Silver Springs ticket window in exchange for your tickets.
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