HOMOSASSA - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park are seeking area businesses and organizations to participate in the annual Haunted Tram Rides community event scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31.

Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed during these evenings into a trail of haunting scenarios. Participating businesses and organizations will be given a location on Pepper Creek Trail to decorate with their own spooky set-up. There is no charge to sponsor a location and all locations will be judged with prizes to be awarded for first ($500), second ($300) and third place ($100).

This is the sixth year the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park has sponsored the Haunted Tram Rides event, and it has attracted thousands of visitors each night. In addition to the Haunted Tram Rides, the event includes other activities such as clowns, face painting, a Halloween costume contest, games, refreshments and trinkets for children. The suggested donation for the tram ride is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children up to age 12. A special Haunted House for children ages two through eight will be set up in the Florida Room. The donation for admission to the Haunted House is $1.00 per child.

Guidelines and applications are available at the park office. If your business, club, group or family is interested in participating, please call Susan Strawbridge at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1002.

This event will take place:

Times: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Dates: Oct. 30-31, 2009
Location: Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S. Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, Florida

Susan Strawbridge
Park Services Specialist, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park