The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park is still struggling to fully open all amenities and features following the devastation of last year’s double hurricanes.

Lu the hippo died June 8. He had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years ...

While he attracted a following at the central Florida wildlife park, he starred on the silver screen as well, featuring in ...

Lu, a hippopotamus who spent more than 60 years at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, has died, park ...

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla — A beloved hippo who lived at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park passed away, according to a ...

Officials from Florida State Parks announced the death of Lu, a hippo who "touched the lives of millions" for over 60 years, on Sunday. Hundreds of comments flooded the announcement on social media.

Lu, the beloved hippopotamus who spent decades at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, passed away Sunday at 65.

Lu had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old. "His legacy extends beyond his impressive lifespan — he represented the deep connection ...

Lucifer, the 65-year-old hippopotamus and former movie star, passed away at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife ...

A resident hippopotamus of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park in Florida has died at the age of 65, park officials announced. Screengrab from Friends of Homosassa Springs ...