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Title
Monkey Island
Artist
Laurie Perry
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Monkey Island in Homosassa Springs, Florida.
Five spider monkeys are the current inhabitants of Monkey Island, a tiny chunk of land sitting in the Homosassa River. Customers dining at the Homosassa Riverside Resort or hanging out at the Monkey Bar enjoy ringside seats to sometimes wild offshore antics. Monkeys climb on platforms, swing from ropes, and clamber around the base of a small replica lighthouse.
The surrounding water discourages the monkeys from leaving, and a ring of floats and barriers discourages boaters from landing on the island or approaching the animals. Numerous signs warn that trespassing or feeding the monkeys is illegal, and that the island is under 24 hour video surveillance.
In the 1960s, Monkey Island was just a jumble of rocks in the river that submerged during high tide, a hazard to small boats. Dirt was dredged onto the rocks, and the resulting visible lump was made more picturesque with some plant life, trees and the lighthouse.
The monkeys were added later, moved from a nearby wildlife attraction, and have remained a popular draw to the area (which is otherwise focused on manatee tours). They are fed twice daily, and have free run of the island.
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January 4th, 2015
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Viewed 805 Times - Last Visitor from White Plains, NY on 04/12/2024 at 3:12 PM
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Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Iola, WI - United States
This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Liked & Faved Forever, Elvis
Loving The Annapolis Valley, NS - Canada
What an interesting spot! Thanks for the story and this great photo Laurie
Florida - United States
What fun! thanks for bringing this photo to our attention Laurie. It brings a smile to almost anyone that sees it. L+F
Vida, OR - United States
This is fabulous - a mini treasure island with its own lighthouse and boat! Great find and great description - I love it!
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