Weeki Wachee Mermaids Springs State Park (Video)

I was watching the Travel Channel yesterday, showing "extreme roadside attractions." Yes, they tend to have a lot of time on my hands. One segment featured a place I'd never heard of, Weeki Wachee. This attraction features an underwater mermaid show - so cool!

These sirens perform routines in natural sources of this town in Florida to 72 degrees about 16-20 meters below the surface. They do so without diving equipment. Since 1947, these sirens have entertained about 35 million daily visitors only with the support of a compressed air hose pumped to the lungs.

Each siren, before she won her flippers, you must complete rigorous training schedule for 6 months. Once he has earned his scuba certification, perfected the use of hose and routines, it becomes a part of this unique show. In addition, she has to learn to deal with the wildlife that also call Weeki Wachee Springs home - such as fish and turtles.

Crazy! I'm definitely adding to Weeki Wachee my wish list.

6131 Commercial Way

Spring Hill, Florida 34606

Phone:            +1 (352) 592-5656     

The mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs have delighted visitors since 1947. Today, visitors can still witness the magic of the mermaids, take a river boat cruise and canoe or kayak on the Weeki Wachee River. The 538-acre park features a first magnitude spring and a 400-seat submerged theatre for watching the live mermaid show. Buccaneer Bay offers a fun-filled flume ride for thrill seekers of all ages. Our white sandy beach area and covered picnic pavilions provide a relaxing day for your entire family. Weeki Wachee's animal shows provide audiences with an entertaining and educational look at domesticated birds and reptiles..

Park Activities

Beaches

Boat Tours

Canoeing/Kayaking

Concession/Restaurant

Facilities

Pavilions

Picnicking

SCUBA Diving

Showers

Snorkeling

Swimming

Hours of Operation Hours vary by season.

Park Fees

Admission fee: $13 per adult; $5 per child age 6-12

Admission fee for Buccaneer Bay: $26 plus tax for adults; $12 plus tax for children age 6-12

Kayak rental: $30

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