Is Weeki Wachee mermaid show still open?

Open daily from 9am to 5:30pm, 365 days a year! Activities at the waterpark are seasonal.

Why is Weeki Wachee closed?

WEEKI WACHEE — Shut down for a year due to COVID-19, the mermaids are swimming again as the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reopened this week. The Florida Park Service took over the attraction in 2008 and has been working on several upgrades to assist with river water quality while the park has been closed.

How much does Weeki Wachee cost?

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park offers more than just the springs to swim in. The fee to enter at this time is $13 per adult, $8 per child ages 6-12, and free for kids 5 and under. The admission fee covers the spring access, a 20-minute boat ride down the river, wildlife shows, and the underwater mermaid shows.

Where is the Weeki Wachee mermaid show?

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Mermaid shows have been playing at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, about an hour north of Tampa, since 1947. You may think the mermaids are swimming in a tank, but in fact it’s the audience that’s in a man-made structure.

Does Weeki Wachee have alligators?

Are there alligators in the Weeki Wachee River? Yes, but don’t expect to see them. They are there, but prefer to stay in the marsh areas where guests do not paddle.

How much do Weeki Wachee mermaids make?

Weeki Wachee mermaid pay starts at $10 an hour, and mermaids must be able to work at least four days a week.

What is the clearest river in Florida?

The Blackwater River is unmodified by dams and reservoirs. Winding through rural areas and conservation land, the river is considered one of the cleanest rivers in the nation.

Is it safe to swim in Weeki Wachee River?

The spring water flows for 7.5 miles (12 km) before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Because there are no alligators in the river (they prefer the safety of murky waters), it is safe to swim at any point along the Weeki Wachee, whose name translates into “small spring” from the local Seminole language.

Can I swim in Weeki Wachee?

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reserves the right to refuse admittance for inappropriate or offensive attire. Costumes (including mermaid tails), are not permitted to be worn inside the park. Swimming is not permitted in the main-spring.

How does a mermaid poop?

They poo out of a hole, called an ‘anus’, in their bottoms; and wee using a different hole. Well, since a mermaid has a human top half and a fishy bottom half, I think she would poo through a vent on her tail. This would mean that she would make stringy poo like a fish.

Do mermaids get pregnant?

Once again, assuming mermaids reproduce the way fish do, mermaid babies would be born by hatching from eggs. Though it is possible for mermaids to get pregnant and give live birth like dolphins.

Are there alligators in the Blackwater River?

Wildlife found nearby include white-tailed deer, turkeys and bobcats. River otters are occasionally seen but alligators are not seen in the river due to is cool temperatures and sandy bottom.