Performing With Marine Life
Sharks, stingrays and fish continue moving naturally through the habitat while the underwater performance unfolds around them.
Open 11 am - 4 pm
Where to See Live Mermaids in Florida
Real Underwater Performances in Florida
Where Can You See Live Mermaids in Florida?
Florida has a long history with underwater mermaid entertainment. At Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto, mermaids and mermen perform inside a living aquarium habitat alongside sharks, stingrays, tropical fish and other marine life.
Live Underwater Shows
Performed throughout the day
Inside an Aquarium
A living marine habitat becomes the stage
Marine Life
Performances alongside sharks, rays and fish
Included With Admission
Explore the aquarium and see the show
Florida Mermaid Tradition
Yes, You Can Still See Real Underwater Mermaid Performances in Florida
Mermaid performances have become part of Florida's attraction history, and today visitors can still experience professional underwater performers in very different settings.
At Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter, the performance happens inside an actual aquarium habitat. Our mermaids and mermen share the water with sharks, stingrays, tropical fish and other animals while guests watch from the other side of the viewing window.
That means the aquarium isn't simply the backdrop for the show. The living underwater environment is part of the experience.
A Different Kind of Mermaid Show
The Aquarium Becomes the Stage
Mertailor's mermaid performances combine underwater movement, character, music and storytelling with the unpredictable beauty of a living marine environment.
Underwater Storytelling
Music, choreography, character and movement help bring each performance to life beneath the surface.
Part of an Aquarium Visit
Guests don't come only for the performance. Your visit also includes time to explore marine exhibits and interactive areas around the aquarium.
Two Different Florida Mermaid Experiences
Mertailor and Weeki Wachee Are Not the Same Attraction
Visitors searching for mermaid shows in Florida often encounter both names. They are separate attractions with very different settings and experiences.
Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter
Mermaids Inside a Living Aquarium
Mertailor is an independently operated indoor aquarium in Lecanto, Florida. Our performers swim inside aquarium habitats with live marine animals including sharks, rays and tropical fish.
A visit combines aquarium exhibits, interactive experiences and a scheduled live mermaid performance.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
A Historic Natural-Spring Mermaid Theater
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is known for its historic underwater mermaid performances presented in a submerged theater overlooking the natural spring.
It is a separate Florida attraction with its own history, setting, schedule and admission.
What Your Visit Includes
Come for the Mermaids. Discover the Aquarium Too.
The mermaid show is one part of the overall Mertailor experience.
General admission sessions give guests time to explore exhibits and interactive areas before the scheduled underwater performance.
- Live underwater mermaid performance
- Sharks, stingrays, fish and other marine life
- Interactive touch experiences
- Freshwater and marine exhibits
- Educational conversations with our team
- Optional animal and mermaid experiences
Florida's Nature Coast
Find the Mermaids Near Crystal River
Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter is located in Lecanto, Florida, in Citrus County and just minutes from the Crystal River area.
That makes a mermaid show easy to add to a Nature Coast getaway, whether you're visiting the springs, taking a wildlife tour, traveling with children or simply looking for an unusual Florida attraction.
The aquarium is indoors, so the experience also works well during hot afternoons or rainy Florida weather.
Magic With a Purpose
We Believe Magic Can Inspire Conservation
Mermaids may be what first captures a guest's imagination, but the living animals sharing the habitat are an important part of the experience.
By bringing storytelling and marine life together, we hope visitors leave with more than a photograph or favorite moment. We want curiosity about the underwater world to become a stronger connection with the animals and ecosystems that deserve our care.
Planning a Nature Coast Trip?
Explore More Crystal River Guides
If a mermaid show is only one part of your trip, these guides can help you plan the rest of your day around Crystal River and Citrus County.
Mermaid Show Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see live mermaids in Florida?
Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto, Florida offers scheduled live underwater mermaid performances inside a living aquarium habitat. Florida is also home to the historic mermaid shows at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. The two are separate attractions with different settings and visitor experiences.
Is Mertailor the same as Weeki Wachee?
No. Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter is an independently operated aquarium attraction in Lecanto, Florida. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is a separate attraction.
Do the Mertailor mermaids perform with real animals?
Yes. Mertailor's underwater performances take place inside living aquarium habitats with marine life such as sharks, stingrays and tropical fish.
Are mermaid shows included with general admission?
General admission sessions are scheduled around the live underwater mermaid performances, allowing guests to explore the aquarium and enjoy the show during the same visit.
Is the mermaid show indoors?
Yes. Mertailor's primary aquarium experience and mermaid performances take place indoors.
Where is Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter?
The aquarium is located at 4100 W Gulf to Lake Hwy in Lecanto, Florida, in Citrus County near Crystal River.
Should we reserve our mermaid show visit in advance?
Advance reservations are highly recommended because aquarium admission is organized into timed sessions and walk-in availability cannot always be guaranteed.
Magic Lives Beyond the Glass
See Florida Mermaids in a Living Underwater World
Watch mermaids and mermen perform alongside sharks, rays and tropical fish while exploring an aquarium experience unlike a traditional underwater theater.