Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and Buccaneer Bay

The official home of the World Famous Mermaids! Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is an enchanted spring -- the only one of its kind in the world -- and one of Florida’s oldest and most unique roadside attractions. For almost 60 years, the fun, family oriented park has lured in visitors with beautiful mermaids who swim in the cool, clear spring waters. Weeki Wachee Springs is a magical entrance into a mysterious blue underwater world of mermaids, manatees, turtles and bubbles. Visitors can swim at Buccaneer Bay, see the Misunderstood Creatures animal show, or take a riverboat ride down the Weeki Wachee River and into Old Florida. A family of peacocks roams the grounds. Turtles, fish, manatees, otters and even an occasional alligator swim in the spring with the mermaids, amusing both children and adults. Visitors can pose with mermaids, and even swim in the spring with the new Sea Diver program.



**Mermaid shows are offered daily at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served. To ensure the safety of our performers, mermaid shows are subject to cancellation based on cold temperatures and inclement weather. We are unable to issue refunds or return tickets when shows are canceled due to weather.

Buccaneer Bay Water Park, which includes the pirate's revenge body slides, lazy river and the kiddie pool, are open weekends only, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Monday, May 30. The Wilderness River Cruise runs daily from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on a first-come, first-served basis. Kayaking, picnic areas, concessions and the park gift shop are open.