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From 2007-2012, the Nature Coast experienced an extensive drought, causing the waterflow to be reduced significantly. This allowed 2-3 weeks each year to dive, map and continue exploring what is arguably the most amazing cave system in Florida.

“The entrance to the Weeki Wachee system is a fissure about the size of a standard door. The fissure is 75 feet below the surface. It is impossible for a standard dive rig to get through this opening, so we had to figure out some new ways of doing things. Fortunately, dive technology was improving at the same time as we were getting into Weeki Wachee,” Brett says. “The fissure is just large enough for a man to go through and then the passage descends to 170-190 feet below the surface before you get to the huge cavern room. We continue to dive and map the Weeki Wachee system and have mapped caverns to a depth of 429 feet!”

Read more:
https://naturecoaster.com/exploring-the-weeki-wachee-underwater-cave-system-the-river-continues-june-17/

Delighted to see my fins in telegraphtravel this week. The Awesome Adventures of a 51-year-old Little Mermaid. Huge thanks to all at visitflorida goshpr and my travel wife rhondacarriertravels discovercrystalriver and all my mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs ❤️

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🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Leanne! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

Wildlife Show: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2:15  PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: Runs between 9:30 AM and 4 PM.

BUCCANEER BAY (Closed for the season). However, the beach area is open for swimming. Please bring your own chair.
*** Effective February 13-March 6: The beach area will be closed for maintenance.***

#weekiwachee #mermaid #lovefl #fladventurecoast #travel

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kristie! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

Wildlife Show: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2:15  PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: Runs between 9:30 AM and 4 PM.

BUCCANEER BAY (Closed for the season). However, the beach area is open for swimming. Please bring your own chair.
*** Effective February 13-March 6: The beach area will be closed for maintenance.***

#weekiwachee #mermaid #lovefl #fladventurecoast #travel

We want to recognize the recent passing of Ginger Stanley Hallowell. Ginger was a mermaid in the early days at Weeki Wachee Springs, and is well known among movie history fans for her roles in the underwater scenes with Ricou Browning in Creature from the Black Lagoon and then Revenge of the Creature.

She spoke fondly of her time at Weeki Wachee, and we would like to extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends.

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kelley! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

Wildlife Show: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2:15  PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: Runs between 9:30 AM and 4 PM.

BUCCANEER BAY (Closed for the season). However, the beach area is open for swimming. Please bring your own chair.

#weekiwachee #mermaid #lovefl #fladventurecoast #travel

Posted withrepost • fladventurecoast We would like to thank Dianne Wyatt McDonald and her family for making a special visit to weekiwacheesprings today!

🌊 When the park first opened its doors 75 years ago, the Aquabelles performed as the very first group of mermaids, and Dianne was among them.

🧜‍♀️ Dianne is also a co-founder of the Adagio pose, which remains a hallmark of the underwater performances to this day.

You can watch her share her story and memories of Weeki Wachee here: bit.ly/3rT7NDb
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🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Ashleigh! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: Various times from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is now open daily for summer break. Be sure to check our stories section for capacity updates. Have a fin-tastic week!

#weekiwachee #mermaid #lovefl #fladventurecoast

Happy #independenceday from the lifeguards at Buccaneer Bay! Have a safe holiday! 🇺🇸

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Morgan! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: Various times from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is now open daily for summer break. Be sure to check our stories for capacity updates. Have a fin-tastic week!

#weekiwachee #mermaid #lovefl #fladventurecoast

Thanks for visiting! Posted withregram • grant_gilmore Summer at the Springs! Back on your 📺 after celebrating lizcrawfordon10 birthday and the start to summer! The Gilmore Girls and I took a little trip to visit weekiwacheesprings and the world famous mermaids! Such a cool spot!

47 years ago today, JAWS made us think twice before returning to the water. Did you know Susan Backlinie, whose terrifying portrayal of Chrissie Watkins, JAWS's first victim, once was a Weeki Wachee Mermaid?

You can experience JAWS the movie like never before, floating on a tube in the spring at night at Buccaneer Bay on July 23. Book your ticket now at https://weekiwachee.com/special-events/

#weekiwachee #mermaid #jaws #movietrivia

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Lilly! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is now open daily for summer break. Be sure to check our stories for capacity updates. Have a fin-tastic week!

#weekiwachee #mermaid #lovefl

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kristie! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is now open daily for summer break. Be sure to check our stories for capacity updates.
Have a fin-tastic week!

#weekiwachee #mermaid #lovefl #fladventurecoast

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kelley! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is currently open on weekends only. The beach area is open daily for swimming.
Have a fin-tastic week!

#weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Gianna! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is currently open weekends only. The beach area is open daily for swimming.
Have a fin-tastic week!

#weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Cassidy! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is currently open weekends only. The beach area is open daily for swimming.
Have a fin-tastic week!

#weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Ashley! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is currently open weekends only. The beach area is open daily for swimming.

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

Congratulations to Mermaid Sam for swimming the role of the Little Mermaid for the first time! #weekiwachee #fladventurecoast #mermaid

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Ashleigh! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is currently open weekends only. The beach area is open daily for swimming.

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

💦 Happy Friday! The water slides at Buccaneer Bay are open weekends only through Memorial Day weekend. The beach and swimming area are available for daily use. #weekiwachee #lovefl #fladventurecoast #waterpark

Happy international mermaid day! This pic is from my trip to Weeki Wachee Springs last june in 2021! 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️
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#weekiwacheemermaids #weekiwachee mermaid #mermaidlife #mermaids #internationalmermaidday🧜🏻‍♀️

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Stayce! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is currently open weekends only. The beach area is open daily for swimming.

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

Thanks for visiting 🧜🏻‍♀️ Posted withregram • marilynhernandezfl Spring Break memories 🌞
Mia finally met a mermaid, Nico went to his dream theme park, we spent tons of time with family, & celebrated the coolest little 5 year old all week long 💚

✨Weeki Wachee Springs was all sorts of old Florida beautiful, the mermaid show was mesmerizing, & there are so many other things to do as well like a river boat tour, ranger talk, water park, & of course swimming in the gorgeous spring water + Kids 5 and under are free!

It's an absolute stunner out there today for Sunshiney Saturday ☀️😍
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🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Paisley! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.

Buccaneer Bay Waterpark is open all week for local spring break.

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

Multiple Mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs on 2/22/22

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🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Morgan! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM (Weather permitting). Beginning March 12, The mermaids will perform daily at 11 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM.

The Ranger Experience: 10:00, 12:00 & 2:00 
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30 AM, 10 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM.

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

Don't want to write up a caption for this one ⛱️🩴
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🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Lydia! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10:00, 12:00 & 2:00 
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kiyomi! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10:00, 12:00 & 2:00 
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kelley! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM (Weather permitting).

The Ranger Experience: 10:00, 12:00 & 2:00 
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kayla! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM.

The Ranger Experience: 10:00, 12:00 & 2:00 
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Gianna! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM and 3 PM.

The Ranger Experience: 10:00, 12:00 & 2:00 
The Wilderness River Cruise: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

If it isn't already... be sure to add the Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show to your 2022 bucket list!! They are MAGNIFICENT

Photo by traveling_tessie on Instagram

#weekiwachee #weekiwacheestatepark #weekiwacheemermaids #weekiwacheesprings #weeki #weekiwacheeriver #florida #exploreflorida #floridalife #adventure #floridaadventuregroup

🎅🏻 Join us and Santa this Friday and Saturday for the Holiday of Lights Display at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. The event runs from 6-9 PM. The entrance fee is only $5 for adults and $2 for kids ages 6-12. Children five and under are free. Florida State Park passes are not applicable for this event. We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance by visiting www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-light-display-2021-tickets-205785709597 #weekiwachee #floridasadventurecoast

Thank you for visiting & Happy Birthday from all the Weeki Wachee Mermaids! 🧜🏻‍♀️ Posted withregram • ashli_evans Happy birthday to my big 5 year old mermaid/princess! Mommy loves you more anything in the whole world ariahhlynn 🧜🏼‍♀️👑💗💗🎉🎉

Love her reaction! Thanks for sharing 🧜🏻‍♀️ Posted withregram • jenna.p.brown A magical mermaid surprise #weevensnuckthecostumeonthetrip #mermaidshow #mermaidmemories #mermaidwishes #weekiwachee

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kiyomi! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kelley! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. On Thanksgiving Day, There will be only one performance at 1 PM.

Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

A peek out over the river from the Trail of Tranquility at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. #weekiwachee #weekiwacheesprings

Posted withregram • sonjavoe #tb to that trip the other day 🐠 #shorttrip #to #paradise #springs #weekiwachee #thisishernando #lovewhereyoulive #river #vacationflorida #thesunshinestate

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Gianna! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

Bill Scherer, a member of the Weeki Wachee Volunteer Dive Team, is the Vice Commander of the USSVI Weeki Wachee Base. The Organization was created by United States Submarine Veterans of World War II. They wanted to ensure their shipmates who were killed in action on submarines would never be forgotten.

Some of the local community contributions Bill is involved with is Caps For Kids, sponsors for Boy Scouts, speaking engagements at High School ROTC programs, and of course, participation in patriotic parades.

Bill’s Spent six years active duty in the United States Navy – Five years stationed on board the USS Sam Rayburn SSBN 635(B). He achieved the rank of ET-1 (SS), and completed his Naval career as Naval Reservist.

Thank you, Bill, and all veterans, for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 #veteransday #weekiwachee

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Catherine! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

Nancy Tribble posing with the underwater sign at Weeki Wachee Springs in 1947

Fintastic Fact:

Nancy Tribble was the underwater double for Ann Blyth in the 1948 Universal Studios film “Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid.”

#weekiwachee #weekiwacheesprings #nancytribble #mrpeabody #mrpeabodyandthemermaid #mermaid #weekimermaid #weekiwacheemermaids #floridaattractions #reallifemermaid #mermaidsarereal #floridahistory #weekiwacheestatepark #springhillflorida #stuntdouble #underwaterdouble #mermaids

The riverboat ride has returned with limited times and seating. Ride times are daily at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:30 PM. We recommend reserving a time upon arrival. #weekiwachee

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Cassidy! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Brittany! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a fin-tastic week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast #LoveFL

Today is the National Council of Teachers of English's #NationalDayOnWriting: https://authenticflorida.com/weeki-wachee/ 🧜‍♀️ 📚 Find inspiration by reading a good book about Florida or writing your own.

Don't miss these books about Weeki Wachee by clicking the link in our bio!

#DayOnWriting #WhyIWrite #AuthenticFlorida #LoveFL #FLAdventureCoast

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Ashley! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a wonderful week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Stayce! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a wonderful week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast

The blue-eyed Elvis managed a couple of side trips during his time on the Nature Coast. He visited Weeki Wachee to see the world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids. The Weeki Wachee mermaids had been performing since 1947 for visitors from around the world. Elvis Presley passed out copies of his latest LP to the girls and in turn, the aquatic acrobatic sirens of the springs treated him to an underwater show.

Read more:
https://www.naturecoaster.com/chasing-elvis-on-floridas-nature-coast/

Thank you for visiting! 🧜🏻‍♀️, thaistowersey!Posted withregram • thaistowersey visitflorida #weekiwachee #fladventurecoast #mermaid

As a reminder, Buccaneer Bay is now closed for the season. However, the swimming area remains open daily. The mermaid show and wildlife show remain open daily as well.

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Sam! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a wonderful week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Paisley! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a wonderful week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast

💦 This Saturday and Sunday is the final weekend the water slides, lazy river, and kiddie pool will be open for the 2021 season. Beginning September 27, only the main swimming area will remain open daily. The waterpark will reopen March 22, 2022. Thank you for another wonderful season at Buccaneer Bay! 🏴‍☠️ #weekiwachee #fladventurecoast

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Morgan! The mermaids perform daily at 11 AM & 3 PM. Have a wonderful week! #weekiwachee #mermaid #FLAdventureCoast

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The name, Weeki Wachee, comes from the Seminole Indian words meaning “little spring” or “winding river.” However, the Weeki Wachee spring where the iconic mermaids swim is so deep that the bottom has never been found.

Cheyenne became a Weeki Wachee mermaid
The Weeki Wachee spring where the mermaids perform leads to the deepest known freshwater cave system in the United States! Image by John Athanason courtesy of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
This is a first magnitude Florida spring, with more than 117 million gallons of crystal clear 74-degree water rushing out of underground caverns. It is also the beginning of twelve miles of magic called the Weeki Wachee River that visitors from around the world flock to for a unique kayak, SUP, or canoe paddle to the Gulf of Mexico.

In fact, the Weeki Wachee River paddle experience has become so popular that the Southwest Water Management District (SWFWMD) has created an educational program to help the river’s users protect this valuable natural resource. You can find out more here.

https://www.naturecoaster.com/weeki-wachee/

After the park had long closed, Lifeguard Timmy noticed a car pull into the parking lot with a flat tire. It was then he witnessed a mother and daughter exit the disabled vehicle. Being the kind young man he is, Timmy gladly stayed behind and changed the tire, proving the safety of our guests extend beyond the waters of Buccaneer Bay. Well done, Timmy! 👏🏻 #weekiwachee

👏🏻 Congratulations to Park Services Specialist, Emily May, as Florida State Parks recognizes her five years of service at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Well done, Emily! #weekiwachee

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Kelley! The mermaids are back! Beginning today, they will perform daily with showtimes at 11 AM and 3 PM. Thank you all for your patience, and the mermaids look forward to performing for you once again. #weekiwachee #mermaid

We are very grateful to Park Volunteer, Tyler Harris, who painted this beautiful mural of the park inside the offices at Buccaneer Bay. Well done, Tyler - well done! 👏🏻 Thank you! #mural

Thanks for visiting 🧜🏻‍♀️ Posted withregram • charliefandre It’s not everyday that you get to meet a mermaid in person, but today was that day! We took a trip out to Weeki Watchee Springs for a visit to swim and watch mermaids play in the crystal clear waters. It was definitely a great day! This is a hidden gem that can be found just north of Tampa, Florida.

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That Friday Feeling at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, brought to you by javaingramtv 😍

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Thank you! Posted withregram • grandthemingstudios Spent all me #booty on an upgrade!☠️ (swipe to see the before)

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🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Ashley! If you plan to visit the park, showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM. The mermaids perform daily.

Summer is a busy time of year, so plan your visit accordingly and arrive early. The park is open daily from 9 AM-5:30 PM. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for kids aged 6-12. Kids five and under are free. #weekiwachee #mermaid #florida #FLAdventureCoast

We’ve got our own little slice of heaven right down the road. 🌊 ☀️ 🌴

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#thisishernando #weekiwachee #naturalspring #naturelover #vacationflorida #visitflorida #tropicalvacation #tropicalparadise #vacation #gorgeousview #riverlife #weekiwacheesprings #weekiwacheeriver

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Stayce! If you plan to visit the park, showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM. The mermaids perform daily.

Summer is a busy time of year, so plan your visit accordingly and arrive early. The park is open daily from 9 AM-5:30 PM. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for kids aged 6-12. Kids five and under are free. #weekiwachee #mermaid #florida #FLAdventureCoast

These pictures are worthy of a swipe to the left. 😍

Posted withregram • irinabilka Planning to visit Florida?! You don’t want to miss this natural spring state park.

Cant believe I’ve been living in Florida for over 20 years and never been to this place. Another reason why I love living In Florida is because there is just so much to explore. Weeki Wachee has so much to offer. Sand area to chill, large spring area to swim, water slides for kids, rental of water tubes for the lazy river, rental of kayaks or paddle boards, and don’t most amazing was the mermaid show. Holy moly that was amazing..definitely would highly recommend.

Tips for this park:
Arrive an hour early of opening if you want to get a good spot on the beach area with chairs...or else you will have no where to sit or relax and to get the wrist bands for the tube rentals. You can bring your own cooler with drinks and food. The mermaid show goes on 4 times during the day but get their 30 min prior to get close seating for best experience because the mermaid swim right to you. You have to make a reservation prior to rent a kayak or paddleboard or else they will be sold out.

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🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Sam! If you plan to visit the park, showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM. The mermaids perform daily.

Summer is a busy time of year, so plan your visit accordingly and arrive early. The park is open daily from 9 AM-5:30 PM. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for kids aged 6-12. Kids five and under are free. #weekiwachee #mermaid #florida #FLAdventureCoast

📣The waterslides at Buccaneer Bay will be closed Monday and Tuesday, June 28 & 29. The rest of the park will remain open, and the waterslides will reopen on Wednesday. We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding.

📣 The Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is excited to announce the Sirens of the Deep Mermaid Camp will return in 2021! 🧜🏻‍♀️ The camp is run by the Legendary Sirens of Weeki Wachee Springs and is for individuals aged 30 and up.

Registration will begin at 10 AM (EST) on Sunday, June 27, 2021. For more information on pricing and dates, visit friendsofweekiwachee.com/sirens-of-the-deep-camp/

If you have any questions regarding the camp, please email Anita at weekicamps@gmail.com

Junior Lifeguard, Junior Mermaid, and Ranger Camp will return in 2022. #weekiwachee

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Paisley! If you plan to visit the park, showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM. The mermaids perform daily.

Summer is a busy time of year, so plan your visit accordingly and arrive early. The park is open daily from 9 AM-5:30 PM. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for kids aged 6-12. Kids five and under are free. #weekiwachee #mermaid #florida #FLAdventureCoast

💦 Buccaneer Bay is open daily through Labor Day weekend from 9 AM - 5:30 PM. The waterpark is included in the park entry. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6 to 12. Kids five and under are free. For more information, visit us at https://www.floridastateparks.org/WeekiWachee

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Thank you for visiting and sharing! The mermaids loved meeting you 🧜🏻‍♀️• reposted shootingdommi #weekiwachee #mermaid #florida

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Morgan! If you plan to visit the park, showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM. The mermaids perform daily.

Summer is a busy time of year, so plan your visit accordingly and arrive early. The park is open daily from 9 AM-5:30 PM. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for kids aged 6-12. Kids five and under are free. #weekiwachee #mermaid #florida #FLAdventureCoast

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy #MermaidMonday with Lydia! If you plan to visit the park, showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM.

Summer is a busy time of year, so plan your visit accordingly and arrive early. The park is open daily from 9 AM-5:30 PM. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 for kids aged 6-12. Kids five and under are free. #weekiwachee #florida #FlAdventureCoast #mermaid

🏴‍☠️ Buccaneer Bay at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is now open daily for the summer. Admission is $13 for adults and $8 dollars for kids ages 6 to 12. kids five and under are free. Buccaneer Bay is included in the price of admission. Summer is a busy time of year, so arrive early, especially on the weekends. A great way to cool off on Florida’s Adventure Coast! 💦 #WeekiWachee #Florida #Waterpark #FLAdventureCoast

Happy #MermaidMonday with Fiona! If you plan to visit the park, showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM.

The #mermaid show operates with limited seating to help protect the safety of visitors and staff. Guests who wish to secure a seat for the mermaid show are encouraged to arrive when the park opens. #weekiwachee #florida

Happy #MermaidMonday with Denise! If you plan to visit the park, showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3 PM.

The #mermaid show operates with limited seating to help protect the safety of visitors and staff. Guests who wish to secure a seat for the mermaid show are encouraged to arrive when the park opens. #weekiwachee #florida

REMINDER: The mermaid show and the ranger experience have resumed operation but with limited seating to help protect the safety of visitors and staff. Guests who wish to secure a seat for the mermaid show are encouraged to arrive when the park opens. Advanced tickets are not available and can only be purchased upon arrival. Please plan accordingly.

It was just 4 years ago when I auditioned to be a #weekiwachee #mermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️💦🐠🌞Such a thrill to swim in that natural spring theater. There’s nothing like it. Thanks for encouraging me to audition bambithemermaid 🧜🏻‍♀️weekiwacheesprings #vintageflorida #weekiwacheesprings #weekiwacheemermaids #naturalsprings #underwatertheater #tbt

Just my favorite #suppup 🐕🧜‍♀️💜somebody get this dog his own board 💦 riverpup11 danenriquez #weekiwachee #weekiwacheesprings #weekiwacheeriver #thisishernando #naturecoast #dogsthatsup #doggypaddle #paddleboarding #yolo #dogsofinstagram #muttsofinstagram #dogsthatexplore #dogsthatadventure #dogsofinsta #waterdogsofinstagram #waterdogs

Photo by hellokrisdavidson | A mermaid glides by the underground viewing theater at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida. This deep natural spring has hosted an enduring bit of Americana, a roadside attraction of performing mermaids, since 1946. Echoes of the state’s origin myth of Ponce de Leon’s whimsical quest for the fountain of youth show up repeatedly throughout Florida's attractions. The state's early promoters helped shape the idea of Florida as a land with magical waters offering a sun-filled vitality. Health spas sprouted up around springs, touting sunshine and cures for all manner of ailments. The campaign gained traction during World War II when grand hotels were compelled to house soldiers who would later return in droves with their families. This cultivated aura of youthful exuberance and fantasy helped give rise to the state’s imaginative influx of theme parks. #Florida #mermaid #weekiwachee

Katie was kind enough to send us these two images of herself. On the left, Katie (middle) in 1988, and the picture on the right is Katie visiting the park last week. Thanks for sharing, Katie! 😊 #weekiwachee

Buccaneer Bay opens today for the 2020 season. The waterpark will be open every day next week for local spring break. To see the 2020 waterpark schedule, visit https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/splish-n-splash-buccaneer-bay

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Some places are just more beautiful than others...Weeki Wachee River is one of those places that is hard to beat. I am so glad I got up early to make the drive here, thanks carsonbeachbuke and lehawk61 for coming with! I can assure you...these are the real colors of that river, the whole way! Every turn was pretty much a spot you want to get out and take pictures!
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We like to give experiences as gifts for Christmas. This year one of Finn’s gifts was to go see the Mermaids of weekiwacheesprings . We FINALLY got a chance to do it today! She was so super excited, she barely slept last night. To be honest, J and I had never seen them either....so this was a big deal for us all. It is so amazing to see this experience through our child’s eyes with pure innocence and authentic joy. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Finn!! ————————————-
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Santa and Mrs. Claus help celebrate the reopening of the Discovery Point Wildlife theater and exhibit with Newt 🐊. Showtimes are 10 AM, 12 PM and 2:15 PM. #weekiwachee #florida #flstateparks

Summer may be 'over' but the weather is still perfect for diving into s Florida beautiful spring. With school back in session, you'll find this lovely park to be even more peaceful during the week. 🌴🌊🌴 The slides are now closed (except on weekends) until September 29, but the springs are open year-round!⁠
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