Are there still mermaids at Weeki Wachee?

Know Before You Go. Effective June 2, 2022: Mermaid shows are offered daily at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Seating is first-come, first-served.

How much does it cost to swim with the mermaids at Weeki Wachee?

Admission costs $13 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6-12; Buccaneer Bay admission is included in the price of admission.

Is Weeki Wachee mermaid show closing?

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.

How much do the mermaids at Weeki Wachee make?

The Mermaids salary. They get paid $12 an hour to start. They have to be able to work a minimum of 4 days week. Since Weeki Wachee is near Tampa, this job is perfect for college students.

How much does Weeki Wachee cost?

$13 for adults
Cost to enter Weeki Wachee state park are $13 for adults and $8 for children ages 6 to 12. Ages five and under admitted free.

How many mermaid shows a day at Weeki Wachee?

three shows
There are three shows a day. And, if you want to watch all three, you can – it is automatically a part of your admission!

What happened Weeki Wachee?

Weeki Wachee ceases to exist – at least as a city. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Tuesday that abolishes the municipality. It will now become part of unincorporated Hernando County, which will now absorb the city’s assets and liabilities.

How do the Weeki Wachee mermaids breathe underwater?

It’s also about how she stays underwater for the full 30 minutes of each show, never surfacing (and never ceasing to smile). She glides through the spring’s current. When she needs a breath, she draws oxygen from a hose connected to the ledge.

How long can mermaids hold their breath?

Many professional mermaids can hold their breath up to four minutes. Melissa Dawn, known as Mermaid Melissa, has a record of four minutes and 32 seconds.