Is Weeki Wachee closing down?

Hours. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Does Weeki Wachee still have mermaids?

Since 1947, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park has been dazzling visitors with its beautiful, mesmerizing mermaids who swim in its cool, crystal-clear waters. This legendary enchanted spring, the only one of its kind in the world, is one of Florida’s most unique roadside attractions.

How much does the mermaid show cost at Weeki Wachee?

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

Can you swim with the mermaids at Weeki Wachee?

There’s Something For Everyone At Weeki Wachee Springs Open 365 days a year, Weeki Wachee Springs is a true piece of tantalizing Americana that will leave you breathless. More so, it’s the only place in the world where you can see real live mermaids swimming and performing right before your eyes!

Why is Weeki Wachee mermaid show 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. But safety precautions and some limits were put in place to protect park visitors and staff.

How long is the mermaid show?

45-60 minutes
Mermaid show 45-60 minutes,with long line to get in. over a year ago.

How deep is Weeki Wachee Springs?

Unique Features. Weeki Wachee Springs is unique in that its largest spring vent has an extensive underwater cave system that has been explored to a depth of more than 400 feet.

How deep is the Weeki Wachee River?

The water is 1 ft. To ten feet deep, and when you rent the kayaks they give you life jackets, you must wear them until 1 mile out then you can take them off because you are actually out of the state park. over a year ago. water is not deep..and yes you can bring life jackets!

Are you allowed 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.

Are there alligators in Weeki Wachee Springs?

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.

Why is Weeki Wachee so clear?

Sadly, the spring was full of old rusted refrigerators and abandoned cars. The junk was cleared and Newt experimented with underwater breathing hoses and invented a method of breathing underwater from a free-flowing air hose supplying oxygen from an air compressor, rather than from a tank strapped to the back.