Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park The Official page of the W🌎RLD-Famous Mermaids! Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is one of Florida's original roadside attractions.
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Since 1947, millions of visitors have been amazed and charmed by the world-famous mermaids who inhabit the spring. In addition, to live mermaid shows, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park offers a riverboat cruise, animal shows, and Florida's only spring-fed water park, Buccaneer Bay. The purpose of this page is to promote the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. We encourage you to share your thoughts, co

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🦮 SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are welcome at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Service animals are limited to dogs and miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Service animals must remain on a leash or harness and/or under
the control of their handler at all times and be housebroken. If at any
time your service animalʼs behavior is out of control, you will be
asked to remove your service animal from the premises. Service animals are not permitted on the lazy river and water slides at the waterpark.

“BREAK” AREA FOR SERVICE ANIMALS

For your convenience, a service animal “Relief Area” is
located near Guest Services. Please see a ranger with questions. GUEST SERVICES

Guest Services is located at the main entrance of the park.

05/30/2026

Tonight!! 🌴☀️ BEACH BASH – You’re Invited! ☀️🌴
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, sun, and good vibes at Beach Bash!
📍 Taking place at Buccaneer Bay Waterpark inside Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
🎉 Hosted by Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
📅 Dates: May 30 & June 6
⏰ Time: 6–9 PM
💲 Admission:
Adults $8.00 | Children (2-12) $6.00
❗ Please note: This event does NOT include free admission for passholders.
Enjoy a full evening with the Sea Dog Cafe, snack stand, Trading Co., rentals, tiki bar, and tubes all open and ready for you!
Grab your friends and family and make it a night to remember by the water 🌊 Coolers and outside food may not be brought in for this event. 

05/30/2026

The world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids are sending oceans of love, encouragement, and well wishes to 10-year-old Paxton of Texas as he bravely battles T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (TLL).

Paxton, your strength and courage inspire us all. Every mermaid at Weeki Wachee is cheering for you and wishing you brighter days ahead. We hope you know that you have an entire community standing beside you, sending positive thoughts and support throughout your journey.

💌 You can help brighten Paxton's day!

A simple card filled with kind words, encouragement, drawings, prayers, or positive messages can make a huge difference. Imagine the smile on Paxton's face each time he opens a mailbox full of love and support from people who care.

⭐ Paxton is also a huge Dallas Cowboys fan, so feel free to include a Cowboys-themed note, drawing, sticker, or message of encouragement in your card!

Please send your get-well wishes to:

Attn: Paxton
8224 Courtney Way
Watauga, TX 76148

Let's show Paxton the power of kindness and community. Together, we can fill his mailbox with encouragement, positivity, hope, and reminders that he is never fighting alone.

🌊💜 From all of us at Weeki Wachee Springs, we're wishing you strength, courage, and many reasons to smile, Paxton. Keep swimming forward—you've got an entire pod of mermaids behind you!

05/25/2026
🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy   with Ashleigh! The mermaids perform daily, 365 days a year. (Weather permitting). Check the free app for t...
05/25/2026

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy with Ashleigh! The mermaids perform daily, 365 days a year. (Weather permitting). Check the free app for the latest showtimes.

Download the new Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for FREE and sign up for real-time notifications, including weather closures, the release of camp dates, capacity updates, Buccaneer Bay schedule, Mermaid Show times, and other important information. Visit https://friendsofweekiwachee.com/app/ for more details.

05/21/2026

Welcome one of Weeki Wachee Springs’ newest mermaids, Olivia! 🧜‍♀️ Originally from West Allis, Wisconsin, Olivia brings creativity, talent, and a love for adventure to our underwater family.

When she’s not performing as a mermaid, Olivia enjoys riding horses, painting, and creating graphic art. We are so excited to have her join the legendary mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs.

Be sure to join us in giving Mermaid Olivia a warm welcome as she begins her journey beneath the springs! 💙✨

05/20/2026

With the official start of summer just around the corner, now is the time to download the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park free park app. There, you can get hours of operation, showtimes, and most importantly, sign up for push notifications so you will know in real time when the park reaches capacity or if there are any weather updates that can impact the park. 

05/19/2026

Join us in welcoming Lindsay, one of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park’s newest mermaids! 🧜‍♀️

Originally from Oswego, Illinois, Lindsay is excited to dive into the magic and tradition of Weeki Wachee. When she’s not performing underwater, she loves spending time outdoors and enjoying nature’s beauty above the surface too.

We’re thrilled to have Lindsay as part of our mermaid family, and we invite everyone to come visit and welcome her to the springs!

05/18/2026

Join us in congratulating Weeki Wachee mermaid Gabby on successfully passing her novice test! 🧜‍♀️✨

Gabby completed an incredible series of underwater skill tests including a mask drop, buoyancy test, breath control, drinking underwater, and a variety of underwater ballet maneuvers. Her hard work, determination, and dedication truly shined beneath the surface, and we could not be more proud of her accomplishment.

Help us celebrate Gabby and this exciting milestone on her mermaid journey! 💙🌊

Address

6131 Commercial Way
Weeki Wachee, FL
34606

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13526105660

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