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

mments, images, and stories related to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. The views expressed in the comments reflect those of the author and do not reflect the views of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), or the state of Florida. We reserve the right to remove any posts that contain vulgar or abusive language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive terms that target specific groups. In addition, we may remove comments that are spam, that promote commercial services/products or are clearly off-topic, inappropriate, or unrelated. Be respectful to others. Trolling, hate, personal attacks, impersonating staff, or spam will lead to banning without notice. DEP does not guarantee or warrant that any information posted is correct, and disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on any such information. DEP does not verify, does not warrant or guarantee, and assumes no liability for posts by individuals. DEP does not endorse, support or otherwise promote any private or commercial entity or the information, products or services contained on those websites that may be reached through links on our page. Please be aware that Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. To protect your privacy, please do not post confidential information. DEP reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.

🦮 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.

09/01/2026

At Weeki Wachee Springs State Park becoming a mermaid takes breath, ballet, and serious underwater athleticism. Our writer signs up for mermaid camp to see what it takes to keep Florida’s wonderfully weird retro attraction alive.

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy with Lindsay! The mermaids perform daily, 365 days a year. (Weather permitting). Check the free app for th...
08/31/2026

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy with Lindsay! 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 app 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.

Ready to make a splash in 2027? 🌊🛟Buccaneer Bay is looking for lifeguards for the 2027 season! Lifeguard swim tests will...
08/25/2026

Ready to make a splash in 2027? 🌊🛟

Buccaneer Bay is looking for lifeguards for the 2027 season! Lifeguard swim tests will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

Scan the QR code for more information and take the first step toward joining the Buccaneer Bay team!

We love hearing memories like this! 🧜‍♀️💙Rob Chalmers shared this photo from a family visit to Weeki Wachee Springs in 1...
08/25/2026

We love hearing memories like this! 🧜‍♀️💙

Rob Chalmers shared this photo from a family visit to Weeki Wachee Springs in 1989, when his family was visiting from Philadelphia. Just a couple of years later, they made Florida home.

Thank you, Rob, for sharing a special piece of your family’s Weeki Wachee history with us!

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy with Kayla! The mermaids perform daily, 365 days a year. (Weather permitting). Check the free app for the ...
08/24/2026

🧜🏻‍♀️ Happy with Kayla! 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 app 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.

📬 Tail Mail with Mermaid Kayla from Noah in Liberty, MO.Hosted by the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Tail M...
08/21/2026

📬 Tail Mail with Mermaid Kayla from Noah in Liberty, MO.

Hosted by the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Tail Mail is a literacy program for kids. It encourages them to use their handwriting skills by writing a letter to their favorite or Prince. For more information about sending Tail Mail, download our new phone app for both IOS and Android. Search Friends of Weeki Wachee in the App Store or Google Play. Click on the mermaid roster and pick your favorite mermaid or prince to write.

Hosted by the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Tail Mail...

08/20/2026

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida helped a 16-year-old AL girl fulfill her dream of becoming a mermaid with a visit to Weeki Wachee.

📬 Tail Mail with Mermaid Kayla from Morgan in Tallahassee, FLHosted by the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, T...
08/20/2026

📬 Tail Mail with Mermaid Kayla from Morgan in Tallahassee, FL

Hosted by the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Tail Mail is a literacy program for kids. It encourages them to use their handwriting skills by writing a letter to their favorite or Prince. For more information about sending Tail Mail, download our new phone app for both IOS and Android. Search Friends of Weeki Wachee in the App Store or Google Play. Click on the mermaid roster and pick your favorite mermaid or prince to write.

Hosted by the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Tail Mail...

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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