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Visitor tip
Arrive at least 1 hour before your chosen mermaid show time (12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, or 3:00 PM) to fully explore the aquarium exhibits, touch tanks, and complete the complimentary age-appropriate scavenger hunt before the show starts. Book online in advance as walk-up tickets are not guaranteed and sales close at capacity.
Visitor tip
Young children (toddlers and crawlers) will find interactive elements throughout, including wall-mounted busy boards and age-appropriate activities. The venue has clean, accommodating bathrooms and staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and family-friendly, making it ideal for multi-generational visits.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the stingray feeding experience in the touch tanks—reviews consistently highlight this as a memorable interactive moment, especially for children. The stingrays are mostly rescues and rehabs, adding an educational conservation angle to the encounter.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Location
- Lecanto, FL (near Crystal River)
- Highlights
- Live mermaid shows, stingray encounters, interactive touch tanks
- Admission
- $12.50 children, $17.50 adults
What visitors say
I was left feeling SO happy at the end of this experience!! I have 2 kiddos, 3 years and 10 months old. I can't believe how fun this was for both of them. Do not be fooled by the smaller appearance of the building, there is PLENTY to do…
Wha a dream it was to finally visit Mertailor, as a new mermaid who moved back home to FL last year! I was on an excursion organized by the Florida Springs Mermaids & we got to meet the small but POWERFUL team behind this amazing…
We had our first visit to Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter with our granddaughter and also our daughter. It was a wonderful experience and our granddaughter loved feeding the stingray! It was educational, fun and a great family…
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Did You Know?
- Mertailor's features live mermaid performances by the founder Eric multiple times daily (12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM), with the founder himself swimming in the tank during special events
- The aquarium primarily houses rescued and rehabilitated animals rather than wild-caught specimens, emphasizing conservation and animal welfare
- Visitors can participate in guided mermaiding introductions and hands-on stingray encounters as part of the general admission experience, combining education with interactive entertainment
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