Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter - Lecanto, Florida

Amy S.

What a great activity to do with my sister while visiting. It was so fun to be able to pet the sting rays and starfish while learning more about water animals. I also loved seeing the baby shark eggs hatch tank and seahorses that close. Would highly recommend a visit. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly ensuring everyone has a magical experience.

Be sure to allow yourself an hour and a half to ensure you get enough time to walk around the learning side and then enjoy the show!

Frannie W.

I’ve been wanting to bring my granddaughter to this aquarium for a while and this year we finally made it. The excitement of seeing mermaids was evident when we arrived. She loved walking around and interacting with the animals. The mermaid show was the highlight of our visit. This little aquarium is worth the trip. The grown ups loved it too.

Karen S.

This little aquarium is a must see! Stopped here twice in the past couple years on our vacation from Maine. The layout has changed a bit and some new fish have been added. The helpful crew remains the same but they've added in some scavenger hunt fun! Even the adults can play and win a cute prize. They offer shark and ray feeding for a small fee. I recommend the ray feeding, it was so cool!! The mermaid show is captivating and keeps everyone entertained. They did however use the same music and only one mermaid this year as opposed to two mermaids a couple years ago. I was surprised to see the 11am slot didn't have many guests on a Sunday, there was plenty of sitting room for the mermaid show. I'd love to bring my granddaughter if I ever vacation with her here!

Max A.

A great half day experience. It's great for out of town visitors as well. You enter through the gift shop, then circle around through an aquarium, bird sanctuary, and onto the mermaid show. There are several guided touch experiences for little hands. Staff is well educated on every exhibit. During the visit, younger visitors can do a "seek" and find "they earn a small" toy. The mermaid show is around 30 minutes. She swims and dances to 3 songs. Fun trivia~, the founder is a merman and makes all the costumes! I highly recommend this. Our grandchildren loved it.

T D.

A Magical and Unforgettable Experience!

Our family had an extraordinary visit to this incredible facility, and it was truly an experience of a lifetime! The highlight was undoubtedly when our teen signed up to swim in the tank with a mermaid tail. Watching her glide through the water, fully embracing her inner mermaid, was magical. She even got to pet sharks and stingrays while learning more about these fascinating creatures, which she absolutely loved.

After her amazing activity, we explored the rest of the facility, and it did not disappoint. We were fascinated by their mermaid tail factory, where we got a behind-the-scenes look at how these beautiful creations come to life. Hearing the founder’s inspiring story added a heartfelt touch to our visit and made us appreciate the vision behind this unique destination.

Another highlight for all of us was the chance to interact with the animals. From petting the sharks and stingrays to meeting and cuddling with their rescue birds, the experience was engaging and full of surprises. The facility’s dedication to animal care and conservation is evident and made our time there even more meaningful.

This place is perfect for families, animal lovers, or anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure. It’s not just a visit—it’s an opportunity to make lasting memories and enjoy something truly special. We can’t wait to come back!

Lynne M.

This is a must do for kids!! We had a great time and the place is so clean and everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable. The stingray and shark encounter is lots of fun! The mermaid show has all the kids mesmerized!! Well worth the money!

Rachel M.

Loved the show and the exhibits, touch tanks were great fun for adults and kids. My mom and I enjoyed the beautiful healthy sea animals swimming with eachother and the mermaids in harmony a very peaceful place to visit, loved it! Eric did a great merman routine synchronized to music as the best part of the experience we had.

Ashley S.

In love with this place!! The staff is so friendly and educated on the sea life. I love that a lot of these animals are either donated or rescued!! They are all very well cared for and everything is super clean. The prices of tickets are reasonable which is awesome now days because having kids or just spending the day out shouldn't break the bank. Their shop is SUPER cute, little pricey but that is expected. All around I would work here, live here and plan on buying an annual pass for my daughter and I. The show they put on is so cute and informative, I even shed a tear lol. If you are looking for a fun day trip or are a local I highly recommend, I am so glad we went and I will be returning very soon. My inner mermaid was at peace. Thank you all for such an amazing place, we truly love it here and appreciate all you do.