Aquarium General Admission
Explore the underwater world as never before!
What to Expect
An Interactive Aquatic Adventure for All Ages!
Welcome to Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter! We’re excited to have you join us for an up-close, immersive experience with marine life, interactive exhibits, and live mermaid performances.
Before completing your reservation, please double-check that you are booking for Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter located in Lecanto, Florida.
Online reservations are highly recommended. Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed. Once capacity is reached, ticket sales will close and no additional guests can be admitted. Your visit begins at your selected arrival time.
Duration
Guests experience is approximately 1.5 hours
Your 90-Minute Encounter Includes:
- 1 Mermaid Show – approximately 20 minutes
- “Ray Bay” Touch Tank
- “Tide Pool Findings” Touch Tank
- All Exhibits & More!
Make Your Visit Even More Memorable! Ask About Available Add-Ons at Check-In:
- Stingray Feeding
- Guided Shark Feeding
- Little Mermaid Photoshoot (12 Years and under)
Aquarium & Show Schedule (as of May 17th, 2026)
Monday–Sunday
- Arrive 11:00 AM → Explore Aquarium → Mermaid Show at 12:00 PM (20 min) → Exit by 12:30 PM
- Arrive 12:30 PM → Explore Aquarium → Mermaid Show at 1:30 PM (20 min) → Exit by 2:00 PM
- Arrive 2:00 PM → Explore Aquarium → Mermaid Show at 3:00 PM (20 min) → Exit by 4:00 PM
Please Note
- Please arrive at the beginning of your selected time slot
- Late arrivals will not be able to extend their visit
- Early arrivals will not be admitted prior to your scheduled time
- Mermaid show seating is limited and not guaranteed (standing room may apply)
Walk-In Policy
Online reservations are highly recommended. Walk-up tickets are not guaranteed. Once capacity is reached, ticket sales will close and no additional guests can be admitted.
About Your Visit
As you step into the Encounter, you’ll enter a lush tropical rainforest environment featuring rescued macaws and parrots.
Continuing through the aquarium, you’ll encounter fascinating marine life including mantis peacock shrimp and a freshwater exhibit highlighting species found in local springs.
Your journey includes two interactive touch tanks:
- Sea stars and urchins
- Our guest-favorite Ray Bay, where stingrays often glide up for a gentle touch
You’ll finish your visit in front of our 18,000-gallon Caribbean saltwater aquarium, where you may even spot a mermaid or two.
Don’t forget to stop by our gift shop before you leave!
Address
Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter - 4100 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto FL 34461
Pricing
| Adult | $18.55 |
| Child | $13.25 |
| Infant | Free |
| Senior | $16.69 |
| Second Senior | $10.60 |
| Veteran | $16.69 |
| Membership Holder | Free |
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund or credit when providing at least 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in cases of Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
nBooking Responsibility
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- Guests are responsible for confirming they are booking the correct attraction and location prior to completing their purchase. n
- Reservations made in error for the wrong attraction, venue, park, or business are considered guest booking errors and are not eligible for automatic refunds. n
- Any refund issued in these situations is strictly at management discretion. n
Processing Fees
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- When a refund is approved as a courtesy exception to this policy, up to a 9% processing fee may be deducted from the refund amount to cover non-refundable third-party reservation and payment processing costs. n
Cancellation Contact
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- Contact us by email at [email protected] to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. n
- No-shows or cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice are not eligible for refund. n
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