Dive into the magic of Mermaids at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium on select dates this May

The little ones can come face-to-fin with a real mermaid on select dates this May at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium!

Calling all mermaid fin-atics! If you need a little mer-MAGIC in your life, stop by SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park on International Drive to explore the oceans and meet a mermaid.

Prepare to be amazed as mermaids return to Orlando, diving into SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium's Atlantic Ocean habitat, surrounded by an incredible array of marine life - from majestic sea turtles and stingrays to powerful sharks and eels.

Guests can also meet a mermaid up close through interactive meet-and-greet experiences, and there's an opportunity to learn about the marine life that inspired mermaid legends at interactive activity stations.

The mermaids are making a splash at the popular Orlando attraction on select weekends this month, May 9 - 10, 16 - 17, and 23 - 24, plus Memorial Day, May 25.

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Mermaid dive shows will take place from 11.30 am - 1 pm, 2 - 4 pm, and 5 - 6.30pm, inside the Atlantic Ocean habitat.

Guests can also enjoy meet-and-greets throughout the day from 11.30 am to 6.30 pm, including photo opportunities in the Mermaid’s Grotto, where the kids can engage in captivating conversation with these mythical beings and enter the legend yourself as she tells her tales from the sea.

Throughout the month, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is also offering guests the opportunity to dive deeper and discover the ocean's hidden wonders! Explore interactive activity stations and collect stickers along the way to learn fun facts about the marine life that inspired mermaid legends. Explore the wonders of the sea alongside the attractions team of educators and discover new ways to keep our oceans safe.

“Our mermaid experiences are always a guest favorite, and this year we’re excited to bring even more opportunities for families to connect with the ocean in a fun and engaging way,” said General Manager of SEA LIFE Orlando, Paul Gould. “From live dive shows to hands-on learning, it’s all about creating memorable moments while inspiring curiosity about marine life during this limited-time spring event.”

Tickets to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium start at $35.

Visit https://www.visitsealife.com/orlando/whats-inside/events-experiences/mermaids/ for more information and to book tickets in advance.

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