But that’s not the only sight to behold at Weeki Wachee Springs. Here mermaids swim underwater, joined by manatees, turtles, and fish—and visitors can have a front-row seat to it all.

They’ve long been fascinating to humans, inspiring tales of mermaids among sailors of yore. But popularity can’t protect manatees from slipping toward extinction. Originally listed as endangered under ...

RIDES, slides and fairytale castles may be Central Florida’s most famous draws, but in Crystal River on the dazzling Gulf ...

While it's impossible to confirm that manatees are responsible for every mermaid "sighting," there's reason to believe they're the most likely culprit. National Geographic describes manatees as ...

(Credit: Eleanor Marceau) With clear 72 degree water temperatures year round, you can catch a show where mermaids swim underwater and attract not only onlookers and manatees — but even an ...

Manatee Springs State Park is a good bet ... freshwater turtles and various birds – there’s even a chance to see mermaids! Paddleboarding, snorkelling and kayaking await for watersports ...