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Locate just north of Pinellas County is a place call Weeki Wachee. The name is and Indian one that means “little spring” or “winding river.” The Seminole Indians who once called this land home appropriately named this little spot of Central Florida hundreds of years ago. After seeing Weeki Wachee one can only wonder if those Indians realized this most unique road-side attraction is the only one of its kind in the entire world.

This enchanting place is a water or animal lovers dream spot to visit. Visitors can sit in the Mermaid Theatre and witness the underwater magical world sea creatures such as manatees, turtles, and of course, mermaids call home. Weeki Wachee isn’t fast paced, or loud like many other water parks in Florida. It’s a peaceful and serene place that carries those who visit here back to a more simple and relaxing time of life.

The spring has an astonishing 117 million gallons of water that gently bubble forth from it each day. The bottom of Weeki Wachee has never been discovered, and the current found deep within the spring is strong enough to pull the mask off of anyone who dares to tread there. The theater is located sixteen feet underground and is built into the limestone sides of the spring. Visitors can see the wondrous natural beauty of the spring up close and personal. The theater opened up in 1947, and spectators have been awed and mystified by the spring, and the mermaids that have swum there, ever since.

In addition to watching a show in the underground theater, visitors have many opportunities for excitement when they visit Wicki Wachee. They can take a riverboat ride along the Weeki Wachee River, check out the Misunderstood Creatures Animal Show, or walk along a subtropical nature trail, watch an exotic bird show, and have fun at the petting zoo.

Weeki Wachee is a truly magical part of Florida’s natural landscape. So if you’re in the neighborhood be sure to stop in.

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