SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is making a splash this spring with the return of its popular Meet a Mermaid experience, bringing live dive shows, interactive meet-and-greets, and hands-on learning to families looking for things to do in Orlando with kids this May.
From May 9 through May 25, guests can catch “real-life” mermaids diving in the ocean habitat surrounding the aquarium’s 360-degree ocean tunnel everySaturday and Sunday, plus Memorial Day. The experience features mermaids swimming alongside sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and other extraordinary sea creatures in captivating underwater performances.
Guests can also meet a mermaid up close through interactive meet-and-greet experiences offered throughout the day at the aquarium, located at ICON Park on International Drive.
SEA LIFE Orlando is diving even deeper with Tails of the Ocean, a series of interactive education stations where families can learn about marine animals and discover how some, like manatees, have inspired mermaid legends. Designed to spark curiosity and connection, these experiences blend storytelling with science to create a fun and meaningful day for guests all ages.
As they explore, families can collect embosser stamps to create a personalized keepsake and receive a mermaid-themed takeaway in the retail store.
“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.”
Mermaid dive shows will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m., and 5 to 6:30 p.m. inside the Atlantic Ocean habitat. Guests can also enjoy meet-and-greets throughout the day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including photo opportunities in the Mermaid’s Grotto.
Tickets start at $35 on event dates. Guests looking to make the most of their visit can also take advantage of SEA LIFE Orlando’s Gold Annual Pass, which offers year-round access to multiple Merlin Entertainments attractions across Central Florida – including LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, PEPPA PIG Theme Park Florida, Madame Tussauds Orlando, and The Orlando Eye. For more information, visit VisitSEALIFE.com/Orlando/Whats-Inside/Events-Experiences/Mermaids/.
About SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
DIVE DEEP! SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium offers a wave of underwater adventures with sea creatures from around the world. Come face-to-fin with thousands of fish, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many more. Prepare for a world of glittering scales, humongous tentacles, and razor-sharp teeth. Get ready to plunge deep into the oceans, explore our 360-degree ocean tunnel, meet our friendly rescue sea turtle, and touch exotic starfish and anemones. You can even jump behind the scenes and see all it takes to keep an aquarium running. For tickets and more information on this amazing sea adventure, go to VisitSEALIFE.com/Orlando or follow us on social media @SEALIFEOrlando.
About Merlin Entertainments Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
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