While Weeki Wachee Springs is known for its famous mermaid show but it also has amazing snorkeling. The crystal clear water is home to several varieties of fish as well as turtles and other animals. Every day 150 million gallons of freshwater flows out of the spring and through the Weeki Wachee river. A boat tour can be arranged at Weeki Wachee Springs state park, but the best scenery is found below the water. In this video we also discuss some of the ancient history of Weeki Wachee. Song: Calli

Graceful costumed mermaids swirl through an underwater show at Weeki Wachee Springs in this brief clip from the 1960s Florida promotional film “Gulf Coast Holiday.” The excerpt opens with a shot of the Weeki Wachee Princess Wonderous mermaid statue before showcasing the costumed mermaids performing their “beautiful and intricate ballet of the depths” in the spring’s massive underwater theater. The narrator lauds the shows for featuring “all the precision and props of a Broadway production.” A cu