Step out of the cold air and into the warm aquarium to meet mysterious mermaids of the sea. These bathing beauties return to the aquarium by popular demand for a special, multi-day guest appearance.

Activities include:

• Mermaid Autographs – Meet a Mermaid up close and on dry land in the aquarium's Shark Realm exhibit
• Swimming Mermaid – At Ocean Realm's “Panoramic” window, watch a mermaid swim among rare shark species, massive sea turtles, stingrays and more
• Meet a Mermaid – Come up close on dry land for daily mermaid meet-and-greets in Zone B
• Have your picture taken with a mermaid
• Pirate Captain Appearance – Meet, greet and get your picture taken with a friendly pirate
• Mermaid and Pirate Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos – Stacey’s Face Painting will offer themed face painting designs daily
• Mermaid Craft Table – Kids can make a mermaid or pirate-themed craft to take home

Some activities require additional fees as part of the Mermaids VIP Encounter.