A little magic is making waves just across the river. The Adventure Aquarium is bringing back its wildly popular Mermaids experience, transforming the entire space into an immersive underwater fantasy from February 20 through March 15, running Fridays through Sundays.
Beloved year after year, this limited-time activation turns a visit to the aquarium into something far more whimsical, where real-life mermaids glide through tanks, lounge alongside sea creatures, and interact with guests in thoughtfully designed, photo-ready environments.
Indeed, it’s equal parts spectacle and storybook, blending the wonder of marine life with a touch of fantasy that feels just as magical for adults as it does for kids.
What can you expect at Mermaids 🧜🏾‍♀️
Here’s everything that makes this experience feel like a true underwater escape:
- 🧜🏻‍♀️Underwater mermaids -watch real-life mermaids swim through the Shark Realm alongside sharks and vibrant sea life
- 📸 Meet a mermaid– snap a professional photo inside a newly reimagined enchanted grotto
- 🌊 Mermaid Beach Club– Spot mermaids relaxing in Stingray Beach Club surrounded by friendly rays.
- ✨ Rotunda light show– Catch a glowing mermaid-themed spectacle that takes over the space every half hour
- 🪪 Collectible trading cards – pick up exclusive mermaid cards and collect them as you explore
- 🍪 Themed treats & “shell-fies”– Indulge in Mermaid Fishbowls and Mermaid Treasure Cookies while snapping themed photo ops throughout
Plan your visit 🗺️
The experience is included in general admission, making it an easy addition to a day at the aquarium.
Beyond the mermaids, the aquarium itself is worth exploring. Home to over two million gallons of water, it features interactive exhibitions, up-close animal encounters, the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast, and even a pair of hippos you won’t find anywhere else in the setting.
Whether you’re planning a fun date, a family outing, or just looking for something different to do this winter, this limited-time experience brings a little fantasy to the everyday in the most the unexpected way.