The Mermaid Tale Trail

Expiration: Apr 1st 2026

Explore the Mermaid Tale Trail and win some mer-mazing treasure! Our free passport can be sent to your phone via text or email, with no app to download. Visit a mermaid statue and check in with your phone’s GPS to start earning prizes.


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Tifara: Mermaid Goddess of Deep Open Waters
Tifara is a mermaid who lives in warm tropical waters surrounding islands located near the equator. Her colorful hair and tail help her blend into the coral reef environment she inhabits, where she can remain camouflaged to the human eye until she wants to be seen.
Saguara
This mermaid has traveled far to discover the Southwest United States; she is inspired by Arizona’s wildlife, scenery, and cultures.
Akiane

Akiane means ocean; presence of God; eagerness for knowledge and intense desire to do something worthwhile in life; it conveys creativity, imaginativeness, and being analytical.  The peacock motif is a symbol of beauty, new beginnings, protection, self-expression as well as spiritual awakening.

Alina
Alina’s name means “bright light” in Greek and matches her glowing personality and bright color of her body. This mermaid is a deep-sea creature, with spots that glow like that of a squid or jelly fish who lives deep in the ocean. Her tail fin is transparent and bioluminescent. She sits on a dark rock covered in shining stars and a luminous octopus. Visit this statue at night to see it in a whole new perspective!
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Althea

Althea the fairy inspired mermaid has an innate love of nature.  She’s found hidden in the lush vegetation near her pond. Althea’s compassionate demeanor is shared among flowers and her wildlife friends.

Amaxura
In January 1843, a bill was introduced in the Florida House to create a new county to be called “Amaxura”, which was the Spanish name for the Withlacoochee River. The bill was amended, with the name being changed to Hernando in honor of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. In creating the statue of ‘Amaxura’, the artists have incorporated Seminole symbols that refer to aspects of Seminole culture and dress, religion and beliefs, environment, and diet. Inspired by the Seminole Indians that once made Chinsegut Hill home, Amaxura features Seminole symbols that refer to aspects of their native culture, dress, religion, and beliefs.
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Esturia
Keeper of all life in the brackish intercostal waters and beyond. Her mission is to eliminate the invasive Hydrilla plant that destroys the habitats the otters, turtles, fish, and birds.
Evalie

Evalie, a mermaid with an alligator-scale tail, protects Florida Springs’ ecosystems. She clears algae, nurtures native plants, and emerges to educate visitors on preserving these vital waters. A symbol of balance and beauty, Evalie inspires respect for nature and reminds us to cherish and protect our natural springs.  

Flora
Mermaid Flora sits on a rock that reflects the Nature Coast, with a beautiful sunset at Pine Island and the winding waters of Weeki Wachee. The rock features many types of flowers, as well as butterflies found in Florida.
Ila is the mermaid of reflected light. She has the ability to control wavelengths of light and can create beautiful color projections on numerous things in nature. Her royal seat of colorful rocks enables her to spread lights of color far and wide. Her bright tie-dyed tail reflects one of the many colorful designs that Ila can create.
La Bella Luna

This mermaid is called La Bella Luna or beautiful moon (which she holds in her hands.) Also titled Starry night over Weeki Wachee. Our beautiful mermaid sits high above Weeki Wachee Springs (adagio pose back and palm trees front) at night guarding the home of the mermaids in the style of Van Gogh.

Lilly, also known as Miki

Lilly, also known as Miki, is a kind, cheerful mermaid who loves hearing old stories and tales, especially those from Japan! She spends her time swimming in freshwater lakes and rivers, where friendly koi fish gather to hear her lovely voice as she tells them stories from her travels.

A very popular mermaid on Florida’s Adventure Coast, this mermaid has many friends that enjoy her company, including fish, sanderlings, lizards, frogs, and others. A sea turtle appears to be coming out of a cavern, while crabs and various seashells are always nearby. She is frequently seen holding a water lily.
Lorelei
Bright colorful currents surround Lorelei, displaying a rainbow world of beautiful sea creatures.
Marina
Marina protects the ocean’s treasures and secrets. Beautiful and proud, she is a dangerous creature, who lurks nearby with enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of Florida. The name “Marina” is in honor of the artist’s mother, who is missed dearly.
Merrow

Merrow is known for her enchanting beauty and captivating songs.  As protector of the sea’s creatures and guardian of maritime secrets, she warns of impending storms guiding lost sailors home.  She is deeply intertwined with the power of music and her melodies soothe troubled waters and ensnare sailors’ hearts.

Nakoma "Great Spirit"
Nakoma, meaning “Great Spirit” celebrates the Seminole Tribe that once inhabited Brooksville and the surrounding areas, featuring symbols and patterns from Seminole arts and crafts, as well as Florida wildlife.
Nico & The Velvet Underwater
Nico loves to sing and play guitar; she formed a band with her underwater friends! Jesse Dolphin plays drums, Sassy Seahorse plays sax with her sister Valeri on trumpet, and then there’s Peter Turtle on keys. Inspired to name themselves after one of her favorite bands, this mermaid and the band play local underwater shows and practice once a week. Nico knows that to be truly great at her craft, she must work diligently and consistently, while never giving up and staying positive. If she stays true to herself and she works hard, she can accomplish her dreams of traveling the entire ocean, bringing her unique sound, light and energy to the world. In the process, others will notice her passion and dedication. Many that notice will help and support her as she grows and touches the lives of everyone around her.
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Pasha
Pasha, the mermaid, loves all the creatures she shares the ocean with, but she is especially fascinated by the Octopus. Beneath the waves, she has become friends with many species of Octopi, playing fun games like hide and seek. Over the years, she has learned just how smart and interesting these creatures are – They are great at hiding, using their abilities to change color, and their lack of bones to hide in tight spaces. Pasha loves to share fun facts about her friends – “Did you know that an octopus has three hearts and blue blood?” She may get a little carried away, but with every person she meets, she hopes to leave them inspired, wanting to learn all there is to know about the amazing world underwater!
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Patience
Mermaid Patience enjoys her time soaking in the Florida sunshine. She loves wearing her one-of-a-kind ocean jewelry and will never be caught underwater or on shore without it! As she sits on her rock taking a break from life under the sea, she thinks about all of the wonderful things she loves about Florida – the breathtaking scenery, the sunsets, the fish, the animals, the attractions and so much more. She dreams of the day she will be able to walk on land and take a stroll through a one-of-a-kind Florida town that she’s heard oh so much about – a town called Brooksville! Until then, she will relax on a rock and enjoy the warm breeze, as she patiently waits for her day on land to arrive.
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Pearly, The Pirate Mermaid

Pearly, the beautiful pirate mermaid of the gulf, has chosen a life of watching over the waters and protecting all the gifts along the Gulf shoreline. She shares her map with those who are traveling to and from the Florida coast, carefully leading them to safe and magical destinations.

Pomona

Pomona is a mermaid goddess of fruit trees and orchards. She sits atop ripe oranges and blossoms, referencing the roots of Hernando County and Florida’s flagship industry. Pomona ensures the flourishing of nature and prosperity for all the people of Hernando County, as well as visitors who gaze upon her.

Queen Bee
Queen Bee is inspired by the artist’s grandfather’s bee keeping combined with her love for nature (and honey), she’s a true natural queen!
Scarlett, also known as Celestial

Scarlett, also known as Celestial, is known as being the guardian of the universe. Her energy and intuition are gathered from the stars, as she keeps the night watch over all living things in the river and springs of Weeki Wachee.

Sirena de la Fruta
Translating to “Mermaid of the Fruit,” Sirena de la Fruta is a celebration of living life in abundance, and all things tropical fruit! She is fun, festive, and surrounded by nature, including many types of fruit that can be grown in Florida.
Susie

This mermaid is a tribute to the strength and courage displayed by women with breast cancer. Surrounded by words of hope and empowerment, Susie embodies confidence and fortitude as she meets the challenges of life. She is part of the Breast Cancer Mermaid® Art Collection. Susie is the first statue in the world to honor women with breast cancer.

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The Heart of Weeki Wachee
This mermaid is adorned with elements from Weeki Wachee Springs, including wildlife and a mermaid swimming in the crystal clear Spring.
The Kraken
The statue depicts a Kraken’s tentacles rising up from a dark sea, as if being summed to do the bidding of the mermaid herself! Her loving features, soft appearance and shimmering tail provide a sense of peacefulness for those crossing her path, unaware of the beast that she is about to release from the depths below.
The Rebel
A rebel mermaid, she has fiery red hair and old-school sailor jerry tattoos. She is inspired by the artist’s father, a former tattoo artist.
The Spring
This statue represents the history and memories of Weeki Wachee Springs through the years. Each scene on the rock is a direct representation of real events and photographs taken at the spring over the last 75 years.
The Way Home
The mermaid statue depicts an old vintage-style map that a pirate might have used, with a star on Weeki Wachee indicating that it is always ‘the way home.’
Undine
Undine is a water nymph. Inspired by fairytale novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouque published in 1811. Undine, a water spirit, marries a knight in order to gain a soul.
Mother Nature
Mother Nature sits high above the Weeki Wachee River which winds around her with a few wildlife friends keeping her company. A lone kayaker relaxes on the cool waters, the sunlight gleaming down causing reflections in the beautiful water. The mermaid’s hair is highlighted with the green of the trees and sea grass that flows in the river.
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