But thats not the only sight to behold atWeeki Wachee Springs.

These artifacts can be found at the Museum of Natural History in Gainesville.

The theatre was assembled in parts and then brought to Weeki Wachee in pieces.

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Mermaid with manatees at Weeki Wachee Springs.Credit:Courtesy Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau

Today its a National Historic Landmark.

It all starts with a three-part audition.

Athanason says this stage of the audition eliminates about 60 percent of mermaid hopefuls.

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Kayaking on Weeki Wachee River.Credit:Courtesy Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau

The second stage of the audition includes several different challenges, like breath holds and movement choreography underwater.

The third part of the audition is much like a traditional interview.

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Credit:Courtesy Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau

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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park’s Buccaneer Bay, a spring-fed waterpark with two water slides.Credit:Courtesy Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau

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Weeki Wachee River boat ride.Credit:Courtesy Florida’s Adventure Coast Visitors Bureau