Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Lecanto, FL

An Interactive Aquatic Adventure for all Ages! As you cross the threshold into the Encounter you will enter a tropical rain forest and visit your rescued macaws and parrots. Continuing your journey towards the Bay; you will have the opportunity to interact with some of nature’s most amazing sea creatures such as the Mantis Peacock Shrimp, a freshwater exhibit to show you what exactly lies under the local springs, and more! Your exhibitions include two touch tanks – one full of sea stars and urchins, and the affectionately nicknamed Ray Bay! There, your variety of friendly sting rays will happily fly up and accept a gentle stroke. You will finish your journey in front of your 18,000-gallon Caribbean Saltwater Aquarium where you might even see a mermaid or two! Don't forget to stroll back into your gift shop for those amazing treasures! Mermaid Show (Approximately 20 minutes) “Ray Bay” Touch Tank “Tide Pool Findings” Touch Tank Over 20 Exhibits & Much More!