{"id":8282,"date":"2025-07-01T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8282"},"modified":"2025-06-30T15:42:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T20:42:00","slug":"mermaids-on-the-mississippi-july-2-6-live-dives-at-the-st-louis-aquarium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/mermaids-on-the-mississippi-july-2-6-live-dives-at-the-st-louis-aquarium\/","title":{"rendered":"MERMAIDS ON THE MISSISSIPPI JULY 2-6 LIVE DIVES AT THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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St. Louis —\u00a0<\/strong>For the first time ever, Mermaids will dive in the habitats at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. In addition to the magical dives, families can enjoy a meet and greet with the mermaids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This special event takes place Wednesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 6 and is included with general admission to the aquarium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dives in Shark Canyon and the Grand Lobby Clock and meet and greet sessions will take place at various times throughout the day. The Aquarium is open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit\u00a0www.stlouisaquarium.com<\/a>\u00a0for advance tickets. Tickets also are available at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For complete details and the dive and meet and greet scheddule,\u00a0click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kids can experience a Magic Makeover in Mermaid style or Sea King style before meeting the Mermaids. The makeovers include ocean-inspired face paint, hair decorations and more. (The makeover is an additional cost.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The St. Louis Aquarium is located at 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, MO 63103 in historic St. Louis Union Station. Follow on social media @aquariumstl.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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