The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas has hosted mermaids in its Great Maya Reef expo before. The Wands & Wishes Mermaids return to swim in the tank and greet patrons for three weeks in November.

From 6 to 9 p.m. May 9-11, visitors to the Virginia Aquarium will be able to step into the Red Sea Tunnel and come face-to-face with a real life mermaid. There will also be pictures, activities ...