In recent years, so-called “mer-culture” has been on the rise. Then, there’s the whole “finfluencer” trend, with mermaids and mermans like Grace Page and Merman Chris making a splash on social media.

If you happen to be a fan of "The Little Mermaid," or want your children to see a real-life fairytale, you don't have to go to Disney World to make it happen. An aquarium right here in the Bluegrass ...