Swimming in a Water Wonderland
This holiday season, you can see ol’ Saint Nick dive into the deep and swim with the fishies at an aquarium near you. We’ve hand-picked a few locations around North America, but he may be making additional appearances, so contact an aquarium in your area to see if they are expecting Scuba Santa this Yuletide!
Birch Aquarium – La Jolla, CA
Scuba Santa will be visiting west coast folks when he makes a splash at the Kelp Tank Dive Shows at the Birch Aquarium. Not only can you seize the opportunity to see Scuba Santa, but your kids can also make a holiday craft on weekends. Here are the dates and times you can see the jolly old man from December 2, 2015–January 3, 2016: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm; Sundays at 10:30am. (Closed on December 25th.)
Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, California 92037
858-534-3474
Georgia Aquarium – Atlanta, GA
If you live in North Georgia, consider driving to Atlanta to see Scuba Claus at the Georgia Aquarium. Kids can catch a glimpse of Scuba Claus plunging into the largest aquatic habitat in the world during the 12:00pm and 12:30pm dive shows, Thursday through Sunday from now until Christmas. Hang around for a chance to talk to Scuba Claus on the “dry side” in the Ocean Voyager Theater.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-581-4000
Newport Aquarium – Newport, KY
Scuba Santa will be enchanting folks who visit the Newport Aquarium this month. Whether you live in Newport or across the river in Cincinnati, plan a family trip to see Scuba Santa. The undersea festivities include Scuba Santa’s magic bubbles, dancing lights, and cheery holiday music. After Scuba Santa’s swim, children will have a chance to meet him in person and tell the big guy their Christmas wish. Enjoy this magical experience daily from 11am–4pm (except on 12/25).
Newport Aquarium
One Aquarium Way
Newport, KY 41071
800-406-3474
South Carolina Aquarium – Charleston, SC
Photo Credit: christmasincharleston.com
Scuba Claus will be taking a plunge into the Great Ocean Tank at the South Carolina Aquarium on select dates this month. He’ll be there from 11:00am–3:00pm on December 12–13 and 19–23, so plan a visit to watch him swim with the sea creatures. You might even see whether his belly jiggles like jelly underwater! 😉 There will be lots of other fun family activities, too; contact the aquarium for more details.
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401
800-722-6455
Vancouver Aquarium – Vancouver, British Columbia
Scuba Claus is visiting the Vancouver Aquarium every day until December 24th. He’ll be swimming through the Straight of Georgia exhibit, so you might see him swimming with belugas, halibut, sturgeon, or starfish. There’s also a possibility he will plunge into other galleries, so keep your peepers open as you stroll through the aquarium! Scuba Claus will be diving daily now until December 24th. Check the Vancouver Aquarium’s schedule for more information to plan your visit.
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way
Vancouver, BC
V6G 3E2
604-659-3400
Scuba Claus’ Other Aquarium Visits:
Scuba Claus wants to visit as many places as possible, so after the jump, you’ll find info on a handful of other aquarium appearances he’s making this holiday season.
Adventure Aquarium – Camden, NJ
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
856-365-3300December 4–30 (except Christmas Eve and Christmas)
Arizona Sea Life Aquarium – Tempe, AZ
5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Ste. 145
Tempe, AZ 85282
877-526-3960December 12, 13, 19, and 20
1:00pm
Greater Cleveland Aquarium – Cleveland, OH
2000 Sycamore Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-862-8803December 13 and 20
*Get reduced admission when you donate to a local non-profit organization.
Oregon Coast Aquarium – Newport, OR
2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd,
Newport, OR 97365
541-867-3474December 12, 13, 19, and 20
5:00–8:00pm
Seattle Aquarium – Seattle, WA
1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59
Seattle, WA 98101
206-386-4300December 12, 13, 19, and 20
12:30pm, 3:00pm
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