Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
Guests can explore an aquatic holiday display featuring the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree inside the Shark Realm exhibit. Scuba Santa dives daily alongside sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays, while visitors can snap selfies and write letters to him. Festivities also include hourly indoor snow flurries in the Snow-tunda, puppet shows, seasonal sing-alongs, story times, and holiday photo ops.
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Plan Your Visit
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Ages
All ages
Parking
Parking is in the Hippo and Penguin lots directly across from the Aquarium; pay at exit or in the Main Lobby.
Accessibility
The facility is fully accessible to guests using wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles, with rentals available at the Information Desk.
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Tips & Advice
- Bring a letter for Scuba Santa if you want to send him a seasonal message during your visit.
- Plan around the Friday-through-Sunday schedule if The Gill Who Stole Fishmas is on your must-see list.
- Check the Story Time schedule before visiting if you want to catch a session led by Mrs. Claus.
- Leave wagon-style strollers at home; strollers are available to rent, and rentals are first-come, first-served.
- Use the Hippo or Penguin lot across from the Aquarium and pay at the exit or in the Main Lobby.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Gill Who Stole Fishmas runs Friday through Sunday only.
- Mrs. Claus leads Story Time on select dates.
- A brand-new friend joins Scuba Santa in 2026.
- The Boardwalk has an all-new beachy Christmas tree.
- A winter scavenger hunt is available as an add-on; participants receive a prize.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Snow-tunda?
The Snow-tunda is an indoor experience where snow falls around a 20-foot Rotunda Christmas tree every hour, on the hour, set to music and dazzling lights.
Can visitors interact with Scuba Santa?
Yes, guests can interact and take photos with Scuba Santa during his daily dives with sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays, or write letters to him.
What holiday shows take place during the event?
Shows include The Gill Who Stole Fishmas, A Fishmas Sing-Along, Christmas Underwater Story Time, and the Merry Fishmas, Boris Puppet Show on Fridays through Sundays.
How long does a visit typically take?
The average self-guided visit to Adventure Aquarium takes approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Are strollers permitted inside the aquarium?
Standard strollers are allowed in select areas and can be rented on-site, but wagons and wagon-style strollers of any size are prohibited unless needed for medical purposes.
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