Santa in the Shipwreck & Scuba Santa at Shark Reef Aquarium

About this adventure

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay offers a one-of-a-kind underwater holiday adventure where Santa swaps his red coat for scuba gear. Families witness Scuba Santa submerge into the 1.3-million-gallon Shipwreck exhibit, swimming alongside sand tiger sharks, green sea turtles, giant sawfish, and stingrays while waving to excited children through panoramic acrylic viewing tunnels. Back on dry land, Santa Claus greets little ones in his festive shipwreck grotto for photo opportunities and peppermint candy canes. A designated South Convention center entrance and parking garage provides families direct elevator access directly into the aquarium lobby without walking through gaming floors. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully ADA accessible ramps and gentle slopes lead throughout all aquarium galleries and underwater tunnels. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Family restrooms and baby changing facilities located immediately inside the aquarium entrance. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages, captivating toddlers and animal-loving kids. • Sensory Tips: Calming blue ocean lighting and gentle underwater hum; scuba dive times occur at scheduled midday intervals.