# Santa in the Shipwreck & Scuba Santa at Shark Reef Aquarium > Event for families in the Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas area (NV). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 12 – Dec 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 - Ages: All ages (Children 4 & under free) - Price: Included with general aquarium admission ($29 adults, $24 children ages 5–12; children 4 & under free) - Organizer: Shark Reef Aquarium - Official page: https://mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/shark-reef-aquarium.html - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/santa-in-the-shipwreck-and-scuba-santa-at-shark-reef-aquarium--listing-f40867f9b50d26bacd95c383 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Las Vegas - [Parents Night Out: S'more Santa Fun](https://grassyknees.com/las-vegas/activities/parents-night-out-s-more-santa-fun--listing-3ecee723f5822d840b74e904) — Fri, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Whitney Mesa Recreation Area and Nature Preserve, Henderson · checked Oct 20. 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