OdySea Aquarium: Winter Waterland & SeaTREK Santa
Through Jan 3Nov 28 – Jan 3 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. SeaTREK underwater Santa dives at Deep Ocean daily at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM through Dec 24. Holiday scavenger hunt in Kids Cove.
OdySea Aquarium9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 · 13.3 mi approx. from PhoenixDirections
All ages (children under 2 free; stroller-friendly multi-level aquarium with ramps and elevators)
From $39.95Included with general aquarium admission: $39.95–$44.95 adults, $29.95–$34.95 kids (ages 2–12); children under 2 free. Twilight discount after 4:30 PM.
About this adventure
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale dives into holiday cheer with its annual 'Winter Waterland' celebration. The highlight for kids is watching SeaTREK Santa descend into the 400,000-gallon Deep Ocean exhibit wearing his specialized underwater diving helmet and red suit to wave to children and feed stingrays and sharks. Each dive begins with an aquarium elf reading 'Twas the Night Before FISHmas' at the panoramic viewing window. Children can drop their handwritten holiday wish lists into Santa's mailbox in Kids Cove and embark on a festive scavenger hunt through the two-story aquarium. The indoor facility is completely climate-controlled with elevators and wide ramps for strollers. All holiday activities and SeaTREK Santa dives are included with general admission.
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