The Florida Aquarium: Coastal Holiday Celebration & Diving Santa
Celebrate a subtropical holiday season at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa's Channelside District.
Visit on your scheduleDec 5 – Dec 31 · 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Daily in December; 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Scuba Santa dives select times 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM
The Florida Aquarium701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602 · 0.8 mi approx. from TampaDirections
All ages; scuba diving Santa and touch pools ideal for all age groups; stroller friendly
From $34Included with regular aquarium admission ($32–$36); free for ages 2 & under
About this adventure
Throughout December, kids can watch Santa Claus strap on scuba gear to plunge into the 500,000-gallon Coral Reef habitat, swimming alongside sand tiger sharks and sea turtles while communicating with children through special dive masks. Families can participate in holiday scavenger hunts through the wetlands gallery, meet African penguins up close, and enjoy outdoor water fun at the zero-depth Splash Pad. Strollers and wheelchairs navigate effortlessly throughout both climate-controlled levels.
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