See Scuba Santa swim with sharks, stingrays and sea turtles
CAMDEN -- Scuba Santa arrived at Adventure Aquarium Friday morning -- but not on a sleigh. This year, he made his way to one of the city's favorite attractions on a jet ski.
In what has become a holiday tradition for many in South Jersey, children -- and adults, too -- can watch in awe as Scuba Santa swims alongside sharks, sea turtles and stingrays in the 760,000-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit, from now until Dec. 30.
In the "I Believe in Scuba Santa" Live Show, Scuba Santa's top assistant shares the story of Christmas and puts the final touches on the decorations in the Ocean Realm Theater with the help of Scuba Santa.
There is also a Christmas Storytime, where children can listen as an elf shares the story of Scuba Santa. At the end of the story, there's a special surprise in store, as snow falls inside the aquarium.
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Children can also mail a letter to Scuba Santa each day during the Christmas Celebration by dropping their letters in a special mailbox in the Ocean Realm. Scuba Santa will reply with a special message if an email address is provided in the letter, as long as it is sent by Thursday, Dec. 22.
All Christmas activities are included with admission.
The aquarium is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day until Dec. 30, except on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, in which special holiday hours are in effect from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Showtimes for the "I Believe in Scuba Santa" Live Show are at 11:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday, and on weekends at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. until Dec. 23. From Dec. 26 to 30, there are three shows daily at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. For showtimes on Dec. 24 to 25, please consult the aquarium.
Showtimes for the Christmas Storytime are at 1:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on weekends until Dec. 23. From Dec. 26 to 30, there are four shows daily at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. For showtimes on Dec. 24 to 25, please consult the aquarium.
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