TAMPA, FL - The big man in the red suit is bringing some of that holiday spirit to the Bay Area by scuba diving with the sharks, rays, and fish at The Florida Aquarium.

“Santa knows no limits,” said Aquarium associate curator Eric Hovland. “He knows when you’ve been sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows when you’ve been scuba diving because he scuba dives for goodness sake and he did today at The Florida Aquarium.”

Santa takes his first dip Friday, November 27, and he will continue visiting the Aquarium each Saturday until Christmas.

With social distancing, the Florida Aquarium is allowing guests of all ages to share Holiday wishes and take pictures with Santa Claus during this event.

Santa will be visiting the Florida Aquarium on these dates and times:

  • Friday, November 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.