Santa Claus will be taking a bold step in December to help The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk demonstrate that sharks are not naughty, but nice.
Starting Thanksgiving Weekend (Sat., Nov. 28 and Sun., Nov. 29), Santa Claus will be joining our dive team in its shark-dive program each Thursday, Saturday and Sunday through December. (And he'll also towel off and greet kids on Dec. 6, 12 & 13.)
Twice each day on Sat., Nov. 28 and Sun., Nov. 29 – and then most Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in December – Santa will wedge into his custom red-and-white scuba gear and enter the Aquarium’s 110,000-gallon “Ocean Beyond the Sound” exhibit, which is home to 7-foot sand tiger and lemon sharks.
It’s all part of The Maritime Aquarium’s regular dive program, intended to demonstrate that sharks aren’t the bloodthirsty killers of myth. On Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:15 & 2:15 p.m., visitors to the popular Connecticut family attraction can see – and talk with – divers swimming with the sharks (and with Santa).
Bring your camera because Santa is always happy to swim over and get close to the exhibit window to pose for a very unique picture with kids.
As a bonus during these visits from the North Pole, Santa Claus also will dry off and meet with youngsters on Sun., Dec. 6; Sat., Dec. 12; and Sun., Dec. 13. (Each day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., except during his dive times.) He’ll hear children’s Christmas wishes and pose for photos on a Neptune-themed throne.
All of Santa’s appearances – wet and dry – are free with Aquarium admission. Learn more about The Maritime Aquarium’s holiday offerings at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
