Shell-ebrate the holiday season with Santa in the Shipwreck, a beloved holiday tradition at Shark Reef Aquarium inside Mandalay Bay.
Guests can enjoy festive appearances by Santa Jaws and a complimentary photo for kids ages 12 and under with paid Shark Reef admission.
Each afternoon at 4:00 p.m., Santa takes the magic even deeper - suiting up for a special underwater dive in the Shipwreck exhibit before he swims off to the North Pole.
Santa in the Shipwreck
December 20-24, 2025
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Advanced reservations for timed entry tickets begin at $24
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
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