Seasonal & Holidays

Santa Visits Florida Aquarium For Photos With Kids, Pets

Santa will be spreading holiday cheer and jolly good times every weekend beginning Nov. 25 through Dec. 18.

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Meet Tonkin, a 3-year-old male. He is relaxed and staff at the Pet Resource Center believes is well-house-trained. He's hoping Santa will help him find a forever home.
Meet Tonkin, a 3-year-old male. He is relaxed and staff at the Pet Resource Center believes is well-house-trained. He's hoping Santa will help him find a forever home. (Florida Aquarium)

TAMPA, FL — Put on your best holiday sweater and get in the holiday spirit at The Florida Aquarium where Santa will be spreading holiday cheer and jolly good times every weekend beginning Nov. 25 through Dec. 18.

Santa will be available for photo opportunities from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18.

Photos with Santa will take place in the aquarium’s Mosaic Center at no cost to members and included with general admission.

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A special version of photos with Santa will be available for your furry friends on Friday, Nov. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. This event is free to the public and will take place in front of The Florida Aquarium, so bring your dogs – or other pets – to come meet Santa Paws.

Note: Photos must be taken on a personal device. Click here.

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Meet Lola. This sweet, 9-year-old American Staffordshire terrier is ready to find her forever home. She is easy to leash and walk, according to volunteers at the Pet Resource Center. Find out more about this girl here:

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