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Press release

SEAson’s greetings: Diving Santa returns to the Aquarium

WHEN: Friday, November 28 at 11:30am. Members of the media are encouraged to arrive at 11:15am for the 11:30am dive.

WHERE: Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59, Seattle

WHAT: Come to the Seattle Aquarium and get in the spirit for the winter holidays! See Santa diving in the 120,000-gallon Window on Washington Waters habitat. Bring your camera and take your picture with Diving Santa every weekend between November 24 and December 21. You can find the full Diving Santa schedule on our website.

Visitors to the Seattle Aquarium can also explore several other habitats throughout our campus on Piers 59, 60, and Ocean Pavilion. Guests can see local and tropical species up close, as well as our new southern sea otter Ruby alongside Mishka and Sekiu and many other species including seals, shorebirds, sharks, rays, jellies, and so much more.

We’re open daily, 9:30am–6pm, with the exception of December 24, when the Aquarium will be open 9:30am–4pm, and December 25, when the Aquarium will be open 11:30am–6pm.

About the Seattle Aquarium:

Founded in 1977, the Seattle Aquarium is a marine conservation organization working to regenerate the health of Earth’s one ocean. We work among global leaders to advance animal wellbeing, marine and ecosystem science, public policy, field conservation, education, and species recovery programs that benefit the ocean. Help support the Aquarium’s mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.

On the web: SeattleAquarium.org

On Facebook: facebook.com/Aquarium.Seattle

On Instagram: instagram.com/seattleaquarium

On Youtube: youtube.com/seattleaquarium

Today only, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 thanks to the generosity of donors Betsy Cadwallader, J & Tim, and Jess & Andy Peet. Help us reach our $50,000 goal!