There are Christmas Villages in almost every city, town and burg in New Jersey. Tree lighting ceremonies will brighten the skies over many a town square or park. Productions of “A Christmas Carol” and “The Nutcracker” will bring smiles to the children from Vineland to Vernon. Breakfasts With Santa will feature more pancakes than a Southern Sunday after Church. So… Do you wanna build a snowman?
With all this in mind, it might escape your attention that there is yet another way to celebrate the holidays. Something different? For sure. Something unique? Absolutely. Something fun? A definitive yes! Adventure Aquarium presents its “8th Annual Christmas Celebration” at it’s Camden showplace, easily accessible and always affordable.
November 28 through January 1, Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Celebration will feature larger-than-life decorations, twinkling lights, glowing trees, and gently falling snow – not to mention 8,500 super cool animals and two million gallons of fun. Festivities include exciting live shows, daily appearances by Scuba Santa in our Ocean Realm exhibit, character appearances, and more.
Yes. Scuba Santa. Probably the coolest incarnation of Kris Kringle I have ever witnessed. He swims with the fishes, he eats with the fishes, he sleeps with the fishes. Oh, wait…that’s not right. But he does interact with sharks, sea turtles and stingrays in the enormous 760,000 gallon Ocean Realm tank. One more time people – Scuba Santa. How do you follow that you might ask? Dominick the Dolphin? Flipper the Snowman? Rudolph the Red Nosed Flounder?
Meet Bumble and Rudolph – Character Appearances
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and meet the Christmas legend in a way you never have before! Plus, get up close with Rudolph’s lovable friend Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster during daily appearances in our Rotunda.
Bumble Lights the Tree – Live Show
A holiday favorite! Join us in the Rotunda under our larger-than-life Christmas tree as an elf tells the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with the help of four very special helpers. At the very end, the one and only lovable Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster arrives to help light the tree. Plus, Bumble has a special surprise for you when he makes it magically snow INSIDE the Aquarium!
I Believe in Scuba Santa – Live Show
Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Celebration traditions continue in our Wonderland Theater. Scuba Santa’s #1 Helper tells the story of Christmas Celebration at Adventure Aquarium and puts the final touches on the decorations with the help of a very special guest – Scuba Santa himself!
And when you’re done celebrating the season, don’t forget some of the regular attractions available every day – Penguin Island, Hippo Haven, Shark Realm, Creature Feature, Jules Verne Gallery and KidZone, a hand-on interactive playland for the tykes. eNJoy the experience. You may not find world peace, but maybe you could find Nemo.
