Santa Claus Goes Scuba Diving At Oklahoma Aquarium

Not only can Santa fly on his sled and fit down chimneys, but he can also scuba dive.

You can catch him underwater for the next couple of days bringing Christmas cheer to people and sea creatures.

If you're stopping by the Oklahoma Aquarium this week, you may see a familiar face swimming in the Polynesian Reef exhibit.

It's a different experience than the traditional way of meeting Santa.

Digital and Marketing Strategist Lollie Emig says it's a like a vacation for Santa before Christmas Eve.

She says "Santa by the Sea" has been a tradition for to 15 years.

The event also gives kids a chance to still see Santa up close and personal without getting intimidated.

Kids can interact with Santa by taking photos or even playing rock paper scissors.

It doesn't cost extra to see Santa, but you must go during the hours when Santa is scuba diving. During that time, he does take a few cookie breaks.

If you miss him this time, Emig says he'll be back in the tank for Christmas time next year.

"What makes so many of the Oklahoma Aquarium events so special is our members because they join when the kids are little and then this becomes part of their tradition whether it's for Halloween, or Christmas, or our Easter egg hunt. Every year we're seeing these kids grow up,” Emig said. “And it's just so neat to be part of that family experience."

You can stop by the Oklahoma Aquarium Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. or Wednesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

After that, he has to head back to the North Pole to get ready for Christmas.

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