Utah is full of festive activities of all kinds this season! From the Festival of Lights in Spanish Fork to the winter zip tour at Sundance Resort, you can pack your calendar full in December, and there’s something for everyone. You definitely won’t want to miss the Festival of the Seas at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium this year. You can even see Santa dive with sharks!

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is the perfect place to visit when the weather is chilly. You'll find it in Draper.
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The aquarium is full of exciting aquatic creatures, including quirky, entertaining penguins...
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...downright adorable otters...
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...and thrilling sharks! In fact, the sharks are the stars of the show at the aquarium this season.
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Not only can you witness these majestic creatures swimming around, you can see Santa himself taking a dive with them!
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Santa will be taking a shark dive with his favorite elf at 11 a.m. on December 7th and 8th, 14th and 15th, and 21st and 22nd. Get there early to get a seat for the show!
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Speaking of elves, you'll also want to participate in the Elf in the Kelp scavenger hunt! These little rascals will be hiding all throughout the aquarium all month long.
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There are 15 spots total where you'll find elves, so grab a Scavenger Hunt Guide from the front desk, fill it out, and turn it in for prizes.
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Festive performances also fill the calendar all throughout December. Make sure to check the aquarium's calendar to see what days and times these talented, local groups perform.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be around for visits and photos from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on December 7th and 8th, 14th and 15th, and 21st and 22nd.
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Don't miss The Festival of the Seas this year!

Learn more about the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium on its website, and you’ll want to follow its Facebook page to see the latest news and learn about events there.

Does this look like something you want to see this season? If so, tag the family members you hope to bring with you!

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Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, 12033 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper, UT 84020, USA