Santa goes for a swim for the first time ever at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium this festive season, as visitors are given the chance to spot him amongst the giant rare green sea turtles, sharks, rays and tropical fish in the impressive 1 million-litre ocean display.

At 11.45am every day between 17-23 December, Santa himself will emerge from the depths to bring Christmas early for the display's inhabitants. As guests gaze on, Father 'fishmas' will feed healthy green vegetables to the aquarium's two giant rare green sea turtles Boris and Phoenix, hand mackerel and squid to the dozens of sleek rays and scatter cockles and sprat for the shoals of tropical fish.

PLUS don't forget there are thousands of other animals to enthrall and delight throughout the south bank attraction, including our resident octopus, Cuban crocodile, crabs, starfish, sharks and jellyfish – and for the intrepid, special VIP experiences like a Shark Feed, Turtle Feed and Snorkelling with Sharks Experience. 

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GETTING THERE

'Santa swims' 17 –23 Dec 2015

Booking website/phone line - www.visitsealife.com/london. 0871 663 1678.

Open seven days a week from 10am with last entry at 6pm

Prices start from £19.98 per adult and £14.41 per child for attraction tickets.

For further information please contact Amy Sadler/Grace Gardiner at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or amys@freerange.eu

Notes to Editors:

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 111 attractions, 12 hotels/4 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 63 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and c26,000 employees (peak season). 

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, DreamWorks Tours SHREK's Adventure, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort,  Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.