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OdySea Aquarium hosts many special events and programs throughout the year. No need for Groupon. You’ll find all the details here, as well as all the coupons, promo codes, discounts, deals, and sales on tickets that we are currently offering.
Looking for a unique gift? Love animals and want to buy yourself a treat? Visit our Holiday Gift Store to find that perfect item such as Gift Cards, Annual Passes, Lifetime Memberships, Animal Encounters and much more!
November 28th – January 4th
OdySea Aquarium is the place to visit for festive fun all month long!

SeaTREK Santa Returns!
Jolly ol' helmet-diving SeaTREK Santa is making a splash again this holiday season with underwater appearances every day through January 4th. Included with admission.
SeaTREK Santa appearances are available on the following dates & times:
Nov 28th - Dec 18th
12PM Mon-Thurs
12PM & 5PM every Fri-Sun*
Dec 19th - Jan 4th
12PM & 5PM every day*
*There are no SeaTREK Santa appearances on Christmas Day. 12PM appearances only on 12/5, 12/6 and 12/12 due to private events, and on New Year's Day.
Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience
Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission.
Elf Power VR Experience
New this year! Help Santa’s elves prepare for the holidays during this exclusive virtual reality experience at OdySea Aquarium. Tickets start at $7.00 per person. Annual Pass Holders save $1.00.
Mail Your Letters to SeaTREK Santa
Write or draw your wish to SeaTREK® Santa and drop it in the mailbox located at the Discovery Desk. SeaTREK® Santa will respond to all those that request! Included with admission.
SeaTREK Santa Photos
Say cheese as you enter the Aquarium! These photos with SeaTREK Santa in the background make a wonderful keepsake or can be converted into photo holiday greeting cards at home when a digital package is purchased.
OdySea Aquari-RUN: An Ink-Credible Dash for Conservation
Sunday, April 19th
7:30am-10:00am
The OdySea Aquari-RUN – 'An Ink-Credible Dash for Conservation’, is an octopus themed 5k and kids race fundraiser to support the OdySea Aquarium Foundation. As the non-profit partner at OdySea Aquarium, the OdySea Aquarium Foundation seeks to educate, engage, enrich, and inspire all ages to conserve and protect our planet by supporting local education programs and conservation work!
This year’s race is all about celebrating the octopuses and their ‘ink-credible’ adaptability and curiosity! Runners are encouraged to wear their best octopus themed running attire to this family friendly event!
Visit any day of the week after 4:30pm and get the same great experience for ONLY $34.95 per person. That’s a savings of 30% for each adult!
PLEASE NOTE: OdySea Aquarium will be closing at 6PM on 12/10, 12/12, and 12/18 for a private events. There is no Twilight on 12/24 & 12/25 (Christmas Eve & Christmas Day), and no Twilight on 1/1/26 (New Years Day).
Benefits:
- Unlimited visits to OdySea Aquarium for one year
- Free admission to all Fish & Sips 21+ Happy Hour events!
- Exclusive Passholder previews to events and new exhibits
- Discounted tickets at VR Experience inside the Aquarium
- 10% discount for Encounters, OdySea Treasures Gift Shop, and Starbucks Cafe
- $50 Photo Upgrade: Digital copies of all entrance photos + 50% off prints
- Discounts at select restaurants and retailers within Arizona Boardwalk
- Pass is nonrefundable, non-transferable, has no cash value, and cannot be exchanged.
Not valid with Costco Card or any other discount.







