Christmas Conservation Celebration

Marineland Dolphin Adventure presents a family-friendly Christmas Conservation Celebration, on Wednesdays through Sundays, December 1, 2023, to January 1, 2024.

On any of these days, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., guests can vote on their favorite decorated Christmas tree, experience a festive holiday-themed dolphin show, and enjoy 'Holiday Tortoise Time." On Saturday, December 16, kids and adults can meet Santa and the Grinch. 

The Events

• Local Home Depots have donated 20 trees that have all been decorated in support of conservation. Wander down Candy Cane Lane and vote for your favorite tree. All ballots will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a Dolphin Encounter Program.
• Holiday Tortoise Time, daily at 2:15 p.m., is a 25-minute encounter where guests learn about the amazing red-footed tortoises. During the Christmas Conservation Celebration you can paint with the redfoots. Special tickets are required. There is a 20% off code available for this interaction.
• On Saturday, December 16, all general-admission ticket holders can meet both Santa and the Grinch. Pictures with Santa Claus and the Grinch are an additional $10.00 for one photo and $20.00 for all photos.
• The festive dolphin show happens daily at 11:15 a.m. and 2:40 p.m., and is included with general admission tickets.
• Learn more about the Christmas Conservation Celebration, here.

Admission: General admission is $20.00 for all five and older. Youngsters four and under are free. Purchase General Admisison Tickets, here. 

When: Wednesdays through Sundays, December 1, 2023 through January 1, 2024

Where: Marineland Dolphin Adventure, 9600 Oceanshore Blvd, St. Augustine, Florida 32080