Aquarium sets world record

Branson is proud to hold another world record.

(Photo by K.D. Michaels)

In a special ceremony on Saturday, the Guinness World Records organization certified that the new red and white Santa hat that tops the head of Aquarius, the octopus outside of Aquarium at the Boardwalk, as the World's Largest Santa Hat Sculpture.

The Santa hat is approximately 70 feet long, with a six-foot ball at its top, and weighs over 300 pounds. The hat was lifted by a crane and placed on Aquarius' head, where it will remain throughout the holiday season. 

The Aquarium at the Boardwalk recently opened their new holiday experience, Christmas Under the Sea. The entire family will enjoy Santa's 6D Sleigh Ride and all the fun that the Under the Sea Passport brings. A beautiful Christmas fountain show has been added, and you can meet Santa at Candy Harbor each Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m.

The Aquarium at the Boardwalk is located at 2700 West 76 Country Boulevard. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.