Get ready to dive into a new world as Animal Crossing: New Horizons makes a splash at SEA LIFE centers across the UK this year. Nintendo’s beloved life simulation game invites you on an island adventure where you can carve out your own little paradise and mingle with its charming inhabitants.
A Unique Experience in the UK
For the first time on British shores, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has captivated millions worldwide with over 46 million copies sold since it debuted in March 2020, is joining forces with SEA LIFE UK. This groundbreaking partnership offers visitors an exciting opportunity to explore the wonders of marine life alongside some familiar faces from the game.
Starting at SEA LIFE Manchester on February 8, 2025, this captivating tour will voyage across the UK, stopping at SEA LIFE Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Chessington World of Adventures Resort. It’s a treat in store for both SEA LIFE fans and Animal Crossing enthusiasts.
Dive Into a Fun and Immersive Adventure
SEA LIFE UK, part of Merlin Entertainments—the globe’s second-largest leisure company and the world’s biggest aquarium network—is the ideal host for this thrilling adventure. With themed areas ranging from the Atlantic depths to lush Rainforest environments, and thousands of marine creatures to marvel at, visitors are in for a diverse and intriguing experience.
Catherine Pritchard, the General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, expressed her excitement about the collaboration, exclaiming, "We’re absolutely delighted to bring this unique experience to several of our locations. Our guests will journey alongside Animal Crossing characters, all while being surrounded by the fascinating marine life we house, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks. This is a fun and enriching journey to enjoy with family or friends."
Engaging Activities and Memorable Character Encounters
Guided by an expert tour leader, guests will trek through the ‘Sea Life Islands,’ where they can meet iconic island residents like Aurora and Octavian, as well as a variety of sea creatures. They’ll get their hands dirty with a fossil dig that exposes the ancient ancestors of today’s marine life. Explorers will also embark on a quest to locate Gulliver, who has washed ashore on the island’s beaches.
Visitors can collect character stamps and soak up fascinating facts about SEA LIFE’s inhabitants. They’ll even have the chance to catch up with Tom Nook and Isabelle. And of course, fans can snag some Animal Crossing: New Horizons goodies at the aquarium store before heading home.
Event Schedule
- SEA LIFE Manchester: February 8 – March 9, 2025
- SEA LIFE Birmingham: April 12 – May 11, 2025
- SEA LIFE Brighton: May 24 – June 15, 2025
- SEA LIFE London: June 30 – July 27, 2025
- SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures: August 1 – August 31, 2025
Discover SEA LIFE
With over 40 SEA LIFE centers dotting the globe in places like Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando, SEA LIFE is home to more than 180,000 creatures in beautifully themed environments. Annually, these aquariums and their six sanctuaries welcome over 20 million excited guests.
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