Get ready to dive into a whole new world with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE centers throughout the UK this year. Created by Nintendo, this beloved life simulation game immerses you in a vibrant island setting where you can craft your own paradise and connect with charming residents.
### Making Waves in the UK
In an exciting first for the UK, the wildly popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has sold over 46 million copies globally since its debut in March 2020, joins forces with SEA LIFE UK for a thrilling live experience. This eagerly awaited collaboration invites visitors to explore the wonders of marine life alongside some of their favorite game characters.
Starting in SEA LIFE Manchester on February 8, 2025, the event will tour across various locations including SEA LIFE Birmingham, SEA LIFE Brighton, SEA LIFE London, and SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures Resort, offering a treat for fans of both SEA LIFE and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
### Dive into a Fun-Filled Adventure
SEA LIFE UK, part of Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second-largest leisure group, and holder of the largest aquarium network fame, is the perfect venue for hosting this remarkable journey. With themed zones spanning the Atlantic, Arctic, Rainforest, and Tropics, SEA LIFE is home to an array of spectacular marine creatures, providing visitors with a captivating backdrop for exploration.
Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, shared her enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are overjoyed to bring this exclusive adventure to several of our SEA LIFE venues. Guests will embark on a journey with Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters, surrounded by our incredible marine life, including Green Sea Turtles and Zebra Sharks. It’s an enriching and entertaining experience for families and friends.”
### Exciting Activities and Character Encounters
Armed with a tour guide, guests will traverse the ‘Sea Life Islands,’ encounter residents like Aurora and Octavian, and observe diverse sea life. They’ll even dig for fossils to unearth the marine world’s ancient ancestors and help find Gulliver, who’s stranded on the island’s shores.
Visitors can collect character stamps, learn fascinating tidbits about SEA LIFE’s inhabitants, and meet beloved figures like Tom Nook and Isabelle. After exploring, fans can shop for Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise at the aquarium store.
### 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 Centres worldwide, including places like Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando, SEA LIFE cares for an extensive array of more than 180,000 creatures in stunning themed habitats. Every year, they welcome over 20 million guests to their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.
