This year, dive into a vibrant and interactive world as Animal Crossing: New Horizons takes center stage at SEA LIFE centers throughout the UK. Developed by Nintendo, this beloved life simulation game lets you craft your own island paradise and engage with charming inhabitants in an entirely new way.
### A UK Exclusive
In a groundbreaking move for the UK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has impressively sold over 46 million copies globally since its debut in March 2020, is teaming up with SEA LIFE UK for an extraordinary live experience. This collaboration offers visitors a chance to explore captivating marine environments alongside familiar characters from the game.
Starting at SEA LIFE Manchester on February 8th, 2025, this interactive tour will journey across the UK, visiting SEA LIFE centers in Birmingham, Brighton, London, and the Chessington World of Adventures Resort. It’s a perfect treat for both SEA LIFE enthusiasts and Animal Crossing fans.
### An Engaging Adventure Awaits
SEA LIFE UK, under the umbrella of Merlin Entertainments—the world’s second-largest leisure group and leading aquarium network—is the perfect host for this adventure. With themed zones that whisk visitors from the Atlantic and Arctic to the exotic Rainforest and Tropics, and thousands of fascinating marine creatures to discover, there’s no shortage of wonder.
Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, expressed her excitement about the venture: “We are thrilled to be offering this one-of-a-kind experience across several of our SEA LIFE venues. Our guests can embark on a journey with Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters, surrounded by the astonishing diversity of our marine life, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks. This venture promises a fun and enriching outing for families and friends.”
### Meet and Explore
With a tour guide steering the adventure, guests will delve into the ‘Sea Life Islands,’ where they can meet island residents like Aurora and Octavian and uncover the diverse sea life. Attendees can participate in a fossil dig to learn about ancient marine ancestors and embark on a mission to find Gulliver, who’s stranded on the island’s shores.
Visitors will have the chance to collect character stamps, learn intriguing facts about the SEA LIFE inhabitants, and catch up with Tom Nook and Isabelle. As their adventure concludes, fans can indulge in Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise available at the aquarium stores.
### Event Dates
– SEA LIFE Manchester: February 8th – March 9th, 2025
– SEA LIFE Birmingham: April 12th – May 11th, 2025
– SEA LIFE Brighton: May 24th – June 15th, 2025
– SEA LIFE London: June 30th – July 27th, 2025
– SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures: August 1st – August 31st, 2025
### All About SEA LIFE
Across the globe, there are over 40 SEA LIFE centers, located in renowned cities such as Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando. Caring for more than 180,000 marine creatures in stunning themed habitats, SEA LIFE welcomes over 20 million guests annually to their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries, making a significant splash in marine education and conservation.
