This year, dive into a truly unique experience with Animal Crossing: New Horizons taking center stage at SEA LIFE centers throughout the UK. Developed by Nintendo, this beloved life simulation game invites you to craft your own paradise on a deserted island, mingling with charming residents in your very own slice of utopia.
### A First for the UK
For the very first time in the UK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a game that’s charmed over 46 million players worldwide since its March 2020 debut, aligns with SEA LIFE UK for an exciting live experience. This collaboration opens up a world of exploration, combining fascinating marine life with beloved game characters.
Starting at SEA LIFE Manchester on February 8th, 2025, this tour will venture to SEA LIFE Birmingham, SEA LIFE Brighton, SEA LIFE London, and SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures Resort, ensuring that fans of both SEA LIFE and Animal Crossing: New Horizons find something to delight in.
### An Immersive and Fun Experience
SEA LIFE UK, part of Merlin Entertainments—the world’s second-largest leisure group—and a leader in the aquarium sector, makes the perfect host for this memorable journey. Each location, with its uniquely themed zones like the Atlantic and Arctic, offers visitors the chance to explore diverse ecosystems filled with thousands of fascinating marine animals.
Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, expressed her excitement: “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring this exceptional experience to numerous SEA LIFE venues. Guests will embark on an adventure with Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters, all while surrounded by amazing marine life, such as Green Sea Turtles and Zebra Sharks, making it a truly enriching and entertaining outing for families and friends alike.”
### Activities and Character Meets
Guided by a tour leader, guests will navigate the ‘Sea Life Islands’, encountering island residents like Aurora and Octavian, along with a variety of sea creatures. A fossil dig opportunity promises to unearth the ancestral ties of our favorite aquatic animals, while guests will have the chance to find Gulliver, who has mysteriously landed on the island’s shores.
Visitors can collect character stamps, unearth fascinating facts about SEA LIFE inhabitants, and meet popular figures like Tom Nook and Isabelle. As a delightful conclusion, fans will have the chance to shop for Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise at the aquarium gift shop.
### Event Dates
– SEA LIFE Manchester: 8th February – 9th March 2025
– SEA LIFE Birmingham: 12th April – 11th May 2025
– SEA LIFE Brighton: 24th May – 15th June 2025
– SEA LIFE London: 30th June – 27th July 2025
– SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures: 1st August – 31st August 2025
### About SEA LIFE
With more than 40 SEA LIFE Centres spread across the globe, including spots in Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando, SEA LIFE cares for over 180,000 marine creatures housed in stunning themed habitats. Each year, over 20 million guests visit their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries to experience the wonders of the underwater world.
