This year, if you’re a fan of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you’re in for a treat at SEA LIFE centres across the UK. The beloved life simulation game, crafted by Nintendo, invites you to step into a world where you can shape your very own island paradise, mingle with quirky residents, and truly become part of this enchanting universe.
### A First for the UK
Something truly special is happening in the UK: for the very first time, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has captured the hearts of over 46 million players worldwide since its debut in March 2020, is collaborating with SEA LIFE UK to bring you a novel, live experience. This collaboration offers guests the chance to explore stunning marine life alongside some of the game’s beloved characters.
Starting its journey at SEA LIFE Manchester on February 8th, 2025, this tour will make its way across the UK, visiting locations like SEA LIFE Birmingham, Brighton, London, and the Chessington World of Adventures Resort. It’s bound to delight both SEA LIFE enthusiasts and Animal Crossing aficionados.
### Dive into a Fun-Filled Adventure
SEA LIFE UK, under the umbrella of Merlin Entertainments, the globe’s second-largest leisure group, stands as the perfect venue for this fresh adventure. Boasting themed zones that span from the icy Atlantic and Arctic to vibrant tropical rainforests, and home to a vast array of marine creatures, visitors have a rich and diverse environment to explore.
Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, is excited about the venture, saying, “Bringing such a unique experience to multiple SEA LIFE locations is thrilling for us. Our guests can journey alongside Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters, surrounded by our incredible marine residents, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks, making for a fun, enriching adventure with family or friends.”
### Exciting Activities and Meet-Ups
Guided tours will lead guests through the ‘Sea Life Islands’, letting them meet island characters like Aurora and Octavian while learning about diverse sea creatures. Expect to discover ancient ancestors of today’s marine life during a thrilling fossil dig, and go searching for Gulliver, who charmingly finds himself stranded on the island’s beaches.
Visitors can collect character stamps, uncover fascinating facts about SEA LIFE inhabitants, and meet iconic figures like Tom Nook and Isabelle. Before heading home, fans can snag some Animal Crossing: New Horizons goodies from the aquarium shop.
### Mark Your Calendars—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
### A Bit About SEA LIFE
With over 40 SEA LIFE Centres across the world in places like Birmingham, Sydney, and Orlando, SEA LIFE takes care of more than 180,000 creatures in fascinating themed environments and hosts over 20 million guests each year across their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.
