This year, dive into a unique adventure as Animal Crossing: New Horizons makes a splash at SEA LIFE centres throughout the UK. This beloved life simulation game from Nintendo invites players to craft their personal paradise on a deserted island while mingling with its delightful residents.
### A UK First
Making its debut in the UK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has captured the hearts of over 46 million players globally since its release in March 2020, is partnering with SEA LIFE UK for an all-new live experience. This collaboration provides visitors with the chance to uncover exciting marine life alongside some of the game’s charming characters.
Starting at SEA LIFE Manchester on February 8th, 2025, this exciting tour will travel to SEA LIFE Birmingham, SEA LIFE Brighton, SEA LIFE London, and SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Expect an unforgettable journey for fans of both SEA LIFE and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
### An Engaging Experience
Owned by Merlin Entertainments, a giant in the leisure industry, SEA LIFE UK is the perfect venue for this extraordinary event. With its diverse themed zones ranging from the Atlantic and Arctic to the Rainforest and Tropics, and home to an array of marine life, visitors are in for a treat as they explore this rich world.
Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, couldn’t contain her excitement about the collaboration: “We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce this unique experience across several of our SEA LIFE locations. Our guests will embark on an adventure alongside characters from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, amidst thousands of fascinating creatures, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks, offering an enriching, fun escapade for families and friends.”
### Meet the Characters and Explore
Guests will be guided through the ‘Sea Life Islands’, where they’ll encounter island residents like Aurora and Octavian and marvel at diverse sea life. A fossil dig offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the ancestors of today’s marine creatures. Meanwhile, visitors can help search for Gulliver, who has found himself washed ashore.
Visitors can collect stamps from various characters, learn intriguing facts about SEA LIFE’s inhabitants, and meet fan favorites Tom Nook and Isabelle. At the end of their visit, fans can pick up exclusive Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise at the aquarium store.
### Event Schedule
– 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
### About SEA LIFE
With over 40 SEA LIFE Centres worldwide, including locations in Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando, SEA LIFE cares for more than 180,000 marine creatures in beautifully themed environments and attracts over 20 million guests each year across its 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.
