This year, dive into an enchanting world with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at various SEA LIFE centers throughout the UK. This beloved life simulation game from Nintendo transports players into a delightful realm where they can craft their personal paradise on a deserted island and mingle with charming residents.
### A UK First
For the very first time in Britain, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has taken the world by storm with over 46 million copies sold since its debut in March 2020, joins forces with SEA LIFE UK to bring fans a live, interactive experience. This captivating collaboration provides visitors the chance to encounter extraordinary marine life alongside some favorite characters from the game.
Kicking off at SEA LIFE Manchester on February 8th, 2025, the tour will make its way to SEA LIFE locations in Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Chessington World of Adventures Resort. It’s an adventure designed to charm both SEA LIFE enthusiasts and fans of Animal Crossing alike.
### An Immersive and Entertaining Adventure
SEA LIFE UK, operated by Merlin Entertainments—the second largest leisure group worldwide—stands as the perfect venue for this distinctive experience. The aquarium’s themed zones, stretching from the Atlantic and Arctic to the Rainforest and Tropics, house thousands of sea creatures, offering visitors an enriching exploration of biodiversity.
Catherine Pritchard, the General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, expressed her excitement about the collaboration: “We are truly excited to bring this unique experience to several of our SEA LIFE locations. Visitors will embark on an adventure with Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters, marveling at the incredible array of creatures that inhabit our attractions, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks. This is a fun and one-of-a-kind journey perfect for families and friends.”
### Activities and Character Encounters
Guided by a friendly tour guide, visitors will traverse the ‘Sea Life Islands’, meet residents like Aurora and Octavian, and observe captivating sea creatures. A fascinating fossil dig awaits, unraveling the mysteries of marine life ancestors, while explorers set off on a search for Gulliver, a charming character stranded on the island’s shores.
Guests can collect character stamps and gain fascinating insights into SEA LIFE’s inhabitants. As a finale to their visit, they’ll have the opportunity to meet Tom Nook and Isabelle and pick up some unique Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise at the aquarium’s store.
### 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
### About SEA LIFE
SEA LIFE boasts more than 40 centers across the globe, including locations like Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando. Caring for over 180,000 creatures living in stunning themed habitats, SEA LIFE welcomes more than 20 million guests each year across its 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.
