This year, get ready to dive into a fascinating universe with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE centers all over the UK. Developed by Nintendo, this popular life simulation game lets you craft your own haven on a deserted island while mingling with its charming residents.
### Making Waves in the UK
For the first time on British shores, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has captivated over 46 million players globally since its debut in March 2020, is joining forces with SEA LIFE UK for a captivating live experience. This collaboration allows visitors to explore the wonders of marine life alongside familiar faces from the game.
Starting on February 8th, 2025, at SEA LIFE Manchester, the tour will make its way through SEA LIFE Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Chessington World of Adventures Resort, creating a delight for fans of both SEA LIFE and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
### Dive into Fun and Adventure
SEA LIFE UK, part of Merlin Entertainments—the world’s second-largest leisure group—and the biggest network of aquariums, is the perfect venue for this extraordinary adventure. With themed zones ranging from the Atlantic and Arctic to the Rainforest and Tropics, plus thousands of marine creatures, visitors will find a world bursting with diversity.
Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, is excited about the collaboration: “We’re overjoyed to offer this unique experience at several of our SEA LIFE locations. Guests will embark on a journey with Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters, surrounded by thousands of incredible creatures like Green Sea Turtles and Zebra Sharks. It’s a fun, enriching venture for friends and families.”
### Activities and Character Encounters
Led by a dedicated tour guide, guests will navigate the ‘Sea Life Islands,’ meet beloved islanders like Aurora and Octavian, and uncover the fascinating sea creatures within. Participants can dig for fossils, tracing the lineage of today’s marine marvels, and be on the lookout for Gulliver, who often finds himself stranded on the island’s beaches.
Visitors will also have the chance to collect character stamps and discover intriguing facts about SEA LIFE’s inhabitants, alongside meeting characters like Tom Nook and Isabelle. Before heading home, fans can purchase exclusive Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise at the aquarium’s gift shop.
### 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 more than 40 SEA LIFE centers around the globe in cities like Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando, SEA LIFE takes care of over 180,000 sea creatures in breathtaking themed environments. Each year, they welcome more than 20 million visitors across 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.
