SEA LIFE UK Launches Animal Crossing: New Horizons Event in February! | News

This year, step into a whole new world with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE centers across the UK. Nintendo’s beloved life simulation game invites you to craft your dream haven on a deserted island and engage with its charming inhabitants.

### A UK Exclusive

For the first time ever in the UK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a sensation that’s captured the hearts of over 46 million players globally since its March 2020 debut, is joining forces with SEA LIFE UK for a groundbreaking live experience. This collaboration lets visitors explore fascinating marine life while meeting some of the game’s endearing characters.

Kicking off on February 8th, 2025, at SEA LIFE Manchester, this exciting tour will make stops at SEA LIFE Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Chessington World of Adventures Resort, promising a delightful experience for fans of both SEA LIFE and Animal Crossing.

### Dive into a Unique Adventure

SEA LIFE UK, part of Merlin Entertainments—the world’s second largest leisure group and the operator of the largest aquarium network—is the perfect setting for this extraordinary journey. Boasting themed zones that range from the Atlantic and Arctic to the Rainforest and Tropics, guests can immerse themselves in a vibrant and diverse marine environment.

Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, shared her enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are over the moon to introduce this one-of-a-kind adventure at several of our SEA LIFE locations. Visitors will embark on a journey alongside Animal Crossing’s beloved characters, surrounded by the stunning array of creatures we care for, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks. It’s an enriching adventure perfect for family and friends.”

### Memorable Activities and Character Encounters

Guided through the ‘Sea Life Islands,’ guests will have the chance to meet island residents such as Aurora and Octavian, along with discovering a variety of sea creatures. A fossil dig promises to unearth the ancestors of today’s marine life, and explorers can hunt for Gulliver, who’s washed ashore on the island’s beaches.

Visitors can also collect character stamps, learn intriguing facts about SEA LIFE’s inhabitants, and meet favorites like Tom Nook and Isabelle. At the journey’s end, fans can take home Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise from the aquarium’s store.

### Event Schedule

– SEA LIFE Manchester: Feb 8 – Mar 9, 2025
– SEA LIFE Birmingham: Apr 12 – May 11, 2025
– SEA LIFE Brighton: May 24 – Jun 15, 2025
– SEA LIFE London: Jun 30 – Jul 27, 2025
– SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures: Aug 1 – Aug 31, 2025

### About SEA LIFE

With over 40 SEA LIFE Centres globally, including locations in Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando, SEA LIFE cares for more than 180,000 creatures in stunning themed habitats. They welcome over 20 million guests each year across their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.

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