This year, you have the chance to dive into a truly unique universe with Animal Crossing: New Horizons making waves at SEA LIFE locations across the UK. This beloved life simulation game from Nintendo lets you craft your own utopia on a deserted island and engage with its charming inhabitants.
### A First for the UK
In an exciting UK debut, Animal Crossing: New Horizons—which has impressively sold over 46 million copies globally since launching in March 2020—is teaming up with SEA LIFE UK to create a live experience like no other. This collaboration is set to offer visitors a mesmerising blend of marine wonders and the game’s delightful characters.
The tour kicks off at SEA LIFE Manchester on 8th February 2025, and will make its way through other prime SEA LIFE locations including Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Chessington World of Adventures Resort, promising a memorable time for both SEA LIFE enthusiasts and Animal Crossing fans.
### An Immersive and Fun Experience
With Merlin Entertainments at the helm—being the world’s second-largest leisure group and the biggest aquarium network—SEA LIFE UK presents a perfect venue for this extraordinary escapade. Boasting themed zones that span from the Atlantic and Arctic to the Rainforest and Tropics, plus thousands of marine marvels, visitors are set to explore a vibrant and diverse ecosystem.
Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, shared her excitement: “We’re thrilled to provide this exclusive experience at several of our SEA LIFE sites. Guests can embark on a journey alongside Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters, amidst the spectacular array of creatures at our venues, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks. It’s a rich, enjoyable, and unique adventure for families and friends.”
### Activities and Character Experiences
Visitors will be guided by a tour leader as they navigate the ‘Sea Life Islands’, encountering island residents like Aurora and Octavian, and discovering a wealth of sea life. There’s even a fossil dig where the ancestors of today’s marine creatures await discovery, and a search for Gulliver, who’s washed ashore on the island’s beaches.
Along the way, attendees can collect character stamps, unearth fascinating facts about SEA LIFE inhabitant, and meet beloved characters like Tom Nook and Isabelle. To cap off the visit, fans can shop for Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise right at the aquarium store.
### Event Schedule
– SEA LIFE Manchester: 8th February – 9th March 2025
– SEA LIFE Birmingham: 12th April – 11th May 2025
– SEA LIFE Brighton: 24th May – 15th June 2025
– SEA LIFE London: 30th June – 27th July 2025
– SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures: 1st August – 31st August 2025
### About SEA LIFE
SEA LIFE boasts over 40 centres globally, including locations in Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando. This vast network cares for more than 180,000 creatures within stunning themed habitats, welcoming over 20 million guests each year to their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.
