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

Step into a captivating world this year with Animal Crossing: New Horizons as it takes over SEA LIFE centers throughout the UK. This beloved life simulation game, crafted by Nintendo, invites you to build your personal haven on a deserted island and engage with its charming inhabitants.

### An Unprecedented UK Adventure

Making its debut in the UK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has thrilled over 46 million gamers worldwide since its March 2020 release, is joining forces with SEA LIFE UK to offer an exciting live experience. This unique collaboration allows fans to explore a mesmerizing marine world alongside their favorite game characters.

Launching on February 8th, 2025, at SEA LIFE Manchester, the tour will journey to locations including SEA LIFE Birmingham, SEA LIFE Brighton, SEA LIFE London, and SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures Resort, bringing joy to enthusiasts of both SEA LIFE and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

### A Delightfully Immersive Journey

SEA LIFE UK, part of Merlin Entertainments—the globe’s second-largest leisure group and the largest aquarium network—presents the perfect backdrop for this adventure. With vibrant themed zones mimicking the Atlantic, Arctic, Rainforest, and Tropics, and home to thousands of marine species, visitors are in for a diverse and enriching experience.

Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, “We’re absolutely thrilled to offer this exclusive experience across several SEA LIFE locations. Our guests will embark on a journey with Animal Crossing characters, amidst the awe-inspiring creatures we host, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks, ensuring a unique and fun adventure for family and friends.”

### Exciting Activities and Character Encounters

Armed with a tour guide, attendees will traverse the ‘Sea Life Islands’, encounter island dwellers like Aurora and Octavian, and admire a variety of sea creatures. A fossil dig will allow visitors to unearth the ancestors of today’s marine life, all while searching for Gulliver, who has landed ashore on the island.

Adventurers can gather character stamps, learn interesting tidbits about SEA LIFE’s residents, and even meet Tom Nook and Isabelle. Before wrapping up their visit, fans will have the opportunity to buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise at the aquarium shop.

### 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

### Discover More About SEA LIFE

Globally, SEA LIFE boasts over 40 centers in cities like Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando. Caring for more than 180,000 creatures in spectacular themed environments, SEA LIFE attracts over 20 million visitors each year to their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.