This year, dive into a world like no other with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE centers across the UK. Created by Nintendo, this beloved life simulation game invites you to craft your personal paradise on a deserted island while engaging with its charming inhabitants.
A First for the UK
For the very first time in the UK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons—an acclaimed title that’s sold over 46 million copies since its debut in March 2020—teams up with SEA LIFE UK to bring you an exciting live adventure. This collaboration lets you discover amazing marine creatures alongside your favorite characters from the game.
Kicking off at SEA LIFE Manchester on February 8, 2025, the tour will journey across the UK, making stops at SEA LIFE Birmingham, SEA LIFE Brighton, SEA LIFE London, and SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures Resort. It’s set to be a hit among fans of both SEA LIFE and Animal Crossing.
A Captivating and Enjoyable Experience
With SEA LIFE UK under the umbrella of Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second-largest leisure group and part of the largest aquarium network globally, it serves as the perfect venue for this inventive experience. Each attraction boasts themed zones that span the Atlantic, the Arctic, the Rainforest, and the Tropics, giving guests the chance to explore a vibrant and varied environment filled with thousands of sea creatures.
Catherine Pritchard, the General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, expressed her excitement about this partnership: "We’re thrilled to offer this unique experience at several SEA LIFE locations. Visitors will embark on an adventure with characters from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, surrounded by the incredible species we host—from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks—making it a fun and enriching journey to enjoy with family or friends."
Exciting Activities and Character Encounters
With a guide leading the way, guests will navigate through the ‘Sea Life Islands’, encountering island residents like Aurora and Octavian while discovering a plethora of sea creatures. A fossil dig will unveil the ancient ancestors of today’s beloved marine life, and explorers will be tasked with helping a stranded Gulliver on the island’s shores.
Visitors can collect character stamps, uncover fascinating facts about SEA LIFE’s residents, and have the chance to meet Tom Nook and Isabelle. Before wrapping up their visit, fans will have an opportunity to shop for Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise at the aquarium store.
Event Dates
- SEA LIFE Manchester: February 8 – March 9, 2025
- SEA LIFE Birmingham: April 12 – May 11, 2025
- SEA LIFE Brighton: May 24 – June 15, 2025
- SEA LIFE London: June 30 – July 27, 2025
- SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures: August 1 – August 31, 2025
About SEA LIFE
Hosting over 40 centers worldwide—including spots like Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando—SEA LIFE cares for more than 180,000 creatures within stunning themed settings, welcoming over 20 million guests annually across their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.
