SEA LIFE Aquariums Dive into Immersive Adventure with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons in Exciting New Partnership!

New for 2025, SEA LIFE Aquariums across Australia and New Zealand will bring the enchanting world of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons to life through engaging marine education activities.

This exclusive collaboration kicks off at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium from April 1 to May 18, 2025, transforming the popular attraction into an immersive Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed adventure. Guests will discover interactive exhibits that combine the charm of the game with hands-on marine education.

Ian Wood, Vice President Merlin Entertainments ANZ is delighted by the collaboration: “We are thrilled to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to our SEA LIFE attractions across Australia and New Zealand. In this exciting collaboration, guests will embark on an immersive journey alongside beloved Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters, all while being surrounded by thousands of incredible marine creatures - from majestic green sea turtles to striking grey nurse sharks. Whether with family or friends, this fun-filled adventure blends the magic of the underwater world with the charm of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.”

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons experience at SEA LIFE Aquariums will feature:

• Interactive stamp rallies themed around Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Meet-and-greet opportunities with fan-favourite character - Isabelle
• Educational creature panels presented by the game's beloved museum curator - Blathers
• Themed merchandise available in aquarium gift shops
• Character displays throughout the aquarium, including hidden surprises like finding Gulliver

Following the Sydney launch, the experience will tour other SEA LIFE locations across Australia and New Zealand throughout 2025, including SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium and SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium.

Visitors are encouraged to register their interest for this limited-time experience at their nearest SEA LIFE location. For more information about the Animal Crossing experience at SEA LIFE Aquariums.

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