Animal Crossing: New Horizons Joins SEA LIFE UK for a February Collaboration Event!

This year, you can dive into a one-of-a-kind adventure with Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE Centers throughout the UK. Nintendo’s popular life simulation game invites you to shape your own paradise on a deserted island while mingling with its delightful residents.

A First for the UK

For the first time in the UK, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which has captivated over 46 million players worldwide since its debut in March 2020, is joining forces with SEA LIFE UK to bring a live experience to fans. This unique collaboration gives visitors the chance to explore a fascinating underwater world alongside characters from the game.

Starting on February 8, 2025, at SEA LIFE Manchester, this exciting tour will make its way to SEA LIFE Birmingham, SEA LIFE Brighton, SEA LIFE London, and SEA LIFE Chessington World of Adventures Resort. Both SEA LIFE enthusiasts and Animal Crossing fans are sure to find joy in this enchanting journey.

A Fun-Filled Immersive Journey

SEA LIFE UK, part of Merlin Entertainments—the world’s second-largest leisure group and operator of the biggest aquarium network globally—is the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary adventure. Each attraction, with themed zones spanning the Atlantic, Arctic, Rainforest, and Tropics, provides a window into the stunning diversity of marine life.

Catherine Pritchard, General Manager at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, expressed her excitement about the collaboration: "We’re absolutely thrilled to offer this unique experience at various SEA LIFE locations. Guests will embark on a journey alongside Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters while being surrounded by the thousands of incredible creatures in our exhibits, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks. It promises to be a fun, engaging adventure for families and friends alike."

Meet the Characters and Enjoy Activities

Visitors will be guided through the ‘Sea Life Islands’, meeting beloved island residents such as Aurora and Octavian, while discovering a myriad of sea creatures. There will be a fossil dig where visitors can learn about the ancient relatives of today’s marine life, alongside a quest to find Gulliver, who has washed ashore.

Guests can collect character stamps, uncover fascinating trivia about the SEA LIFE inhabitants, and even meet Tom Nook and Isabelle. The journey concludes with the opportunity to purchase Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise from the aquarium store.

Event Dates

Here’s when you can catch this event:

• 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

Globally, SEA LIFE boasts over 40 centers, located in cities such as Birmingham, Sydney, Paris, Oberhausen, Bangkok, and Orlando. They care for more than 180,000 marine creatures across stunning themed habitats and entertain over 20 million guests annually in their 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries.