Nintendo and Sea Life Collaborate for Immersive Animal Crossing Adventure

Nintendo UK and Sea Life UK have joined forces to create a captivating interactive adventure that immerses visitors in the vibrant world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, all while exploring the enchanting marine environment.

Guided by an expert tour leader, participants will embark on a fascinating journey through the Sea Life Islands. Here, they’ll encounter delightful characters like Aurora and Octavian while uncovering a variety of marine wonders. They can also partake in a fossil dig, gaining insight into the ancient predecessors of today’s beloved sea creatures, and embark on a quest to locate Gulliver, who has found himself stranded on the island’s sandy shores.

Attendees can collect character stamps, soak up intriguing tidbits about Sea Life’s aquatic residents, and perhaps even meet beloved figures like Tom Nook and Isabelle. To top off the experience, fans will have the opportunity to purchase special Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise from the aquarium’s gift store.

Catherine Pritchard, the general manager of Sea Life London Aquarium, couldn’t contain her excitement about this novel endeavor. “We are thrilled to be offering this one-of-a-kind experience across a number of our SEA LIFE locations,” she enthuses. “Visitors will be taken on a journey with characters from Animal Crossing, all while being surrounded by the remarkable creatures we house, from Green Sea Turtles to Zebra Sharks. It promises to be a fun, enriching, and unique adventure for families and friends alike.”

The event kicks off at Sea Life Manchester on Saturday, February 8, before making its way across the UK to Sea Life Birmingham, Sea Life Brighton, Sea Life London, and finally arriving at Sea Life Chessington World of Adventures Resort on the following dates:

– Sea Life Manchester: Saturday, 8 February – Sunday, 9 March 2025
– Sea Life Birmingham: Saturday, 12 April – Monday, 5 May 2025
– Sea Life Brighton: Saturday, 24 May – Sunday, 15 June 2025
– Sea Life London: Monday, 30 June – Sunday, 27 July 2025
– Sea Life Chessington World of Adventures: Friday, 1 – Sunday, 31 August 2025

This experience promises to captivate both Animal Crossing enthusiasts and marine life lovers alike with its creative fusion of virtual characters and real-world aquatic exploration.