Animal Crossing Aquarium TourComes to SEA LIFE Arizona
Fans Can Enjoy the Limited Time Event Starting on September 3
The aquarium experience inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons video game on the Nintendo Switch system is coming back to SEA LIFE Arizona! From September 3 to November 15, themed activities will offer Aquarium guests the opportunity to explore the wonders of aquatic life while enjoying the world of Animal Crossing.
At SEA LIFE Arizona, guests will get to interact with beloved Animal Crossing characters and dive deeper into the real‑world animal kingdom with help from aquarium experts, all while coming face‑to‑fin with thousands of incredible sea creatures.
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The event will include:
● Animal Crossing: New Horizons photo opportunity, featuring an aquarium-themed background with characters from the game.
● Themed signage throughout the Aquarium featuring creature descriptions presented by in-game curator, Blathers, with information directly from the game.
● Character standee displays of familiar characters from the game throughout the Aquarium near a wide variety of habitats.
● My Nintendo kiosks where guests with a Nintendo Account can check in to receive 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points* redeemable on my.nintendo.com for exclusive digital and physical rewards.
● Plus, guests will have the opportunity for a meet-and-greet with Isabelle, Tom Nook, or K.K. Slider from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game on select dates, along with stamp rallies inspired by the game!
Planned character meet-and-greet and stamp rally dates for SEA LIFE Arizona are:
● September 11-13
● October 2-4
● November 4-5
● Meet-and-greets will be at various times throughout the day
Tickets for the experience are included with the cost of general admission and can be purchased from SEA LIFE Arizona directly.
*A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point).
About Merlin Entertainments: Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences. See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
About SEA LIFE
SEA LIFE is the world’s largest family of aquariums, proudly delivering amazing discoveries around the world. From breath-taking underwater tunnels to incredible up-close encounters, guests can dive into the ocean world without getting wet. Welcoming more than 20 million guests each year to 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries, SEA LIFE cares for over 180,000 creatures living in incredible themed habitats.
SEA LIFE has a vision of oceans that are healthy, protected, and full of diverse, wonderful animals and works together with its partner charity, the SEA LIFE TRUST. Their joint focus is to protect these oceans and the amazing marine life within them.
Visit https://visitsealife.com/ for attraction info and locations. SEA LIFE is a part of the Merlin Entertainments Group.
About Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find surprises all year round.
