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Animal Crossing: New Horizons™ returns to SEA LIFE!

  • Tuesday February 3rd 2026
  • Merlin Annual Pass

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Passholders, get ready to immerse yourselves in a truly unique universe as Animal Crossing: New Horizons™ comes to SEA LIFE Aquariums across the UK.

Animal Crossing Sea Life Tom Nook Meet Greet

Inspired by the much-loved Nintendo life-simulation game, this special experience invites you to step into a world where creativity, exploration, and discovery are at the heart of the adventure. With a paper guide leading the way, you’ll explore the Islands, meet the ever-enterprising Tom Nook, and get up close with an incredible variety of real-life sea creatures.

Along the journey, budding explorers can dig into the past with a hands-on fossil dig, uncovering the ancestors of the marine life we know and love today. Keep your eyes peeled as you search for Gulliver, who’s washed up on the island’s sandy shores and needs your help.

Animal Crossing Sea Life Stamp Rally Group

There’s plenty to collect and discover too! Passholders can gather character stamps, uncover fascinating facts about SEA LIFE’s aquatic residents, and enjoy meet-and-greet moments with familiar faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle.

To finish your island adventure in true Animal Crossing style, be sure to stop by the shop, where you’ll find exclusive Animal Crossing: New Horizons merchandise, perfect for taking a little piece of the island home with you.

Animal Crossing Sea Life Merchandise

So, grab your Pass, rally your fellow islanders, and dive into an unforgettable underwater world! 

EVENT DATES

  • SEA LIFE London: 23rd February – 25th March 2026
  • SEA LIFE Birmingham: 1st April - 5th May 2026
  • SEA LIFE Manchester: 11th May - 14th June 2026
  • SEA LIFE Brighton: 13th July - 16th August 2026
  • SEA LIFE Blackpool: 1st September – 11th October 2026
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