Starting February 21 SEA LIFE Grapevine will host a limited-time Animal Crossing: New Horizons aquarium experience, blending the digital world of the Nintendo Switch hit with real-world marine education. Visitors can explore the aquarium alongside character standees and themed signage featuring insights from the in-game curator, Blathers, while participating in stamp rallies and earning My Nintendo Platinum Points at on-site kiosks. The event also features photo opportunities and scheduled meet-and-greets with fan-favorites like Tom Nook and Isabelle on select dates. Visiting an aquarium is such a great experience and it is great to see them collaborating with Nintendo to make the experience even more enjoyable.
National Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium to Make Stop at SEA LIFE Grapevine
National Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium to Make Stop at SEA LIFE Grapevine
Fans Can Enjoy the Limited Time Event Starting on February 21
The aquarium experience inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons video game on the Nintendo Switch system is coming to SEA LIFE Grapevine! From February 21 – May 25, themed activities will offer Aquarium guests the opportunity to explore the wonders of aquatic life while enjoying the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
At SEA LIFE Grapevine, guests will be able to interact with familiar Animal Crossing characters while learning more about the real-world animal kingdom and coming face-to-fin with thousands of sea creatures.
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 to meet-and-greet 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 Grapevine are:
• February 21 – 22
• February 28 – March 1
• April 3 – 5
Meet-and-greets will be held 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 Grapevine directly.*A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point).