Fans of Nintendo and underwater adventures can enjoy a brand new interactive experience this summer as Animal Crossing: New Horizons arrives at SEA LIFE Manchester for a limited time event packed with character meet and greets, activities and aquatic discoveries.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons at SEA LIFE Manchester

• Dates: 11th May - 14th June 2026

• Location: SEA LIFE Manchester, Trafford Palazzo, Manchester

• Price: Included with SEA LIFE admission

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This special collaboration with Nintendo brings the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons to life inside SEA LIFE Manchester, giving families the chance to explore a unique ‘SEA LIFE Island’ themed trail throughout the aquarium.

Guests will receive an activity trail to guide them through the attraction as they collect character stamps, discover fascinating facts about marine creatures and meet familiar Animal Crossing residents including Aurora and Octavian.

Children can also take part in a fossil dig activity to uncover the ancestors of modern sea life and search the island for Gulliver, who has washed up on the shore.

There will also be opportunities to meet Tom Nook and Isabelle for special photo opportunities during select sessions throughout the event.

Meet & Greets: Character appearances take place at selected times each day and sessions last around 30 minutes. Characters appear separately and timings are subject to change.

Ticket Options

• Standard Tickets: Online from £16 per adult | On the day from £22

• Anytime Flexi Tickets: From £28.95 per adult with untimed entry

• Under 2s: Free entry

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Both ticket types include entry to SEA LIFE Manchester and free rescheduling up to 24 hours before your visit.

This limited-time event is expected to be popular with Animal Crossing fans and families alike, so advance booking is highly recommended.