‘Animal Crossing’ video game comes to life at Sea Life Arizona aquarium
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A Valley aquarium has a brand new experience for visitors, combining the love for sea creatures and video games!
Sea Life Arizona, located inside Arizona Mills, will be featuring themed activities based on the famous Animal Crossing: New Horizons video game. From Oct. 4 to Nov. 17, guests can explore the wonders of aquatic life with an Animal Crossing twist.
Guests will be able to meet Animal Crossing characters, including Isabelle, Tom Nook or K.K. Slider. Cutouts of the cute characters will also be placed throughout the aquarium and animal habitats. The characters will be in the conservation area of the aquarium for select times between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Meet-and-greet dates:
- Friday, Oct. 4
- Saturday, Oct. 5
- Saturday, Oct. 26
- Sunday, Oct. 27
Fans of the video game and guests will also learn about different animals from Blathers, an owl character from the game who serves as a museum director.
“It’s an excellent place for children to come. It’s actually designed specifically for kids. As you can see, we have most of our exhibits are at that small height that kids can really immerse themselves into the world of the ocean,” said Jon Diaz, marketing manager of the aquarium. “We actually have a very huge variety of animals here, including freshwater animals and saltwater animals.”
In addition, there will be My Nintendo kiosks where guests can check in and receive 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points, which can be redeemed on my.nintendo.com for exclusive digital and physical rewards.
Animal Crossing, which grew in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, transports players to a desert island where they can create and customize their own paradise. Hunt down insects and fish, decorate your home from scratch, or enjoy the sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean.
The experience does not cost extra. Visit Sealife’s website for more information or to purchase tickets
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