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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour Comes to SEA LIFE Grapevine
Themed activities and character meet-and-greets offer guests a chance to explore the real-world animal kingdom through the lens of the popular video game.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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SEA LIFE Grapevine is hosting an Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed aquarium experience from February 21 to May 25, 2026. The event will feature themed signage, character standees, and opportunities to interact with familiar characters like Isabelle, Tom Nook, and K.K. Slider. Guests can also earn My Nintendo Platinum Points and participate in stamp rallies inspired by the game.
Why it matters
The collaboration between SEA LIFE Grapevine and the Animal Crossing: New Horizons video game franchise allows the aquarium to engage a new audience and introduce the wonders of the real-world animal kingdom to fans of the popular game. It also provides an immersive, interactive experience that combines education and entertainment.
The details
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons aquarium experience at SEA LIFE Grapevine will include a photo opportunity with an aquarium-themed background and game characters, themed signage featuring creature descriptions by in-game curator Blathers, and character standee displays throughout the aquarium. Guests will also have the chance to meet-and-greet select characters from the game on specific dates, as well as participate in stamp rallies inspired by the game.
- The event will run from February 21 to May 25, 2026.
- Character meet-and-greets and stamp rallies are planned for February 21-22, February 28-March 1, and April 3-5.
The players
SEA LIFE Grapevine
A public aquarium located in Grapevine, Texas that is hosting the Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed experience.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
A popular video game in the Animal Crossing series, developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
What’s next
Guests can purchase tickets for the Animal Crossing: New Horizons experience at SEA LIFE Grapevine, which are included with the cost of general admission.
The takeaway
This collaboration between a real-world aquarium and a beloved video game franchise demonstrates the power of cross-promotional partnerships to drive engagement, education, and entertainment for audiences of all ages.
