SEATTLE, Wash – The Seattle Aquarium’s partnership with Nintendo of America is coming to a close. But there’s still plenty of fun inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game to be had! To celebrate our final weekend of the partnership on March 29 – 31, the Aquarium is holding stamp rallies inspired by the game. Participating guests can earn an Animal Crossing: New Horizons reward while supplies last.
We will also have some special guests joining us! On Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31, Aquarium guests will have the opportunity to meet Tom Nook and Isabelle from the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game at designated times:
- 10:30am – 11am
- 11:30am – 12pm
- 1:45pm – 2:15pm
Members of the media are invited to join us on Saturday, March 30 from 10am to 12pm. There will be opportunities to shoot video and photos of the costume characters, as well as the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game-themed activities throughout the Aquarium.
The Aquarium is open to all guests daily from 9:30am – 6pm PT. You can buy tickets online at SeattleAquarium.org. For the latest updates and news, please follow the Seattle Aquarium on our social media platforms and our website.
About the Seattle Aquarium:
Founded in 1977, the Seattle Aquarium is a conservation organization working to regenerate the health of Earth’s one ocean. We work among global leaders to advance animal wellbeing, marine and ecosystem science, public policy, field conservation, education, and species recovery programs that benefit the ocean. Help support the Aquarium’s mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.
About Nintendo:
Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Pokémon™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™, through its integrated hardware and software products. Nintendo aims to deliver unique, intuitive entertainment experiences for everyone, manufacturing and marketing video game devices such as the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, developing and operating applications for smart devices, and collaborating with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like visual content and theme parks. Nintendo has sold more than 5.6 billion video games and over 800 million hardware units globally. From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, through today and into the future, Nintendo’s continuing mission is to create unique entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of people all over the world. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
About Animal Crossing: New Horizons (available on the Nintendo Switch family of systems):
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find surprises all year round.
Available now, two Nintendo Switch Lite system bundles (while quantities last) feature new designs inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and a digital version of the game. For more information on the Nintendo Switch Lite Isabelle’s Aloha Edition – Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle (available exclusively at Target) and the Nintendo Switch Lite Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition – Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle (available exclusively at Walmart), visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/retail-offers/.
