The Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour is making waves across the United States in 2026, bringing an engaging and delightful experience for fans of the beloved game. Kicking off on February 13, this tour will visit a variety of new and returning aquariums throughout the year, offering visitors a unique blend of aquatic wonder and gaming fun.
Imagine stepping into an aquarium where the enchanting world of Animal Crossing™: New Horizons comes to life! As you explore these participating aquariums, you'll encounter a plethora of themed activities inspired by the game, alongside the fascinating marine life that each venue showcases. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Photo Op: Capture memories with a fun aquarium-themed backdrop featuring your favorite characters from Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Informative Signage: Enjoy signage throughout the venue that includes descriptions of various aquatic creatures, complete with insights from the game provided by Blathers, the owl curator.
Character Standees: Meet familiar faces from the game, including Kapp’n, who will be making his debut at the aquarium tour. These standees will be scattered throughout the venue for photo opportunities.
Stamp Rally: Engage in a fun activity where you can collect themed stamps by locating character standees, making your visit even more interactive.
My Nintendo Kiosks: Bring your Nintendo Account to check in at these kiosks and earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points, which can be redeemed for exclusive rewards on My.Nintendo.com.
Exclusive Patches: On select days, you can snag themed patches featuring beloved game characters—available while supplies last.
Mobile Wallpapers: Scan a QR code at each aquarium to download adorable mobile wallpapers for your device!
Meet Your Favorites: Look out for opportunities to meet characters like Isabelle, Tom Nook, or K.K. Slider during certain days of the tour.
Merchandise: Officially licensed Animal Crossing products will be available for purchase at the aquarium gift shops, but hurry—supplies are limited!
Gameplay Demos: Experience the latest updates from Animal Crossing: New Horizons right at the aquarium, giving you a taste of the exciting features waiting for you in your own island paradise.
Participating aquariums include:
- SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium in Orange County, Florida
- Birch Aquarium in San Diego, California
- SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium in Grapevine, Texas
- SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
- SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium in Auburn Hills, Michigan
- SEA LIFE at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota
- SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium in San Antonio, Texas
- SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium in Tempe, Arizona
- SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord in Concord, North Carolina
- SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium in Kansas City, Missouri
General admission tickets include access to this amazing experience, and they can be purchased directly from each aquarium.
Eagerly awaiting the tour's arrival in your city? In the meantime, check out the latest free content update for the game, as well as the new Animal Crossing™: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition, which is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2 system. This edition boasts enhanced graphics, intuitive mouse control for decorating, an in-game megaphone to call your residents using the system's microphone, and so much more. Don't miss out on this chance to dive deep into the joyful world of Animal Crossing!
Are you excited about the tour? What features would you love to see at your local aquarium? Share your thoughts below!
