First Animals Arrive at SEA LIFE Florida + Save the Date for Grand Opening June 6!
SEA LIFE Florida at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort has officially welcomed its first finned residents, marking a monumental milestone in the journey to opening day on June 6, 2025. What was once a construction site filled with hard hats and steel beams is now transforming into something truly extraordinary.
From sleek blacktip reef sharks to playful clownfish, mesmerizing cownose stingrays, and even majestic
unicorn tangs, SEA LIFE Florida is starting to come alive. The immersive exhibits are now home to vibrant reef fish and curious invertebrates.
“This moment marks the shift from construction site to conservation site,” said Curator at SEA LIFE
Florida, Sarah McMahon. “From building walls to building connections between people and the ocean.
Every fish, ray, and shark that arrives is a chance to spark curiosity and inspire care for our planet.”
Guests will soon dive into more than 25 interactive exhibits, including a stingray bay, hands-on
rockpools, and 10 underwater-themed galleries—all designed with accessibility and inclusivity at heart.
The aquarium will be fully ADA accessible, and SEA LIFE Florida aspires to earn a designation as a
Certified Autism Center, a Resort wide initiative.
SEA LIFE Florida is introducing the world’s first “Theme Park Under the Sea” experience in the main
ocean exhibit where guests will not only be able to explore as they walk through a 30-foot long
underwater tunnel, but they’ll be able to see animals interacting with coral carousels and deep-sea
roller coasters—making this an unforgettable adventure for both the guests and the animals.
This living world is still growing, with more species arriving each week until the grand opening this
summer. Annual Passholders will be the first to sea it all with exclusive early access on May 23, ahead of
the official grand opening.
Plus, guests will have the chance to dive in all summer long with the Summer Resort Play Pass—a
limited-time offer that gives guests unlimited admission to LEGOLAND Florida Resort and SEA LIFE
Florida through September 12. Pay for a day, play all season!
Dive deeper at www.VisitSEALIFE.com/Florida
About LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is the ultimate vacation destination for families with kids. Located 45 minutes from Orlando and Tampa, the Resort
features an interactive, 150-acre Theme Park with more than 50 rides, live shows and themed attractions inspired by popular LEGO® brands and
characters, a seasonably heated Water Park, that is open year-round, with more than a dozen family water slides, and three uniquely themed
on-site accommodations. Located 130 kid-steps away from the theme park’s front gate, LEGOLAND® Hotel and the new LEGOLAND® Pirate
Island Hotel bring the Theme Park fun into the hotel with nightly entertainment, resort pools, and guest rooms with separate adult and child
sleeping areas, and in-room treasure hunts. Just across the street, LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat features beach- themed bungalows in village-style
layout centered around outdoor play areas and unforgettable Florida lake views.
See www.LEGOLAND.com/Florida for more information and follow @LEGOLANDFlorida on social media.
About SEA LIFE and the SEA LIFE TRUST
SEA LIFE is the world’s largest family of aquariums, proudly delivering amazing discoveries around the world. From breath-taking underwater
tunnels to incredible up-close encounters, guests can dive into the ocean world without getting wet. Welcoming more than 20 million guests
each year to 50 aquariums and six sanctuaries, SEA LIFE cares for over 180,000 creatures living in incredible themed habitats.
For more information on the work SEA LIFE and the SEA LIFE TRUST does in protecting our oceans, visit www.VisitSEALIFE.com and www.SEALIFETRUST.org.
About Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center
gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating
experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20
countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony
Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of
brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
See www.MerlinEntertainments.biz for more information.
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