Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour Kicks off Feb. 13 with New U.s. Stops

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Nintendo has confirmed the Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour will continue across the United States in 2026. The themed experience – inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons – begins on Feb. 13, 2026 and will visit both new and select returning aquariums throughout the year. The program blends in‑game creatures and characters with real‑world exhibits, aiming to connect series fans with marine life in an approachable way. Tickets for the experience are included with general admission at participating venues, with each location managing its own entry.

What to Expect at Each Stop

Attendees can look forward to interactive and character‑driven activations layered onto each aquarium’s existing collections. Activities vary by date and location, but Nintendo lists the following:

• Photo spots with an aquarium‑themed backdrop and New Horizons characters.
• Blathers‑style signage – creature descriptions presented with in‑game information placed throughout exhibits.
• Character standees across the venue, including Kapp’n making his tour debut.
• Stamp Rally on select days – find standees to complete a stamp card.
• QR codes for mobile wallpapers available to scan inside each aquarium.
• Meet‑and‑greets with Isabelle, Tom Nook or K.K. Slider on select days and stops.
• Playable sessions of the latest Animal Crossing: New Horizons update on select days at the aquarium.

Planned U.s. Locations in 2026

The partnership outlines 10 planned aquariums for the tour. Specific dates are scheduled per venue throughout 2026.

• SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium – Orange County, Florida
• Birch Aquarium – San Diego, California
• SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium – Grapevine, Texas
• SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium – East Rutherford, New Jersey
• SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium – Auburn Hills, Michigan
• SEA LIFE at Mall of America – Bloomington, Minnesota
• SEA LIFE San Antonio Aquarium – San Antonio, Texas
• SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium – Tempe, Arizona
• SEA LIFE Charlotte‑Concord – Concord, North Carolina
• SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium – Kansas City, Missouri

Timing and Access

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The tour starts on Feb. 13, 2026 and continues across the year at the locations listed above. Entry to the experience is covered by general admission at each aquarium. Since many activities occur on select days only, Nintendo directs visitors to check the event page for stop‑by‑stop timing and details.

Related Game Update on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo also notes the recent release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, available now for the Nintendo Switch 2 system. This edition features enhanced resolution, mouse control support for decorating, and an in‑game megaphone that uses the system microphone. The tour itself will offer chances on select days to play the latest game update at participating aquariums.

Why It Matters – a Crossover Built for Fans and Families

The Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour blends familiar game characters with real‑world exhibits to make marine life approachable and interactive. For players, it is a chance to see Blathers’ encyclopedic spirit come to life, meet characters in person, and sample the latest New Horizons update – all folded into standard aquarium visits across the U.S.