In the lead up to the hugely anticipated new SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water on March 27, the famous SquarePants-wearing sponge will be making a guest appearance in miniature at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium for two weeks only – bringing with him the inhabitants of Bikini Bottom.

Guests at the South Bank attraction will follow a fun trail with a free 'Spongehunt' map and stickers plus a movie poster*, helping SpongeBob by spotting miniature models of the underwater star's friends as they go - from Sandy Squirrel to Squidward Tentacles, Mr Krabs and Patrick Star, they're all hiding somewhere! Also taking up temporary residence alongside the tropical fish is a tiny version of the yellow sponge's famous pineapple-shaped home, along with other surprises.

There's also an entire marine world to explore including piranha, penguins, rare giant Green Sea turtles, tropical fish, rays, crabs and jellyfish.

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*while stocks last

For further information please contact Tansy/Amy at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or tansy@freerange.eu

GETTING THERE

• Spongehunt from March 7-21. Children visiting the SEA LIFE London Aquarium during this time will receive a poster from SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (whilst stocks last)
• Discounts and priority entry available with online booking - visit www.visitsealife.com/london. 0871 663 1678.
• Open seven days a week from 10am with last entry at 6pm

• Prices start from £19.98 per adult and £14.41 per child for attraction tickets.

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For further information please contact Tansy Ratcliffe – James/ Amy Williams at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or tansy@freerange.eu

Notes to Editors:

Top booking tip: Choose a SEA LIFE London Aquarium VIP Family Ticket (two adults, two children) and make a saving of over £30! This great value ticket is only £87.50 online and includes:

Admission to SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Beat the queues with Priority Entry

Flexible entry so you can visit at any time during your selected day

Official SEA LIFE Guidebook

Souvenir photobook worth £25.00

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 105 attractions, 11 hotels/3 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and c25,000 employees. 

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK.  All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

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