Scuba Saint Nick is Coming to Town- Additional Dates Added!

Even the fish will get a visit from Santa this year when Scuba Saint Nick takes a dive at SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium on Saturday December 17, 2011 at 1:00P.M. and also Saturday December 24, 2011 at 10:30A.M. Saint Nick and his trusty helpers will be visiting the Sturgeon Lake tank and all are welcome to watch the holiday fun.

For those who still haven’t gotten their holiday pictures taken, having Scuba Saint Nick on a Christmas card will be a great addition to any relatives fridge.. And if you’re looking to take a picture on Santa’s lap, his workshop is just down the hall on the first floor of Mall of America in Sear’s Court.

General Admission tickets will be sold at the ticket counter and is open to all interested in seeing Scuba Saint Nick!


REMINDER: December is American Hero Thank You month and all first responders will be receiving free entry as well as family will be receiving admission for 50% off. This includes:

• Police Officers
• Firefighters
• EMT & Paramedics
• Veterans and Military Personnel

See http://www.visitsealife.com/Minnesota/explore-our-creatures/July4th/ for more information

Thank You to our American Heroes

This December, SEA LIFE Minnesota is giving thanks to the American Heroes who do so much for our country. From now until the end of December, all Military Personnel, Veterans, and first responders, including: Police Officers, Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMT will receive free admission into the aquarium.  Their immediate families will receive 50% off admission.

SEA LIFE Minnesota wants to ensure that our American Heroes, who are home for the holidays, have the opportunity for some family fun and adventure. With over 10,000 sea creatures to explore and experience, what better way to spend a day in December!

To receive the discount just show identification of your occupation at the SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium box office. 

           

We salute your sacrifice and are grateful for the opportunity to give something back. Thank you Heroes.

And for those Iraq War Soldiers, welcome home.

For more information, please visit: www.sealifeus.com

Drop and Shop at the Aquarium!

This holiday season drop the youngsters at SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium to explore the ocean and discover over 10,000 sea creatures while you get your holiday shopping done at Mall of America. The kids will have a guided tour of the aquarium including a Behind-the-Scenes tour. They will have a shark tooth necklace activity and get pizza party! In turn, Moms and Dads will have 3 hours of kid free power shopping, or just a night at the mall!

For specific dates and times, visit http://www.visitsealife.com/Minnesota/explore-our-creatures/holidays/

 

Price: $25/child; $15/additional child. Drop & Shop available to children age 5 - 12.

Advance reservation is required. To schedule, please call 952-853-0612 or email sales@sealifeus.com

All times and details subject to change without notice.

Another Kardashian Abandons Minnesota

Following in Kim’s Foot Steps: 

Swim Kardashian is leaving SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium to 

head south and take Texas

After a short 34 week relationship with Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, Swim Kardashian, a Giant Green Sea Turtle, is following in her “sisters” foot steps by leaving Minnesota for good. It turns out Swim didn’t want to settle down here either. She is heading south to SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium in Texas. There are several sea turtles at SEA LIFE Minnesota and Swim is looking forward to living the single life at SEA LIFE Grapevine.  

Swim Kardashian arrived at SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium in March 2011 and received her name for being one of the new “Celebrity turtles” here at the aquarium. Swim has a condition called a “bubble butt” because air gets under the shell and gathers by her butt. A weight patch is added to her shell to help her to swim properly.

Swim also gained some weight when she started here in March, so now she is working on slimming down with a salad diet to prepare herself for being the hot new turtle in Texas.

Epilepsy Foundation Fundraiser

Epilepsy Foundation Fundraiser

While medications and other treatments help many people of all ages who live with epilepsy, more than a million people continue to have seizures that can severely limit their school achievements, employment prospects, and participation in all of life's experiences. The Epilepsy Foundation is working to find a cure.

SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium in the Mall of America
 is hosting a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation.
Tickets will be only $9.50 +tax (That’s up to a 50% discount!) 
Also, $5 of every ticket goes to the Epilepsy Foundation. 
Friday, November 4, 2011 

Between 4:00 – 8:30pm

Buy your tickets ahead of time at
Click here to purchase tickets.
Or Purchase them at the door!
Just mention the Epilepsy Foundation

Associated websites: EpilepsyFoundation.org

VisitSeaLife.com/Minnesota

Show Your Colors and SAVE!

Show your colors for the big game on Sunday! Whether it's PURPLE and GOLD or GREEN and GOLD - wear them to the Aquarium and say who you are rooting for and receive $9.99 Adult or Child Aquarium Admission!

$10 off Sharks After Dark admission!

Tomorrow (October 13, 8:00pm - midnight) and Friday (October 14, 9:00pm - 1:00am), SEA LIFE Minnesota will be hosting Sharks After Dark! A one of a kind adventure that allows guests to explore the aquarium after hours, munch on some delicious treats, dance the night away, and play 2 hours worth of games at Sky Deck!

Receive 2 hour unlimited Arcade Game Card with Sharks After Dark
admission! www.skydecklanes.com

Admission for this event is $24.99/person. Which is a great deal for Aquarium admission ($20 value), 2 hour Sky Deck game card ($20 value), Live DJ at the Aquarium, and complimentary nacho bar!
BUT - we want to reward our loyal followers with a special treat. We are offering $10 off Sharks After Dark admission with the below coupon.

So, (with the coupon) your $14.99 (+tax) ticket will get you:

• Aquarium Admission ($20 value)
• 2 Hour Unlimited Arcade Gaming Card for Sky Deck ($20 value)
• Live DJ at Aquarium
• Complimentary Nacho Bar
• Drink Specials at Sky Deck

For more information about Sharks After Dark visit www.sharksafterdark.com 

Dress up your pet: Halloween Costume Contest!

It's October, which can only mean one thing: Halloween! and with the Halloween season comes tricks, treats, candy, and, of course, costume contests! but here at SEA LIFE Minnesota we are running our costume contest a little differently than most... we want you to submit photos of your pet dressed up in their favorite Halloween costume!



Daisy as a 'Hot Dog', submitted by Nancy.
Click here for photo.



How to Enter:

1. Dress up your pet in their favorite Halloween costume, and take their photo
2. Post the photo to SEA LIFE Minnesota's Facebook wall facebook.com/sealifemn

How to Win:

1. The photo posted to SEA LIFE Minnesota's Facebook page with the most Likes wins!
2. Share your photo with your friends to increase your chances of winning.

Prize

4 all-day aquarium admission tickets!

Contest ends Monday, October 24.

http://www.facebook.com/sealifemn




October 7: Children's Hospital Night

Children's Hospital Night at the Aquarium
October 7, 2011: 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Only $9.50/person - $5 of each ticket sold donated directly to Children's Hospital of Minnesota!
Click here to purchase tickets, and scroll below for more information.

At SEA LIFE Minnesota we do what we can to help those around us. For example, Merlin Entertainments Group, our parent company, established an organization called Merlin's Magic Wand, where children who are seriously ill, disabled, or disadvantaged are provided with magical experiences at many of their attractions throughout the world. More information about Merlin's Magic Wand is available here: http://www.merlinsmagicwand.org/

 

Weights were added to the giant green
sea turtles shell to allow him to swim normally.

The well-being of animals is also of up-most importance to us. Which is why we work with other SEA LIFE locations to contribute to SEA LIFE SEA HAPPY, an idea that reminds us to work together to protect the beautiful marine habitats around us. Recently, we have adopted 2 giant green sea turtles from a Turtle Hospital in Florida and are slowly rehabilitating them into their new home at SEA LIFE Minnesota. More information about SEA LIFE SEA HAPPY is available here.

Our most recent endeavour allows us to help out on a local level. On October 7, 2011 from 4:00pm - 8:30pm, we will be hosting Children's Hospital Night at the Aquarium. Patients of Children's Hospital, along with their families, staff, and the supporting community, will be given the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the aquarium: only $9.50/person! (regular admission prices are $19.99/adult and $15.99/child) But not only that, $5 of each ticket sold will be donated directly to Children's Hospital of Minnesota!

Click here to purchase tickets

More information about Children's Hospital Night at the Aquarium can be found on Children's website: giving.childrensmn.org/sealifeaquarium

Coziest Spot in Rainbow Reef

Rainbow Reef is the first stop within SEA LIFE Minnesota's famous, 300ft long tunnel. Not only is it the home of many tropical fish, but it is also the location of a heart warming sight you will not want to miss!

A Nurse Shark and a variety of Bamboo sharks curl up
against the exhibit's rocky overhang.

This tropical paradise houses some of the warmest water in the aquarium - nearly 82 degrees! Water that warm, in addition to cozy, coral surroundings, can only mean one thing: naps!

And that's exactly what the shark's of Rainbow Reef do! The next time you begin your journey through the Aquarium's 300ft long ocean tunnel, look up towards the overhanging rocks! You'll be sure to find White Spotted Bamboo Sharks, Brown Banded Bamboo Sharks, and our newly added, Juivinile Nurse Shark all cuddling against the tunnel's glass and exhibit rocks.

Keep your voice down, though. These little guys need their beauty sleep!