LEAP Day at the Aquarium!

 SEA LIFE Minnesota celebrated Leap Day by welcoming a very special friend to the Aquarium: Disney On Ice's Princess Tiana! 


Princess Tiana, from Disney's Princess and the Frog, stopped by to visit a familiar pal: a Poison Dart Frog! She was accomponied by a Poplar Bridge Elementary 1st grade class, who greeted the princess (and the frog) by LEAP-frogging through the Aquarium's 300ft ocean tunnel!









Princess Tiana, and the rest of the Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream cast, will only be in town for a limited time, but the Poison Dart Frogs will be featured in the Aquarium's all-new Mysteries of the Rainforest exhibit - opening this Spring!


Happy LEAP Day from all of the frogs at SEA LIFE Minnesota!


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This Spring, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium welcomes many new creatures to its all-new South American Rainforest Exhibit! The immersive exhibit will feature many new species of live animals including: 

• Caiman Crocodiles
• Poison Dart Frogs
• Piranha
• Freshwater Stingrays
• Tortoises
• and more!

Visit SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium this Spring to discover the Mysteries of the Rainforest!

Sea of Love

During previous years at the Aquarium, Valentines Day has been celebreated with an up-scale, seated meal inside our famous 300ft ocean tunnel.

After being transitioned to the SEA LIFE brand, the Aquarium has taken a unique approach to Valentine's Day for the 2012 holiday. This year, SEA LIFE Minnesota is excited to announce their newest Valentine's Day event: Sea of Love!

Sea of Love will greatly differ from previous Valentine's Day events held at the Aquarium. There will be no seated meal (though appetizers, dessert, and drinks will be offered), no inflated prices, and no need to even bring a date! The new event is perfect for a romantic date night with your sweetheart OR a fun getaway with your friends!

Sea of Love will take place on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, from 7:00pm - 11:00pm.
Price: $39.99+tax/per person - only $29.99+tax when you purchase your tickets online!
Click here to purchase tickets.

Your ticket includes:

• Aquarium admission ($20 value)
• 2-hour Sky Deck game card ($20 value)
• Delicious Appetizers served throughout the Aquarium
• Dessert
• Full cash bar
• Music played throughout the Aquarium
• Dance floor

Now with an enhanced menu! Featuring: Carving Station, Bourbon Glazed Pork Skewers, Mac & Cheese Tarts, Red Velvet Cake and much more!
Spend Valentine's Day eating, drinking, and dancing under a sea of 10,000 sea creatures!

For more information about Sea of Love visit http://www.visitsealife.com/Minnesota/seaoflove/, call 952-853-0612, or email sales@sealifeus.com.

Caiman Crocs Arrive at SEA LIFE Minnesota!

Early this morning, two Caiman Crocodiles arrived at SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium all the way from sunny Miami, Florida. As you can imagine, the climate will take a little getting used to for the two Crocodile sisters!

The Caiman will be part of a new exhibit called “Mysteries of the Rainforest"at SEA LIFE Minnesota, which will be replacing the current “Minnesota Woods”area. Stay tuned for more information on what exotic creatures to expect when the new exhibit opens this Spring!

Watch the video below to check-out the arrival of the Caiman Crocodiles:

Elmo is coming to the Aquarium!

 

On December 28 everyone's favorite little red monster, Elmo, is coming to SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium for an exclusive playdate! Accompanied by KS95 contest winners*, Elmo will be exploring the aquarium and feeding some of the fish. As most people know, Elmo loves fish (like his pet goldfish, Dorothy) as well as learning! So, the aquarium's 10,000 sea creatures and even more to discover and learn, makes for the perfect spot for Elmo's playdate!

*Visit SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium this weekend to register for your chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime playdate with Elmo!

If you don't get the chance to play with Elmo on December 28, you can still see him LIVE when him and his friends take the stage at the Target Center January 11-15. For your chance to win free FRONT ROW tickets to the show, print and color this photo and post it to our Facebook wall!

SEA LIFE Open December 25

The aquarium will be open to all looking for some fun and adventure on December 25. SEA LIFE is all about bringing families together to learn and explore, no matter what their traditions may be. Hours are shortened, from Noon -5P.M. but  those looking for a warmer endeavor to escape from the chill of late December, will be able to enter the aquarium for only $5.99 when they present  this coupon.

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.