THE OCTONAUTS ARRIVE FOR A SPECIAL MISSION AT SEA LIFE, CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES RESORT
Captain Barnacles and Kwazii, heroes of the Octonauts crew, have arrived at Chessington World of Adventures Resort for a brand new adventure in 2013
The intrepid guardians of marine life from the popular CBeebies programme Octonauts have arrived at SEA LIFE, Chessington World of Adventures to meet fans and explore the marine life there.
The popular CBeebies series is all about exploring the undersea world and protecting sea creatures and is therefore perfectly suited to the Resort’s SEA LIFE centre. This partnership is set to bring to life the importance of looking after marine welfare and conservation for audiences young and old alike.
Captain Barnacles and the crew of the Octopod entertain fans with their missions to save sea creature in trouble and now young adventurers can meet two of their heroes in person in our Octonauts area located next to the SEA LIFE centre! They will have the chance to join Captain Barnacles & Kwazii in discovering some real live sea creatures and enjoy a host of undersea adventures.
When guests visit they will have the chance to become an Octonaut for the day, roaming the ocean environments inside the SEA LIFE centre in search of adventure and fun! Visitors can join in the exciting missions and activities, which include:
- An exciting Octonauts Quiz Trail through the SEA LIFE centre
- Your own Octonauts hat to take home
- An Octonauts sticker for completing the trail
- Photo opportunities with Captain Barnacles and Kwazii!
Chessington is packed full of things to do for the whole family! With a brand new attraction ‘ZUFARI: Ride into Africa’* offering guests an incredible off-road safari truck adventure, Adventurers can experience a taste of Africa in the heart of Surrey and get up close and personal with amazing live animals including endangered White Rhinos and rare Rothschild Giraffes. Continue the party with the DreamWorks Madagascar Live! Prepare to Party stage show, plus enjoy over 40 rides and attractions in ten themed lands, and over 1000 amazing animals in the Zoo and SEA LIFE centre. With too much to do in one day, why not make it a short break and book a stay in Chessington’s very own safari-themed hotel.
For more information and to benefit from advanced booking discounts visit www.chessington.com
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*Minimum height restriction of 1.1m applies
Notes to Editors
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· All elements of the SEA LIFE centre are open as normal
· Chessington World of Adventures Resort reserves the right to cancel or cut short any character appearance without prior notice
· Please note – this is a free event included in the admission charge to Chessington World of Adventures Resort
· Octonauts will be at the SEA LIFE centre at Chessington World of Adventures Resort from 10th May to 24th December 2013
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Opening times:
· Full park season 20th March to 4th November 2013
· Chessington Zoo Days every weekend outside of the above and every day during February half term. Plus Festive Zoo Days on selected weekends in November and then 7th – 9th December, 14th – 16th December and then 19th December 2013 – 5th January 2014 (exc Christmas Day)
· Chessington Resort Hotel is open all year round
· Family Value tickets offer amazing value for money – with additional discounts available when pre-booked online only at Chessington.com
· Adult & Pre school ticket valid for one adult and one child up to 5 years of age.
· Discover the perfect family get away at the resort’s safari-themed Holiday Inn Chessington, where you can enjoy themed rooms, an indoor swimming pool & spa and the fantastic African-themed restaurant Zafari Bar & Grill.
· Express passes and special offers are available online when booking in advance on www.chessington.com
· MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 98 attractions, eight hotels/three holiday villages in 22 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 54 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 21,000 employees.
· Among Merlin’s attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium. 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.
· For 12 months unlimited access to Chessington and/or Merlin’s other UK attractions see our range of annual passes at Merlin Annual Pass
· The Zoo at Chessington World of Adventures is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA). BIAZA represents its member collections and promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums.