SEA LIFE MALAYSIA , AN UP-CLOSE OCEAN EXPERIENCE , THROUGH MAGICAL STORYTELLING , INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS AND HANDS-ON ENCOUNTERS

SEA LIFE MALAYSIA , AN UP-CLOSE OCEAN EXPERIENCE , THROUGH MAGICAL STORYTELLING , INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS AND HANDS-ON ENCOUNTERS

Leveraging on edutainment to preserve oceans and protect marine life

ISKANDAR PUTERI, 25 May 2019 – LEGOLAND^® Malaysia Resort today marked its second week of operations for SEA LIFE Malaysia, the country’s first interactive LEGO^® themed aquarium. Now a new marine sanctuary comprising of 13,000 marine life of 120 species from 11 different habitat zones, this highly awaited double-storey aquarium is the latest attraction at the resort.

“We are thrilled with the amazing response we have received upon unveiling this new attraction earlier this month. The interactive aquarium at SEA LIFE Malaysia provides a fun and exciting learning experience that combines education and conservation. With a blend of LEGO^®’s approach of building imagination through play, SEA LIFE Malaysia promises a great day out for the entire family,” said Kurt Stocks, General Manager at LEGOLAND^® Malaysia Resort.

Kurt Stocks, General Manager at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort sharing on how the opening of SEA LIFE Malaysia makes LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort a one-stop destination for families.

Kristian Griffin, General Manager of SEA LIFE Malaysia sharing how the SEA LIFE Malaysia team have been working tirelessly to ensure that all their marine friends are settled into their new homes

LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort has been attracting locals and tourists to state, with Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and China being amongst the top markets for the resort. In line with this, the recent opening and hype around SEA LIFE Malaysia is expected to provide an added boost in driving tourism in Johor, further supporting the state’s ambition of becoming a high-value regional tourism destination by 2023, as outlined in the Johor Tourism Master Plan.

“SEA LIFE Malaysia has been a hit and we look forward to mesmerizing even more visitors while inspiring kids to learn, love and care for the ocean through edutainment,” added Stocks.

Amongst the marine life now housed across 25 tanks are Stingrays, Zebra Sharks, Black Tip Reef Shark, Seahorses, and more. Other amazing discoveries include magical storytelling, interactive displays, hands-on encounters at the Rock Pool zone, special habitat zones which comprises of a Malaysian Rainforest, a Stingray Bay and a fascinating Ocean Tank, the largest tank that is filled with 400,000 litres of water.

Junior Rangers exploring SEA LIFE Malaysia during their Behind the Scenes Tour of Malaysia’s first interactive LEGO® themed aquarium

SEA LIFE Malaysia Junior Rangers with Kurt Stocks, General Manager, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, Kristian Griffin, General Manager,SEA LIFE Malaysia and Thila Munusamy, Sales and Marketing Director, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort and SEA LIFE Malaysia mascot, Sharkie after receiving their token of appreciation for completing the year as the first ambassadors for the marine sanctuary.

Spanning 6-metres long and over 2-metres wide, the Ocean Tank features fun and interactive experiences that introduces visitors to the marine life and marine conservation. On top of this, guests can keep a lookout for special LEGO® Mini-Figures and other LEGO® sea creatures as they embark on their educational journey at SEA LIFE Malaysia.

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