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