SEA LIFE™ CARLSBAD AQUARIUM DECKS THE SEAS WITH
CHRISTMAS TREES
Aquarium Introduces Christmas Tree Worms
for the Holidays
CARLSBAD, Calif. (Dec. 1, 2011) – If you didn’t think Mother Nature could get in the holiday spirit, think again! Today, SEA LIFE™ Carlsbad Aquarium at the LEGOLAND® California Resort kicked off the holiday season with the arrival of some unique creatures – Christmas tree worms. With their multicolored spiral shaped bodies topped with two crowns, these creatures will amaze visitors with their uncanny resemblance to the traditional Christmas tree.
“We are always looking to enhance our guests’ experience and what better way than to introduce new aquatic animals for visitors to learn about and enjoy,” said Curator for SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, Bob Burhans. “We are fortunate to have these Christmas tree worms so young because our guests have the opportunity to watch them grow with each visit to the Aquarium.“
These creatures typically live on coral reefs in tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific to the Caribbean. Taking into consideration the natural habitat of these creatures, SEA LIFE is showcasing the Christmas tree worms in the “SEA LIFE Lab” tropical coral display.
SEA LIFE also is spreading holiday cheer with a not-to-be-missed holiday-themed Dive Show, a ‘green’ crafting event and other festive activities on weekends now through Jan. 2. The Aquarium also is sharing ‘green’ tips with visitors in hopes that guests will take care of our environment all year long.
More than a standard aquarium, SEA LIFE provides an educational and interactive dynamic unlike any other. The SEA LIFE experience incorporates LEGO® models into a child’s voyage to the depths of the ocean, presenting the wonders of the underwater world to them in a way specially designed for their understanding. Featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails, SEA LIFE is designed to be a child’s guide to the life of the sea.
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, By the end of 2011 Merlin will operate 78 attractions, six hotels/two holiday villages in 17 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 43.6 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 16,000 employees. Merlin Entertainments operates the following attractions – 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, Earth Explorer, Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter Underwater World, Oceanworld Manly and Hamilton Island Wildlife Park. 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.
