On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February 2014
 
An invasion of the crustacean kind is expected at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium in February 2014 as a new exhibition featuring some stunning species of crabs opens. To celebrate, the South Bank attraction is inviting anyone with the surname Crab (or Crabb) to invade for free over the opening weekend*, 15/16th February.
 
CLAWS will bring together a spectacular collection of the alien like "monsters" of the marine world, from the gigantic Japanese Spider crab (which can grow to 12 feet long) and the colourful rainbow Crab to the humble blue lobster (they only go pink  ifthey're cooked!). Guests can inspect them at close quarters in a newly themed area featuring fun and quirky B-Movie style displays designed to resemble giant crabs.  
 
And there's also a whole aquarium to discover with thousands of sea creatures from rays to rare Green Sea turtles, seven species of stunning shark in the Shark Reef Encounter display and a playful colony of Gentoo penguins in the chilly Ice Adventure area.
 
FACT BOX

·      Discounts and fast track entry available with online booking - visit www.sealife.co.uk/london

·      Open seven days a week from 10am with last entry at 6pm

·      Prices start from £15.53 per adult and £11.25 per child

 
For further information please contact Emma Kaye or Amy Williams at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or emma@freerange.eu
 
*One standard entry ticket ticket per person with the surname Crab or Crabb on 15th and 16th February 2014 only. Name must be proven with valid ID.
 
ENDS
 
Notes to Editors:
Top booking tip: Book your ticket online and visit after 3pm and not only do you get the best value ticket - from just £16.20 per adult and £11.25 per child - but you also get to stroll around the attraction while it's quiet AND catch the penguins' last feed of the day (4pm). Visit: http://www.visitsealife.com/London/Ticket-Prices/After3pmTicket/ for info.
 
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 99 attractions, 9 hotels/3 holiday villages in 22 countries and across 4 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 22,000 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 Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, 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.