Celebrate seahorses - some of the world's greatest dads - at The SEA LIFE London Aquarium this Father's Day. Join in with specially themed expert talks and activities and learn how to make a difference to these much-loved creatures. PLUS the first 50 fathers arriving on Father's Day get in free.*

The experts will give dad-related seahorse facts in their themed talks. For example: did you know that for seahorses, it's the dads that look after the eggs? They do this for up to 45 days in a special kangaroo-like pouch, before giving birth to the babies, which are called fry. Children also have the opportunity to volunteer their dads to help demonstrate the seahorse's most amazing features!

Guests can also book a Behind the Scenes Tour (tickets from £4.50 for children and £6.75 for adults online), to visit some baby and 'teenage' seahorses that are being looked after by aquarists as part of a SEA LIFE London Aquarium breeding programme, supported by The Seahorse Trust**. For more information on Behind the Scenes Tours, and to book, see: http://www.visitsealife.com/london/ticket-prices/behindthescenestours/

GETTING THERE

• Discounts and priority entry available with online booking - visit www.visitsealife.com/london
• Open seven days a week from 10am with last entry at 6pm
• Prices start from £18.36 per adult and £13.52 per child

*One free ticket per father buying a full priced child ticket, only available and redeemable on Sunday June 15 2014. First 50 fathers quoting the offer ONLY, SEA LIFE London Aquarium staff decision is final.

** For more information on the Seahorse Trust, visit http://www.theseahorsetrust.org

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For further information please contact Tansy Ratcliffe-James or Amy Williams at freerange communications on 020 7402 9966 or tansy@freerange.eu

Notes to Editors:

Top booking tip: Choose a SEA LIFE London Aquarium VIP Family Ticket (two adults, two children) and make a saving of over £30! This great value ticket is only £87.50 online and includes:

• Admission to SEA LIFE London Aquarium
• Beat the queues with Priority Entry
• Flexible entry so you can visit at any time during your selected day
• Official SEA LIFE Guidebook
• Souvenir photobook worth £25.00

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 100 attractions, 10 hotels/3 holiday villages in 22 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 20,000 + employees. 

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