Between 15 and 28 December, Penguin Father Fishmas will be making daily special appearances at The SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Guests can meet the cuddly penguin who will be spreading Christmas cheer in the Penguin: Ice Adventure area, alongside the aquarium's resident colony of Gentoo penguins as they swim beneath the water and waddle about in their icy home. 

Guests can learn fun penguin-y facts in daily talks in the Penguin: Ice Adventure area and can watch the loveable Gentoo penguins gobble up fishy treats during the talk.* PLUS there is an entire marine world to explore including rare giant Green Sea Turtles, tropical fish, rays, crabs and jellyfish – and for the intrepid, special VIP experiences like VIP Shark Feed, VIP Turtle Feed and Snorkelling with Sharks.  

AND for those taking pictures for their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, on arrival they can  ask at the booking desk for a Santa hat cardboard cut out complete with hash tag and twitter account information. Guests can then get into the festive spirit by taking funny aspect pictures of our animals 'wearing' the hats! Tweet them to us at @london_aquarium or post them on our Facebook page (SEALIFELondonAquarium) and we'll pick one winner to receive a free return visit for a family of four!**

*12:00 Penguin Talk and Feed - talk available daily. Feeds available every day except Wednesday

** ONE winner as judged by SEA LIFE London Aquarium, will win ONE family ticket for up to two adults and two children

GETTING THERE

Discounts and priority entry available with online booking - visit www.visitsealife.com/london. 0871 663 1678.

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

Prices start from £18.36 per adult and £13.52 per child; Snorkelling with Sharks is an additional, VIP experience - £125 per person including entry to the attraction

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For further information please contact Tansy Ratcliffe – James/ 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 105 attractions, 11 hotels/3 holiday villages in 23 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 c25,000 employees. 

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The 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.  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.