New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium announces April opening date; fills water tanks - SILive.com

New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium announces April opening date; fills water tanks - SILive.com

New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium announces April opening date; fills water tanks - SILive.com

Posted: 20 Feb 2020 09:35 AM PST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium at the East Rutherford, N.J., American Dream complex announced its opening date in April after it reached a new construction milestone on Tuesday with the filling of its water tanks with nearly 250,000 gallons of water.

The massive aquarium 25,000-square-foot aquarium will officially open to the public on April 23. According to Merlin Entertainments Limited, it will be themed around New York City's most iconic monuments and landmarks, dubbed "City Under the Sea."

With the water filling comes the first look of the theming in the grand ocean tank, which features a 13-foot-tall replica of the Empire "Skate" Building, the famous Manhattan hotel, the "Whaledorf" Astoria and more iconic buildings. The largest tank will be home to various species of sharks and more exciting sea creatures.

New Jersey SEA LIFE

New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium at American Dream announced it will open to the public on April 23 during an event to fill water tanks with 250,000 gallons of water. (Courtesy/New Jersey SEA LIFE)

Camille DePascale, general manager of New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium and Rich Weddle, curator, commenced the water fill with a ceremonial bucket pour into the grand ocean tank.

"The water fill is an exciting milestone for us because it takes us one step closer to opening day and gives a sneak peek into this one-of-a-kind SEA LIFE location with its 'City Under the Sea' theming," said DePascale. "We can't wait to entertain and educate our guests about the ocean, its inhabitants and future preservation."

New Jersey SEA LIFE

Camille DePascale, General Manager of New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium and Rich Weddle, New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium's Curator commenced the water fill with a ceremonial bucket pour into the grand ocean tank. (Courtesy/New Jersey SEA LIFE)

It will be the 10th SEA LIFE aquarium in the United States, and the first in the Northeast. Once completely filled, the tanks will undergo different culturing and filtration processes to uphold the highest water quality.

In total, New Jersey's SEA LIFE will be home to more than 3,000 creatures, with approximately 75 to 100 different species of fish and invertebrates from local and international waters. It will support salt, fresh and warm water creatures.

New Jersey SEA LIFE

New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium at American Dream announced it will open to the public on April 23 during an event to fill water tanks with 250,000 gallons of water. Camille DePascale, General Manager of New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium and Rich Weddle, New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium's Curator commenced the water fill with a ceremonial bucket pour into the grand ocean tank. (Courtesy/New Jersey SEA LIFE)

ABOUT THE AQUARIUM

SEA LIFE guests begin their adventure in the "Rush Hour of the Ocean" platform with subway-style adverts and swarming yellow eels, reminiscent of NYC taxi cabs. From there, the journey progresses into the "City's Freshwater," where visitors can engage with the indigenous fish from the Hudson River, and into the colorful "Urban Jungle," where naturalistic flora and New York deco architecture intertwine among a variety of creatures.

"Sharks Fish Avenue" will showcase an imaginative display of storefront windows as the voyage continues through the underwater tunnel centerpiece with panoramic views of Manhattan landmarks, such as the Chrysler Building and Times Square, which will be set amid schools of tropical fish, sharks, rays and more.

Through more than 12 interactive exhibits, visitors will experience the creates of the rock pool that are the "Athletes of the Shores," the seahorses that are the "Ballet Dancers of the Ocean," the piranhas that are the "Wall Street Wolves" and the jellyfish that are the "Disco DJs of the Deep."

The attraction will also offer talks and events, feeding demonstrations and more.

It will be Merlin's 10th SEA LIFE aquarium in the United States, and the first in the Northeast. You can visit www.visitsealife.com/new-jersey for more information.

LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER

In addition to New Jersey SEA LIFE, Merlin will be opening LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey in the American Dream. The indoor playground for families with children ages 3 to 10, LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey will offer a highly interactive and educational experience with a range of exciting LEGO play areas.

This includes a LEGO-themed train ride called the Imagination Express, a 4D cinema playing three LEGO short films, a Creative Workshop where kids and families can learn tips and tricks from model builders, and MINILAND featuring iconic New Jersey and New York landmarks made from more than 1.5 million LEGO bricks.

The Center will also have a Café & Coffee Shop for light bites and beverages, party rooms for birthday celebrations, and LEGO shops.

TICKETS

There will be several ways to visit New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center including general admission tickets, annual passes, birthday party packages, school and group tickets and more. To purchase tickets for both locations, you can visit https://www.visitsealife.com/new-jersey/ (and click on tickets) and https://newjersey.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/tickets/.

AMERICAN DREAM

American Dream, a 3-million-square-foot lifestyle center, is opening in four stages.

The first phase consisted of The Thrills & Chills Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park -- touted as the Western Hemisphere's largest indoor theme park -- which opened in October. The Rink at American Dream, a regulation size ice rink, was also part of the initial opening phase.

Big SNOW opened in December.

The mall is slated to open in March. Projecting 40 million visitors annually, the American Dream complex, when finished will include more than 450 shops, services and amenities, complemented by entertainment, food, art and culture. American Dream will also feature a distinct shopping environment dedicated to iconic luxury brands and younger, fashion-forward retail.

LEGOLAND NEW YORK RESORT

Merlin's LEGOLAND New York Resort is set to open in Goshen, N.Y., on July 4. The 150-acre theme park will be home to seven themed lands and more than 50 rides, shows and attractions for families with children ages 2 through 12, as well as a 250-room LEGOLAND Hotel.

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