Take the world’s most dangerous selfie at Kelly Tarlton’s!

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20 October 2014

Take the world’s most dangerous selfie at Kelly Tarlton’s!

Building on the global obsession with selfies, Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium is taking the moment catching phenomenon to the next level!

From Monday 20 October, those adventure seeking people who sign up to the Shark Cage experience can use a GoPro to snap themselves with one of the ocean’s greatest predators just feet away. How’s that for the ultimate selfie?! Not for the faint hearted, you’ll get closer than you imagined possible and then have the evidence to share with friends and family.

At the end of the encounter the images and video footage will be loaded onto a memory stick to take home. You’ll be able to show off your dare-devil experience on social media and relive your encounter for years to come.

Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Claire Wheeler commented, “Kelly Tarlton’s aims to offer every customer an extraordinary experience every visit and what better way to capture the surreal shark attraction than via your own personal video. We wanted to add a more personal dimension to the experience, which we think budding photographers will love.”

Perfect for an end of exams present or Christmas gift with a difference, snorkelling with the ocean’s great predators in the Shark Cage is ideal for small groups with no diving experience needed.

The GoPro is included in the price of the Shark Cage experience from $95. The experience is currently on offer at Kelly Tarlton’s for visitors 15 years and over.

Kelly Tarlton’s is the home of New Zealand’s largest collection of sharks and gives visitors the opportunity to discover what makes these creatures so intriguing in the Shark Mission undersea HQ. Marvel at huge real life Sand Tiger and Sevengill sharks and learn more through cutting-edge interactive touch screens profiling sharks, fun games, new shark quiz trail and more.

Save when you book a Shark Cage encounter online at www.kellytarltons.co.nz. More information is available by calling 0800 80 50 50.

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About Kelly Tarlton’s

Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium (formerly Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World) was the brainchild of New Zealand marine archeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton. It first opened to the general public in 1985. The Aquarium’s philosophy is to bring the underwater world to the masses, whilst educating them on the importance of protecting marine species and the impact our lifestyles have on their environment. Kelly Tarlton’s is home to New Zealand’s largest collection of sharks and only colony of Antarctic penguins. Breed, Rescue, Protect are the key brand values conveyed through programmes and activity. Visitwww.kellytarltons.co.nz for more information

About Merlin Entertainments

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, Merlin now operates 90+ attractions, seven hotels/two holiday villages in 20 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 46 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and 18,000 employees. Merlin currently has thirteen attractions in Australia and New Zealand including the stunning Mount Hotham and Falls Creek Ski Resorts in Victoria; WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and WILD LIFE Hamilton Island; Madame Tussauds in Sydney; Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures & Zip Line; the Sydney Tower Eye & SKYWALK; and Sydney Aquarium, Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, Melbourne Aquarium, Underwater World in Mooloolaba, Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium in Auckland, underlining the company’s position as the world’s biggest global aquarium operator. Visitwww.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

About the SEA LIFE Conservation Fund

With their Breed, Rescue, Protect program, SEA LIFE Conservation Fund is committed to conserving Australia's unique aquatic animals and their habitats. A centre of excellence on marine conservation and education, the much-loved attractions have installed dedicated rescue and rehabilitation facilities for sick and injured sea life and encourage visitors to actively participate in its efforts to safeguard the marine environment and its population.

About Club Penguin
Club Penguin is the #1 virtual world for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The award-winning virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience.
Visit www.clubpenguin.com for more information.

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