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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Archie begins his journey to encounter Marine pets!
Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Flying through the warm salty sea, gliding effortlessly, twirling playfully in the surf, these little sea turtles are the darling of the depths!

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@ Marine: Jelly Fish

Purple Flower Power Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

Marine: Jelly Fish
Bobbing and floating in the ocean's currents, watch carefully to stay away from the flowing tentacles!

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@ Marine: Star Fish Twins
Archie and Blinky got so engrossed in the conversation they were having with their fascinating new friend that they had to hurry along so as not to be left behind! They regretfully bade farewell to their new chum and promised to visit again!
Marine: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
“Do you remember our last safari, FLEECE?” exclaimed Archie. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
FLEECE agreed. “D'you remember that scorpion? It was quite a shock coming across him in the light of the dim and flaring lamps, although he turned out to be very nice in the end.”
"It's hard to believe that was two years ago, FLEECE," remarked Archie.
Marine: Sea Horse
If I just hang on lightly, I can catch those little tidbits floating on by. I blend right into the sea grasses, no one will suspect a thing!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins
"Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Archie," said Smoothie, "for this experience alone?" Archie, admiring the creature at the centre of the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
Marine: Humboldt Penguins
Waddling in the cool waters off the coast of South Africa, dressed up in their best black tie, the little penguins keep a sharp eye out on the waves, you never know when you'll have a surprise visitor!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
Choose a name groaned, clutching her stomach. "Oh, my poor tum. Why are so many of these places only accessible by boat? I've never been a good sailor, you know."
"Never mind, Choose a name," sympathised Archie. "It's ages till we set off back, and with lots of walking around visiting the different creatures, you'll feel as right as rain in no time!"
Marine: Humboldt Penguins on the Beach
Who's going in first? I know, we'll get Mikey to! Mikey'll try anything! Go Mikey! Let us know how cold the surf is!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
Archie was excited to meet up again with Spoty. They both took a moment to admire the amazing scene around them.
Marine: Mandarin Duck Pairs.
I'll be your wingman! Two good lookin' guys on the prowl searching for that perfect lady! Watching the shoreline, hoping to find the perfect mate!

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@ Marine: Mallard and Duckling
“I'm starving!” exclaimed Archie. "What's Chef making us tonight?"
Orpheus glanced up from his tour guide, in which he had been looking up where they were going the next day. “How come you're so hungry, Archie?”
Archie pouted. "I was just unwrapping my lunch pack when a creature ran down the tree behind me, grabbed the lot and shot back up the tree!"
"Bad luck!" sympathised Orpheus. "Here, have a banana to keep you going."

Marine: Mallard and Duckling
Optical illusions! The duck weed gives the impression we're swimming on solid ground, but be careful, it's all water out here! Wade in and see!

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@ Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Archie and Itchy agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Archie and Itchy exchanged opinions on which their favourite terrain had been so far, and which was the most interesting creature they had met in their travels!
Marine: Red Belly Slider Turtle
Gonna soak up the sun! Grab your kayak and paddle slowly, or you'll miss me basking on the lilies growing in the stagnant waters! Get too close and watch me plop and swim quickly!

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@ Marine: Sea Otter Floating
“Shall we take a selfie?” Archie asked Coal as they drank in the scenery and admired their new friend standing between them.
Marine: Sea Otter Floating
Is there anything cuter than an otter floating on the gentle sea waves? Maybe two!

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@ Marine: Mandarin Ducks
“Have you seen those fabulous pink and white flamingo suncatchers in the giftshop, Archie?” asked Kaycee. “I'm going to buy one as a souvenir of our time here!”
“Sounds great!” responded Archie.

Marine: Mandarin Ducks
Skimming along the glassy water surface the ducks bob under the surface nibbling on plants and marine life.

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@ Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
"I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Rino Dutchman, after he and Archie had spent some time exploring another rural pathway to its end and meeting nearby inhabitants.
"Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Archie. "The thought of that generally keeps me going."
Marine: Baby Otter Close Up
Romping around on land, one look into my cute button eyes, and I will be your favorite mammal of all time!

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@ Marine: Crocodile
"Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Archie," said gemma, "for this experience alone?" Archie, admiring the creature at the centre of the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
Marine: Crocodile
Barely cracking the glossy surface, my stealth mode is millions of years in the making! Some say I'm still left from the dinosaurs, but we both know that I'm just perfect and never needed to change!

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@ Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
“I’m going to buy that inflatable toucan from the gift shop, Archie,” announced Waylon. “It looks such fun!”
“I think I’ll go for the inflatable parrot! It’s just the job when splashing about in the garden pool in this warm weather!” responded Archie.

Marine: Flamingos Bobbing
Delicious shrimps! Just under the surface, tasty little crustaceans, and for their gratitude for nibbling them, they've turned me pink!

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@ Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Oh look ... you won a pet!
Marine: Puffins at the Cliff
Just hanging out, standing on the cliff, waiting to glide on the currents!

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@ Marine: Fiddler Crab
“Do you remember our last safari, Specks?” exclaimed Archie. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Specks agreed. “D'you remember that scorpion? It was quite a shock coming across him in the light of the dim and flaring lamps, although he turned out to be very nice in the end.”
"It's hard to believe that was two years ago, Specks," remarked Archie.
Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
Kikianna was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Archie unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which he succeeded in knocking Kikianna’s sunhat off.
“Put that away, do!” said Kikianna, in some irritation. “We’re about to pose with this amazing creature—the picture will be of your map if you don’t fold it up pronto!”
Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
The longest journey starts with one step! But this journey is not only long, but watch how fast I go! That shadow overhead just was the incentive I needed to kick it into high gear!

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@ Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
While Archie paused to drink in the view, Blossom started scrabbling in her rucksack for her portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Blossom?” asked Archie. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
Marine: Seal Basking in the Sun
Basking away in the sun all day is the perfect day for me! Some say it's April 25th but I'll stick to all days with sun!

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@ Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
“It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, Archie!” said Exalos, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin?"
"I don't know," said Archie. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Marine: Starfish in the Tidepool
Stars may shine above you, but don't forget to explore the tidepools at your feet! There's one now, slowly creeping along with all five legs!

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@ Marine: Egret on the Shore
Archie and Peaksy agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Archie and Peaksy exchanged opinions on which their favourite terrain had been so far, and which was the most interesting creature they had met in their travels!
Marine: Egret on the Shore
Why, there's no "r-egret" when you meet an Egret!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
“You never know what sort of critter to expect next, do you, Ivy?" whispered Archie. “You know, small, cute and furry or really quite, um, large, with—er—very sharp teeth.” Ivy reassured Archie that all the critters were looking forward to meeting them, regardless of size, furriness, attractiveness and/or pointiness of teeth.
Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
Oh yeah, you're jealous! Look at this treasure I found while swimming along, I'm using it in my next nest!

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@ Marine: Lionfish
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Archie. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
WillDroid shielded its eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Archie. How remiss of them!” Seeing Archie’s ears beginning to droop, WillDroid added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
Marine: Lionfish
Patrolling the reef, and fanning out my impressive fins, I am the lion of the sea!

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@ Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
“It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, Archie!” said Choco, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin?"
"I don't know," said Archie. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
"Hey there, Archie! Did you hear how Fresco fell off the landing stage into the sea while trying to get a better view of one of the creatures?"
"He was still squelching when he got back on the tour bus, MooCow!"
Marine: Yellow Fish
Do you see the bubbles? I don't see the bubbles! Who moved the bubbles? Check the seaweed! I need my bubbles!

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@ Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
“If there's time at the end of the day when we get back to our accommodation, I might do some initial sketches for a charcoal picture of one of our new friends," Firefly said, offering Archie a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Firefly!" said Archie. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Marine: Lionhead Goldfish
Do you see the resemblance? I don't! I am hairless. Seriously, I just don't see that I look like a lion. Maybe it's my R-O-A-R? Scary, isn't it?

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@ Marine: Sea Squirts
Archie and Abby had shaken paws and were now introducing themselves to the next critter who had come to meet them on this leg of the quest, who was eager to make friends and to show off a carefully tidied natural habitat!
Marine: Sea Squirts
Translucent in color, these colorful creatures anchor themselves to the roots and rocks in the warm waters in the Indian River. Just don't startle them, they don't respond well!

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@ Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
“Shall we take a selfie?” Archie asked Beauty as they drank in the scenery and admired their new friend standing between them.
Marine: Dolphins in the Surf
Frolicking close to shore, these incredibly smart dolphins entertain by just the sheer joy of leaping in the surf!

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@ Marine: Puffin
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Archie. Applesauce agreed with Archie. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
Marine: Puffin
Taking off from the water's surface, puffins are sometimes confused with penguins, which, they consider a compliment!

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@ Marine: Little White Fish
Archie has now met enough "Marine" pets to last a lifetime. As he exits the experience, he receives a wonderful gift!
Frosted Azure Waterfall
The pristine waters fall freely, yet the last frost of the season delicately coats the top of each tier, adding an otherworldly glow as the sun refracts off them.

Marine: Little White Fish
Slippery fish, slippery fish! Swimming in the waters!
Archie has enjoyed meeting "Marine" pets, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also meet pets of every shape and size!