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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Cheeky Charlie 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

Blue And Gold Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

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
“Oh hello, Cheeky Charlie!” cried Yay. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is!" declared Cheeky Charlie.
Marine: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
Cheeky Charlie was very happy to meet FLEECE here! They both swapped tales of their experiences of their travels so far!
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
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Molly?" exclaimed Cheeky Charlie.
Molly looked embarrassed. "That wasn't screaming. That was me, er, singing, to enable the safari guide to find me when I couldn't find my way out of that cave!"
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
“How do you do?” said Cheeky Charlie to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Pinky Tuscadero chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Cheeky Charlie and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
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.
“Let’s pose with one of us each side of our new friend and I’ll set the self-timer to take a group shot,” said Cheeky Charlie to Foxy Rex. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
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 think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Sam Winchester, after he and Cheeky Charlie had spent some time exploring another rural pathway to its end and meeting nearby inhabitants.
"Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Cheeky Charlie. "The thought of that generally keeps me 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
"Hey there, Cheeky Charlie! 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, Lady Thea!"
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
“How do you do?” said Cheeky Charlie to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
tigg chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Cheeky Charlie and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
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
“Ooh, it's just starting to get a bit cool, Cheeky Charlie!” said Sir John Dee. “Can you hold my map and itinerary while I dig out my scarf?"
Cheeky Charlie good-naturedly took charge of Sir John Dee's possessions while he emptied his rucksack of a pack of sandwiches wrapped in greaseproof paper, a Thermos flask, a pair of galoshes, a bag of chocolate peanuts, a paperback thriller, a bottle of orange squash, an address book, some postage stamps, an assortment of different coloured biros, a bottle opener, a couple of old bus tickets, a handful of golden and silver moles, a door key, some very old receipts, a screwdriver, a bottle of multivitamins, a lottery ticket and a selection of rather battered sachets of salt, sugar and salad cream before locating the scarf right at the bottom. This he donned and then Cheeky Charlie helped him put everything back in his rucksack.
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
“Great to see you again, Symphony!” cried Cheeky Charlie. “I don't think we've met since we bumped into each other in Canada this time last year. This is quite a different excursion, isn't it?”
"It is, indeed!" declared Symphony.
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
“Did you see those 2023 calendars in the giftshop?” asked Cheeky Charlie. "Each month features one of the critters we've met on our mini-safari! I'm going to buy one to hang up behind my model Fiat 500 from Turin and my ceramic Welsh clog from our British Isles tour."
"Sounds a great idea!" agreed Cutey Purr. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
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
Cheeky Charlie and Midnight Blue were entranced at reaching this stopping place and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side of the attractive creature they had just met!
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
“Have you seen those fabulous pink and white flamingo suncatchers in the giftshop, Cheeky Charlie?” asked Starlite. “I'm going to buy one as a souvenir of our time here!”
“Sounds great!” responded Cheeky Charlie.

Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
“How do you do?” said Cheeky Charlie to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Cutie Pie chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Cheeky Charlie and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
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
Cheeky Charlie was excited to meet up again with Aurora. They both took a moment to admire the amazing scene around them.
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
“Do you remember our last safari, Sadie?” exclaimed Cheeky Charlie. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Sadie 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, Sadie," remarked Cheeky Charlie.
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
Cheeky Charlie and Miss Tan were entranced at reaching this stopping place and eagerly posed for a picture standing on either side of the attractive creature they had just met!
Marine: Egret on the Shore
Why, there's no "r-egret" when you meet an Egret!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Cheeky Charlie. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Anwyn shielded her eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Cheeky Charlie. How remiss of them!” Seeing Cheeky Charlie’s ears beginning to droop, Anwyn added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
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
While Cheeky Charlie paused to drink in the view, Icicle started scrabbling in her rucksack for her portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Icicle?” asked Cheeky Charlie. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
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
“Shall we take a selfie?” Cheeky Charlie asked Sugar as they drank in the scenery and admired their new friend standing between them.
Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
“Did you see what happened to Foxy earlier, Hot Stuff?” exclaimed Cheeky Charlie. "He was balancing on a log trying to take a selfie with one of the critters we met, and it rolled over and pitched him into a bank of nettles!"
Hot Stuff joined in Cheeky Charlie's heartless laughter. “He was still brushing bits of nettle out of his fur when we went for lunch!”
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
“Oh hello, Cheeky Charlie!” cried Grayson. “Didn’t we bump into each other in Turkey back in the spring? This is quite the change of scene, isn't it!”
"It certainly is!" declared Cheeky Charlie.
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
While Cheeky Charlie paused to drink in the view, Snow White started scrabbling in her rucksack for her portable, foldable camping chair. “What are you doing with that, Snow White?” asked Cheeky Charlie. “We’ll need to get going in a minute or we’ll be left behind!”
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
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Cheeky Charlie!" said Dancer.
"Oh, I couldn't resist going to that street exhibition of art by local pets. I grabbed a cheese and onion pasty from a street vendor. Anyway, what did you both have to eat?"
"We had celery soup and a sandwich each. It was great!" responded Dancer.
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
Cheeky Charlie and miniyao had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
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
Cheeky Charlie 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!
Cheeky Charlie 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!