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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Abby May begins her 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
Abby May and Sam Winchester 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: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
Abby May and Choose a name had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
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
Choose a name was sprawled flat on the grass after a good lunch. “What do you reckon is the tiniest creature we've met so far, Abby May?” she queried sleepily.
Abby May pondered. “Perhaps that gerbil?”
"Mmm. Or would it be the hummingbird, maybe?"
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
Abby May and Jewels agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Abby May and Jewels 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: 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.
Abby May and Wisp 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: 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
"Hey there, Abby May! 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, Ada!"
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
Abby May and Mr. Panda had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
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
“I’m going to buy that inflatable toucan from the gift shop, Abby May,” announced jonny. “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 Abby May.

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
“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 Abby May to SPARKLES. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
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
Abby May was excited to meet up again with Puff. They both took a moment to admire the amazing scene around them.
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
“It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, Abby May!” said Mini, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin?"
"I don't know," said Abby May. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
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
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Abby May!" said Korah.
"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 Korah.
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, Chessie?” exclaimed Abby May. "I remember being really quite scared, trying to find the way out of that labyrinth in the dark!"
Chessie 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, Chessie," remarked Abby May.
Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
“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," Darby said, offering Abby May a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Darby!" said Abby May. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
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
Abby May and Chipilona had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
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
“Did you see those 2023 calendars in the giftshop?” asked Abby May. "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 whisper. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
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
“How do you do?” said Abby May to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Lady Thea chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Abby May and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
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 Abby May. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Leonardo shielded his eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Abby May. How remiss of them!” Seeing Abby May’s ears beginning to droop, Leonardo 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
Allegra was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Abby May unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Allegra’s sunhat off.
“Put that away, do!” said Allegra, 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: Lionfish
Patrolling the reef, and fanning out my impressive fins, I am the lion of the sea!

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@ Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
bunny 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, bunny," sympathised Abby May. "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: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
“Did you see those 2023 calendars in the giftshop?” asked Abby May. "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 Rusty. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
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
“Have you seen those fabulous pink and white flamingo suncatchers in the giftshop, Abby May?” asked Bubbles. “I'm going to buy one as a souvenir of our time here!”
“Sounds great!” responded Abby May.

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
“I'm starving!” exclaimed Abby May. "What's Chef making us tonight?"
Mini glanced up from her tour guide, in which she had been looking up where they were going the next day. “How come you're so hungry, Abby May?”
Abby May 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 Mini. "Here, have a banana to keep you going."

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
Hope studied the itinerary thoughtfully for some time. “There's a lion-tailed macaque and a lion-headed goldfish,” she remarked. “Do you think there's a lion-tummied creature that we'll meet?”
Abby May snorted. "That's you, judging by how you're packing away that popcorn, Hope!"
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
Abby May and Mousey 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
Abby May has now met enough "Marine" pets to last a lifetime. As she exits the experience, she 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!
Abby May 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!