Summary
AnAnimal Crossingfan was surprised to spot Gulliver in an odd place, having seemingly washed up in the middle of an aquarium. It’s apparently not the only sighting of the shipwreckedAnimal Crossingbird, as fans in the Netherlands, New Orleans, and Seattle all shared their own Gulliver sightings.
InAnimal Crossing, Gulliver is a sailor that can occasionally wash up on the player’s shore. When players wake him up, they have an opportunity to help the bird out doing things like collecting pieces of a broken communicator he needs in order to flag his shipmates down. Gulliver is both loved and hated byAnimal Crossingfans, as his repeated visits to the island can be a nuisance, but they can also end in some specialrareAnimal Crossingitems.
While players are accustomed tofinding Gulliver washed up at their islandsand towns, it’s a bit different seeing him in real life. Reddit user princess_unicorn_420 spotted Gulliver lying in his iconic passed out position in the middle of the Georgia Aquarium, clinging to a rock above a water enclosure. The player was amused to see him “shipwrecked” there, and took a photo to share. One player local to the area noted that he was collapsed in an enclosure just above where the gators are kept. However, numerous other players have now come forward with their own tales and photos of the bird washing up at other aquarium locations, too.
It turns out that Gulliver’s numerous sightings are due to acollaborationAnimal Crossingis having right now with aquariumsacross the US. The game initially partnered with the Seattle Aquarium, and has since rolled out the show to numerous locations, including Georgia, Oregon, and more. According to the collab’s website, the aquariums are decorated withAnimal Crossingcharacters, and many of the creatures highlighted in players' museums are showcased at the real aquarium with factoids straight from Blathers' in-game descriptions.
Animal Crossing Aquariuim Collaborations
With the exhibit rolling out gradually across the US, there are a lot of opportunities for fans of the series to check it out through early 2025. It’s a fun opportunity to experience some of the wonder of wandering through one’s stockedAnimal Crossingmuseumin real life while celebrating the games at the same time.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
