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the anchor attraction for Merlin’s relaunch of the former CentrO Park, which now operates as add-on to its existing Sea Life aquarium in the city. Fifteen Gentoo penguins feature inside a 42 sq m tank that the boats pass by before climbing the lift hill on Pinguine! Abenteuer Antarktis. At Legoland Billund, Polar X-plorer is a vertical drop rollercoaster by Zierer that features a special moment towards the end of the ride as the train travels inside a mountain and guests see a short Lego animation in which an explorer drops his axe, causing the ice to break. Suddenly the train plunges 5 metres and passengers then proceed into a slower, dark ride section and pass a penguin enclosure.


Dolphins, sharks and waterslides When it launched its first Aquatica waterpark in 2008, SeaWorld came up with an idea that caught the imagination of many visitors. Dolphin Plunge at Aquarica Orlando features two clear tube slides that send riders through the heart of a pool containing Commerson’s Dolphins. In truth, this portion of the





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done properly, they can increase length of stay and per capita spending. Rides are family experiences and can also enhance the animal viewing experience


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