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@ Marine: Hawksbill Turtle
Kiki 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

White Daisy 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
“How do you do?” said Kiki to their amazing and friendly new acquaintance on their mini-safari, shaking paws.
Gus chipped in. “It’s so kind of you to allow us to visit you in your habitat. Kiki and I—and all the rest of us, of course!—are enjoying our mini-safari very much indeed!”
Marine: Star Fish Twins
Twinsies! Can you tell us apart? No? No worries, neither can we!

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@ Marine: Sea Horse
Kiki and Kiki agreed that the variety of environments on their expedition was the best ever! Kiki and Kiki 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: 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
“It's so cool to have a species name in Latin as well as English, Kiki!” said Winston, studying the detail in the tour guide. "What would we each called in Latin?"
"I don't know," said Kiki. "We'll look it up when we get back to the hotel tonight!"
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
“Great to see you again, Sage!” cried Kiki. “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 Sage.
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.
"It's turned a bit hot, Kiki. I'm going to put my sunhat on," said Ducky.
"Good scheme! I'll dig mine out as well," said Kiki.
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
"Wasn’t it worth coming all this way, Kiki," said Whistle, "for this experience alone?" Kiki, admiring the creature at the centre of the scene they were now in, heartily agreed!
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
“Whatever were those screaming noises you were making earlier, Ralph?" exclaimed Kiki.
Ralph 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: 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’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Kiki. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Harmony shielded her eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Kiki. How remiss of them!” Seeing Kiki’s ears beginning to droop, Harmony added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
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
“Oh hello, Kiki!” cried Steve. “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 Kiki.
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
“Oh hello, Kiki!” cried Akiren Kurumiya (Joker). “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 Kiki.
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
Kiki and Cutie Pie 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: 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
Pêche 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, Pêche," sympathised Kiki. "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: 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
“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," Fresco de la Reye said, offering Kiki a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for himself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Fresco de la Reye!" said Kiki. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
Marine: Fiddler Crab
I can fiddle but don't ask me to play the saxophone!

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@ Marine: Baby Leatherback Turtle
“I’ve written a postcard to my aunty to tell her about our amazing safari!” said Kiki. “She’ll wish she was here! Where’s the nearest postbox?”
Viola shielded her eyes and rotated 360°, elaborately scanning the horizon. “I don’t think they’ve thought to provide a postbox here, Kiki. How remiss of them!” Seeing Kiki’s ears beginning to droop, Viola added, “Don’t worry, you can give your card to reception at the hotel to post.”
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
Mister was sprawled flat on the grass after a good lunch. “What do you reckon is the tiniest creature we've met so far, Kiki?” he queried sleepily.
Kiki pondered. “Perhaps that gerbil?”
"Mmm. Or would it be the hummingbird, maybe?"
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
“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 Kiki to Utterly Ridiculous. “It’ll be a fab souvenir of our time here!”
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
Frank was distracted by the sounds of loud rustling as Kiki unfolded a very large tourist map, in the course of which she succeeded in knocking Frank’s sunhat off.
“Put that away, do!” said Frank, 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: Egret on the Shore
Why, there's no "r-egret" when you meet an Egret!

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@ Marine: Humboldt Penguin Swimming
“Did you see those 2023 calendars in the giftshop?” asked Kiki. "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 Frizzle. "I think I'll get one for my mum."
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
“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," Ivy said, offering Kiki a toffee from the bag and then unwrapping one for herself.
“That sounds like a good plan, Ivy!" said Kiki. "Very relaxing, and your portrait will be a great souvenir of our visit to all these interesting creatures!"
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
Kiki and Iko had shaken paws and then took some time to enjoy looking at the next creature in its habitat in a companionable silence!
Marine: Goldfish Bubbles
Goldfish bobbing at the surface bubbling bubbles at the surface!

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@ Marine: Yellow Fish
"Hey, you should have joined Foxy and me for lunch at that café, Kiki!" said Ivy.
"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 Ivy.
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
“Great to see you again, Blossom!” cried Kiki. “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 Blossom.
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
“What an amazing creature!” exclaimed Kiki. Korah agreed with Kiki. “I’m seeing so many animals, birds and insects that I’ve never seen before!”
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
“Great to see you again, Tester 3!” cried Kiki. “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 Tester 3.
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
Both BOB and Kiki loved the scenery at the next stop, and they both enjoyed introducing themselves to their new friend, who had been waiting to meet them!
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
Kiki 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!
Kiki 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!