SeapalsWorld (http://www.seapalsworld.com)
common sense media says
Undersea Webkinz makes marine biology fun.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this virtual world is a fun, educational site that focuses on marine life. A la Webkinz.com, buy a sea turtle, dolphin, reef shark, or other stuffed toy and get a code to enter to play with the virtual version of your animal. The site provides kids with their animal's own virtual aquarium and "tubestation" leading to games, chats, and a store (players earn Pearl Points to buy stuff to decorate their animal's Seapad). Seapalsworld.com says it's appropriate for ages 5-12 but younger kids who don't read well may get quickly frustrated by the games and the skills needed to navigate the site.
Educational value:
Lots of good info on marine life, biology, the ocean. The virtual aquarium section encourages kids to keep their virtual fish tank decorated and clear of algae.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
You must buy a Seapal plush toy (they start at $11) to gain access to the site. Also, site says, "the more Seapals you own, the bigger your SeaPad gets!" Players earn Pearl Points to buy stuff to decorate their animal's Seapad.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Pepina
parent of 5 year old
parent of 5 year old
*seapalsworld is not working at all
There is no access to this website. All you have is a small expensive stuffed animal. The web info is useless.Are they out of business?
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NOTHAPPY
parent of 10 year old
parent of 10 year old
UNHAPPY
My daughter also bought one of these critters and cant get on site. I also emailed company no feed back or help. Site a total scam..................
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albieweiss
parent of 3 year old
parent of 3 year old
Looks good... but it doesn't work!!!
What happened to the site??? It's been down for a week now. I can't seem to contact or even find the folks who maintain the site. If anyone has info... please forward to albgg77@yahoo*
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kittykaters12
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Webkinz Under Water
This is JUST like webkinz underwater. This got me TOTALLY interested in marine biology and now, i want to do a book report on it.
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wich
parent of 15 year old
parent of 15 year old
Frustrated with the Company
We would like to know if it is any good. Purchased it in Oct. at Atlantis in the Bahamas. My daughter couldn't wait to get home to try it. When we entered the code, it says it is not a valid code. I have e-mailed Seapals World twice at the e-mail address given in the help section after trying the help tips. I even forwarded my e-mail to Russ. No answer from anyone. This is my first time to leave negative feedback on anything.
Frustrated.
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