Lakeside Laboratory
The Lakeside Laboratory is a location in Ocarina of Time.[1] Located in the shores of Lake Hylia, it is home to a Lake Scientist who tries to resolve the lake's many mysteries.[2]
Features and Overview
Ocarina of Time
Inside the laboratory, Link can find the Lake Scientist's experiments as well as a pool. Link can dive in the pool so the scientist tells him how many meters he dove.[3] If Link possesses the Golden Scale, he can dive to the bottom of the pool and touch the floor to receive a Piece of Heart from the scientist as a reward for his excellent diving skills.[4] Link can also find a Golden Skulltula hidden inside the crate at the bottom of the pool. Moreover, there is a cage where a motionless shark is imprisoned. There are also two glass aquariums on the desk behind the scientist, one of which holds two shrimp-like creatures, and another that holds a small octopus-like creature. In Ocarina of Time 3D, there is a frozen Octorok instead.
There is a patch of soft soil outside the laboratory where Link can plant a Magic Bean, enabling access to the roof. The roof can also be accessed by using the "Scarecrow's Song." Atop the roof is a ladder that leads to a small platform that oversees Lake Hylia, where another Piece of Heart can be found.
According to a Gossip Stone, the Cucco Lady goes to the Lakeside Laboratory to study how to breed pocket-sized Cuccos.[5]
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, the Lakeside Laboratory appears next to a keep in the Lake Hylia stage.
Nomenclature
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Italian | Laboratorio (OoT3D)[6] | Lab |
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Gallery
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The Lakeside Laboratory interior from Ocarina of Time
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The Shark at the bottom of the Lakeside Laboratory from Ocarina of Time
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The Lakeside Laboratory from Hyrule Warriors
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 240
- ↑ "Lakeside Laboratory - Daily trying to get to the bottom of the mysteries of Lake Hylia! --Lake Scientist" — Sign (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "You may not have noticed, but I've been watching you. You dove 7 meters just now. You should be able to dive deeper!" — Lake Scientist (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "You may not have noticed, but I've been watching you. You touched the bottom just now. Fantastic! I'll give this to you!" — Lake Scientist (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "They say that the Cucco Lady goes to the Lakeside Laboratory to study how to breed pocket-sized Cuccos." — Gossip Stone (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Laboratorio - Lavoriamo per voi per risolvere i misteri del Lago Hylia!" — Sign (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
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