16-07-2025
New Singapore Oceanarium offers a world of marine mysteries
[SINGAPORE] Manta rays glide like kites through the water. Moon jellies sway in a slow, hypnotic dance. Sharks dart about just metres from you, as you walk through the viewing tunnel.
Opening on Jul 24, the Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa is set to be a world-class marine attraction – part immersive experience, part science centre, part conservation hub. At triple the size of its predecessor (the SEA Aquarium), the Oceanarium spans 22 themed zones that blend well-designed habitats with digital displays and a vast array of marine animals.
Highlights include a 36-metre-wide Open Ocean viewing panel, one of the largest in Asia, and a massive kreisel tank filled with thousands of swirling sea jellies. Visitors can explore a replica of a deep-sea submersible, or descend into the haunting world of a 'whale fall' ecosystem – where the carcass of a whale sinks to the ocean floor and transforms into an oasis for deep-sea organisms. Visitors can even sleep overnight in glamping tents surrounded by marine life.
The Oceanarium takes you on a deep dive into ocean ecosystems. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT
Notably, this marine attraction is home to Asia's first Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy marine research centre, powered entirely by solar panels. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, it plays a critical role in preserving endangered species such as the bowmouth guitarfish and sunflower sea star.
In short, this Oceanarium offers you a deep dive into the future of the ocean. Whether you're a curious child or a lifelong sea adventurer, it invites you to discover and care.
Tickets start from S$50 for adults and S$39 for children or senior citizens. For Singapore residents, prices start from S$42 and S$35, respectively. The attraction will be open daily from 10 am to 7 pm from Jul 24.
