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West Australian
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Singapore Oceanarium tickets on sale ahead of July 24 public opening
Flip your fins over to the booking portal for the new Singapore Oceanarium to snap up the first wave of tickets, ahead of the grand opening on July 24. The hotly anticipated mega aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa has offered marine enthusiasts the chance to be among the first to float through its 22 immersive zones by pre-purchasing their passes. Admission starts at SGD49 ($59) for adults, SGD35 ($42) for children 4-12 and SGD39 ($47) for seniors over 60 and the centre will be open daily from 10am-7pm. Singapore Oceanarium has taken over the former site of S.E.A. Aquarium and is three times larger than its predecessor, with a strong focus on advancing marine education, research and impactful conservation. The underwater journey includes a trip back in time to encounter ancient ocean giants through animatronics, digital displays and live prehistoric habitats, an adventure through Singapore's native mangroves and an otherworldly display of illuminated jellyfish. A 36m-wide viewing panel ensures plenty of space to witness majestic reef manta rays and zebra sharks up close in the Open Ocean exhibit. Singapore Oceanarium vice-president Lam Xue Ying says the opening signifies the site's evolution into a purpose-driven institute years in the making. 'We are dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards by taking ocean education and interactive storytelling to the next level, through naturalistic habitats and immersive technology,' Ying says. 'Supported by academic partnerships, international accreditations and memberships, as well as our new research and learning centre, we're furthering our commitment to marine conservation, research and education.' + Bookings for Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa are via .
Business Times
04-07-2025
- Science
- Business Times
RWS to unveil ocean conservation hub, as part of S$6.8 billion expansion
[SINGAPORE] Visitors to the Singapore Oceanarium can expect to see a range of marine species, including endangered ones such as the bowmouth guitarfish and the Indo-Pacific leopard shark, when it opens its doors to the public on Jul 24. Previously known as the SEA Aquarium, the facility will be three times larger than its predecessor and mark the transition into an aquarium-based conservation institution. This move has been 13 years in the making and is part of the S$6.8 billion transformation of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), said Lam Xue Ying, acting senior vice-president of the upcoming attraction. The aim is for Singapore Oceanarium to be Asia's leading aquarium-based conservation institution, as well as to educate the public on 'the threats that the oceans face', she added. The Oceanarium will have 22 immersive zones that depict the evolution of marine life. ILLUSTRATION: SINGAPORE OCEANARIUM The Oceanarium will introduce new species such as the Titicaca water frog and the American paddlefish. 'We must not only consider if we can provide the right environment for them, but also how new species fit into our broader mission – whether they help to tell important stories about biodiversity and conservation challenges,' said Lam. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up The institution will thus collaborate with various partners – including the National University of Singapore (NUS) under the RWS-NUS Living Laboratory, a five-year applied research agreement. Singapore Oceanarium aims to educate the public and highlight the effects of climate change on the ocean, says Kim Hoon, its assistant vice-president of planning and growth. PHOTO: SINGAPORE OCEANARIUM The S$10 million tie-up will help to position Singapore and the Oceanarium as a hub for the conservation and restoration of vulnerable marine organisms and habitats. The project also contributes to the city-state's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of conserving and sustainably using the seas and marine resources. Kim Hoon, assistant vice-president of planning and growth at the Singapore Oceanarium, said that there is 'a very clear purpose' behind the milestone transition from aquarium to conservation institution. 'We would like to drive meaningful progress in marine science through collaborative research,' she said, adding that the efforts go beyond Singapore through participation in international forums. Visitors to the Oceanarium can walk through 22 immersive zones that depict the evolution of marine life. These zones support its mission to educate the public and highlight the effects of climate change on the ocean, she added. The Oceanarium aims to tackle issues ranging from pollution to over-exploitation. PHOTO: SINGAPORE OCEANARIUM Grant Abel, assistant vice-president of life sciences at Singapore Oceanarium, said that the institution aims to tackle issues ranging from pollution to over-exploitation, which have 'taken a devastating toll, leading to widespread ecosystem damage and biodiversity loss'. He added that the goals for the next few years include accelerating conservation efforts for species that have been prioritised for conservation because of their vulnerability and their representation of broader ecosystem needs. The institution also aims to support the relevant authorities in implementing robust policies on sustainability, among other roles.
AsiaOne
26-05-2025
- AsiaOne
Singapore Oceanarium, formerly S.E.A. Aquarium, to open on July 23 with expanded experiences and research centre
The former S.E.A. Aquarium located at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is coming back after nearly three months of closure for renovation works — this time as the new Singapore Oceanarium. Slated to open to the public on July 23, the new attraction will be three times larger than its predecessor — with 22 immersive experience zones allowing guests to explore marine life across various depths and time, announced RWS on Monday (May 26). Some examples include Ocean Wonders — a thematic zone that houses thousands of moon jellies (a type of jellyfish) and Singapore's Coast — a mangrove-inspired zone with interactive habitats that highlight our nation's local biodiversity. Over at Ancient Waters and Conquering Land, visitors can explore the evolution of some of these marine creatures with life-sized prehistoric animals and living fossils. Another highlight is Open Ocean — a 36m-wide viewing panel where Reef Manta Rays and Zebra Sharks swim freely among other marine life. As for F&B and retail options, there's Explorer's Nook — a themed cafe with light bites, pastries and trinkets inspired by aquatic life, as well as Singapore Oceanarium Store — where shoppers can find a selection of ocean-inspired apparel, books and other souvenirs created by sustainable brands. There will also be seasonal pop-ups and capsule collections happening at the store. Not just an attraction In addition to being a recreational attraction, Singapore Oceanarium is also an institute dedicated to the education, research and conservation of underwater life — being accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and holding membership in the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Southeast Asian Zoo and Aquarium Association. The institute has also partnered with the National University of Singapore (NUS) for a five-year applied research collaboration and Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Earth Observatory of Singapore for a two-year research collaboration on climate resilience and marine conservation. In fact, there's even a Research and Learning Centre located right next to the oceanarium. Some facilities at the centre include immersive learning labs, collaborative workspaces, seminar rooms and a rooftop event space for scientists and researchers to conduct research and drive marine science outreach. According to Lam Xue Ying, vice president of the Singapore Oceanarium, the transition from the former S.E.A. Aquarium to the new oceanarium-cum-institute has been "years in the making". She said: "We are dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards by taking ocean education and interactive storytelling to the next level, through naturalistic habitats and immersive technology. "Supported by academic partnerships, international accreditations and memberships, as well as our new Research and Learning Centre, we're furthering our commitment to marine conservation, research and education." According to RWS, details on ticket prices and programmes for Singapore Oceanarium will be released soon. [[nid:718022]]
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Straits Times
Singapore Oceanarium to open in Sentosa on July 23
The Singapore Oceanarium will be three times larger than its predecessor, and will feature 22 immersive zones. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA Singapore Oceanarium to open in Sentosa on July 23 SINGAPORE – The new Singapore Oceanarium – previously known as S.E.A. Aquarium – is set to welcome visitors in Sentosa from July 23, after about three months of renovation works. The facility will be three times larger than its predecessor and will feature 22 immersive zones, Resorts World Sentosa announced on May 26. Visitors will get to see various spaces of the ocean – from shallow water s to deep sea – and explore the ocean in different time periods, from prehistoric time to the present day. One of the exhibits is Ocean Wonders, home to one of the world's largest kreisel habitats a nd thousands of moon jellies. A kreisel tank is a specialised tank used to house delicate marine creatures such as jellyfish. The Ocean Wonders exhibit feature thousands of moon jellies. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA Another exhibit, Singapore's Coast, features mangrove-inspired landscapes and interactive habitants that highlight native biodiversity. In the oceanarium's Open Ocean zone, visitors can get up close and personal with reef manta rays and zebra sharks, which swim among thousands of other marine animals behind a 36m-wide viewing panel. Adjacent to the oceanarium will be a research and learning centre, equipped with immersive learning labs, collaborative workspaces, seminar rooms and a rooftop event space. The centre 'enhances Singapore Oceanarium's educational offerings and provides advanced facilities for scientists and researchers to conduct valuable research work and drive marine science outreach on-site', Resorts World Sentosa said. 'Singapore Oceanarium represents the next frontier for marine education and sustainability,' said Mr Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa. 'We have created not just a destination, but a catalyst for change, a place where curiosity transforms into knowledge, and knowledge into real action.' S.E.A. Aquarium closed for renovation on April 30, after 12 years of operations. Singapore Oceanarium's vice-president Lam Xue Ying added that the transformation of the facility has been 'years in the making'. 'We are dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards by taking ocean education and interactive storytelling to the next level, through naturalistic habitats and immersive technology,' said Ms Lam. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
