Singapore Oceanarium opens 23 Jul with 22 zones

Marine fans, “what-er” are you waiting for? The Singapore Oceanarium, the expanded version of the former S.E.A. Aquarium, will open its doors on 23 Jul, said Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), which owns and manages the aquarium, in a press statement on 26 May.

3 times larger than its predecessor, the facility reimagines the ocean experience, spanning space (from shallow waters to the deep sea) and time (from prehistoric to the current day).

Guests will embark on a journey across 22 purposefully designed zones that guide visitors from curiosity to commitment, forging a powerful emotional bridge with our marine world.

Guests will traverse rich thematic environments, including Ocean Wonders, containing one of the world’s largest Kreisel aquariums that houses thousands of moon jellies, and Singapore’s Coast, where mangrove-inspired landscapes spotlight native biodiversity.

Before departing, guests can round off their visit at the Singapore Oceanarium Store, said RWS. This marine-themed retail space offers a curated selection of marine-inspired apparel, educational books, and keepsakes crafted by sustainable brands. The store also serves as a platform for seasonal capsule collections and pop-ups by local brands.

Collaborations with leading educational institutions

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and holding membership of both the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Southeast Asian Zoo and Aquarium Association, Singapore Oceanarium has forged partnerships with top academic institutions.

These include a 5-year applied research collaboration with the National University of Singapore and a 2-year research collaboration with the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University on climate resilience and marine conservation, said RWS.

Adjacent to the Singapore Oceanarium is the Research and Learning Centre. The space supports the oceanarium’s mission to further education, marine research and conservation.

Equipped with 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, said RWS.

As a certified Green Mark Platinum Zero Energy building that uses solar power and smart design, the centre also reflects the oceanarium’s dedication to environmental sustainability.

Further details on programmes and ticketing prices will surface soon on the Singapore Oceanarium website, so look out for them (and book your tickets before 23 Jul).

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