Nestled within Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Oceanarium is currently one of the largest aquariums in the world. It is a leading ocean institute which is designed to showcase the diversity and beauty of the world’s oceans. It is not just a place for sightseeing—it is also an educational space aimed at fostering awareness of marine life and the importance of ocean conservation.
It encompasses a Research and Learning Centre – a dedicated space that offers advanced purpose-built spaces for research, conservation and community outreach.
This colossal blue structure, which provides a mesmerizing window into the underwater world, is home to more than 100,000 marine creatures. It was once known as S.E.A. Aquarium but after a 3-month transformation, it was renamed to Singapore Oceanarium.
22 Immersive zones to explore
It will probably take you around 2 to 3 hours or even longer just to explore the 22 immersive zones. It felt like I have to make multiple visits to this attraction. I have visited this attraction before the revamped and I must say that the newly revamped space is alot more spacious than before. The exhibits are also alot more well-designed then before and it looked alot more less cluttered with information signboards.
Ocean Wonders
At Ocean Wonders, you will be first greeted by one of the ocean’s most ancient survivors – sea jellies. These fascinating animals have been drifting through the seas for over 500 million years. The aquarists meticulously breed and nurture many of these sea jellies in-house, ensuring their health and well-being.
The cylindrical habitats offer a 360-degree view of other captivating species, including Atlantic Sea Nettles, Fried Egg Sea Jellies and more. The highlight is probably the mesmerising rotating live displays of sea jellies.
Ancient Waters
At Ancient Waters, you can embark on a journey through time, to an era when some of Earth’s most formidable creatures ruled the seas. Step into a world where the Dunkleosteus’ armoured jaws snapped shut with crushing force, and the Xiphactinus prowled the depths as an apex predator. Come face-to-face with life-sized animatronics and towering replicas that bring these long-extinct giants back to life.
The fossil displays, interactive discovery points, and digital experiences reveal the intricate details of ancient marine organisms. The live habitats house the modern-day remnants of this prehistoric world – the Australian Lungfish, Arapaima, Horseshoe Crab, and Epaulette shark.
Spirit of Exploration
As you move to the next zone, you will be able to see the Jewel of Muscat, a remarkable reconstruction of a 9th-century Omani dhow, a vessel that once navigated the vast Indian Ocean. Above it, there’s a Pier Adventure’s suspended web where you can step onto the web itself.
Pier Adventure is a ticketed activity. Admission fee start from $8 per adult and $6/child for Singaporeans and can be purchased at the booth near the zone’s entrance. Each session lasts for about 20 minutes.
Nearby, the Explorer’s Nook café provides a moment of respite, with marine themed pastries and curated lifestyle products.
Explorer’s Nook
Next to it is Explorer’s Nook, an all-day cafe that offers food and drinks. You can find marine-themed buns, cookies and other pastries. The seating area is quite big.
The seating area is quite big. It’s a perfect resting spot to grab a drink or a bite before moving on to the next zone.
Beverage Menu Prices
Pastries and snacks
Cute sea-themed pastries
The pastries ranges from $6 to $12. The croffles are priced at $8.50 and the Signature Crolls are priced at $10 each.
Merchandise
There’s also an arrange of merchandise ranging from tumblers, cups, bags to shirts.
Singapore’s Coast
Step into Singapore’s Coast and be transported to its mangrove shores. You can encounter local species like the Archerfish and Barred Mudskipper in live habitats. Watch as other coastal animals come to life through projection mapping, scuttling across rockwork in a mesmerising display of movement and light. Over here, you can learn more about the groundbreaking findings on how these coastal inhabitants continually adapt to Singapore’s evolving environment.
The Cleaner Shrimps will feed on your dead skin cells. This is actually my favourite zone as you get to experience Singapore’s biodiversity up close. There are a few interactive stations here which allows visitors to touch the naturally bleached corals and submerge their hands into a tank full of Cleaner Shrimps. There’s also another station where you leave your phone in a bucket with a transparent bottom and you can take pictures or record videos of the sea creatures in the tank.
Before you submerge your hands into the water, you will be asked to wash your hands. The Cleaner Shrimps will feed on your dead skin cells. It is like doing a hand spa!
Shark Seas
Bathed in immersive lighting effects, the Shark Seas mirrors the dynamic world of the ocean’s sunlit zone. Step into the Shark Tunnel, where sharks glide overhead and around, offering a close-up view of their movement and behaviour.
Stand before the large viewing panel to observe the Sand Tiger Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead, and Sandbar Shark, among others, as they navigate their habitat.
Through the Singapore Oceanarium app, an interactive AR, experience uncovers the complexities of shark reproduction, offering a closer look at how these species sustain their populations.
Aquarist Lab
Over here you can take a peek into the Aquarist Lab. The aquatic babies will spend their first weeks here at the aquatic nusery. You can’t enter the lab but you will be able to view what’s inside the lab through the glass window.
Open Ocean
SpotManta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, and Zebra Sharks gliding through the water in a breathtaking display of marine life. At the heart of this zone lies the oceanarium’s most expansive habitat and viewing panel—an immense window into the deep that stretches across the space, teeming with an extraordinary diversity of marine life.
This experience offers a rare, uninterrupted glimpse into the ocean’s wonders, creating the breathtaking illusion of being submerged within the open sea.
There’s also another food stand called Ocean Bites where you can buy ice cream and other snacks if you need a quick bite. Next to it is another merchandise store.
Ocean Bites
Over here, you can purchase ice cream, drinks and other light bites.
Benthos
At Benthos, you can experience this diverse community of marine life that thrives in this environment through a series of live habitats where elusive Green Morays weave through rocky crevices and formidable Tasmanian Giant Crabs navigate terrain.
A cylindrical habitat brings the reef to life, teeming with species like the Banggai Cardinalfish and Yellow Tang. If you have visited this attraction before the revamp, you will find this cylindrical aquarium familiar too.
At the Art-quarium – an interactive touch table, you can mix different traits to create their own digital fish, while learning how these adaptations help marine species survive in their environment.
Whale Fall and Seamount
This zone brings this phenomenon to life with a whale fall skeleton and an immersive projection show, illustrating the remarkable decomposition process and the species that depend on it.
Surrounding the scene, hydrothermal vents simulate towering sea mounts, showcasing the hidden geological features that shape deep-sea ecosystems. You can find unique animals like the Japanese Isopod, Deepsea Akaza Prawn, and Australian Ghostshark at the live deep-sea habitats.
Merchandise Store
Towards the end of the whole journey, there’s another bigger merchandise store where you can get your souvenirs and exlusive Miffy merchandise.
My Verdict
The newly revamped Singapore Oceanarium is well-designed. Although it is not as large as the one in Oaska, the zones are worth exploring. There are some interactive elements to keep children engaged and even places for vistors to sit down and rest.
Whether you’re a family with young children, an avid ocean lover, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of marine life, the Oceanarium offers an experience that will leave you with lasting memories and a renewed appreciation for the oceans. It is worth a visit even for locals. Overall, the Singapore Oceanarium is a must-visit gem that is as much about inspiring change as it is about marveling at the wonders of the deep blue sea.
The walkways at Oceanarium are alot more spacious. There are ramps, elevators, and priority seating available throughout the attraction, making it easy for even those with disabilities to enjoy the exhibits. The interactive touch pools and other features are designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring that everyone can participate in the experience.
Ticketing Information
Tickets to the Singapore Oceanarium are now available on its official website and Klook. Prices start at S$50 for adults and S$42 for children aged three to 12, as well as for senior citizens aged 60 and above.
Use promo code DEENISEKLOOK (Get 10% off with min. spend $50, capped at $10 discount for Singapore citizens only.)
Peak: Weekdays
Non-Peak: Weekends, SG Public Holidays, full month of June and December
Adult
Resident: $42 (non-peak), $49 (peak)
Non-resident: $50 (non-peak), $55 (peak)
Child/Senior
Resident: $35 (non-peak), $39 (peak)
Non-resident: $39 (non-peak), $43 (peak)
Singapore Oceanarium
8 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
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