Singapore Oceanarium redefines visitor experiences through ocean education and conservation.

Conceptual rendering of Ancient Waters, which features life-sized animatronics and replicas of prehistoric marine animals.

A landmark institute dedicated to marine education, research and conservation is soon to make its mark in Singapore. Resorts World Sentosa (RWS, 圣淘沙名胜世界) is proud to announce that Singapore Oceanarium (新加坡海洋生态馆) – a transformation and expansion of the former S.E.A. Aquarium – will officially open its doors to the public on 24 July 2025 after an official closed-door opening ceremony on 23 July 2025. More than just a new name, Singapore Oceanarium represents a bold transformation into a world-class ocean institute that inspires deeper knowledge, love and action for our oceans.

Reinventing the Ocean Experience: An Immersive Journey Across 22 Zones

Singapore Oceanarium’s entrance plaza, where the ocean’s currents follow guests as they dive deep into the experience.

Three times larger than its predecessor, Singapore Oceanarium reimagines the ocean experience, spanning across space (from shallow waters to the deep sea) and time (from prehistoric oceans to the present day). Guests will embark on a journey across 22 purposefully designed zones that guide visitors from curiosity to commitment, building a powerful emotional connection with our marine world.

Singapore’s Coast, an immersive thematic zone of a mangrove environment which seamlessly blends with the interactive habitats.

Guests will traverse rich thematic environments including Ocean Wonders, home to one of the world’s largest kreisel habitats, housing thousands of mesmerising moon jellies, and Singapore’s Coast, where mangrove-inspired landscapes and interactive habitats spotlight native biodiversity.

Ocean Wonders. Experience one of the world’s largest moon jelly Kreisel habitat with thousands of pulsating moon jellies.

In Ancient Waters and Conquering Land, life-sized prehistoric animals and living fossils trace the epic story of evolution, while zones like Migrators unveil the vibrant ecosystems of today’s open waters. The adventure deepens in Open Ocean where boundaries dissolve into endless blue, and Reef Manta Rays and Zebra Sharks glide gracefully among thousands of other marine animals behind an awe-inspiring 36-metre-wide viewing panel.

Whale Fall and Sea Mount. A “whale fall” is when a whale’s body sinks to the seafloor, creating an entire ecosystem. The experience is enhanced with projections of deepwater mountains and volcanoes.

Rooted in education, the experience is designed to deepen understanding through multisensory storytelling and immersive digital displays. From witnessing an astonishing life-sized recreation of a whale fall ecosystem in Whale Fall and Sea Mount to learning stories of successful marine protection initiatives in Hallway of Hope, every element is crafted to transform wonder into action, empowering visitors of all ages to protect and cherish the ocean that connects us.

Spirit of Exploration. Showcases the Jewel of Muscat, a ninth-century Arabian dhow replica, alongside the Pier Adventure suspended web experience.

The Jewel of Muscat, a replica of a ninth-century Arabian dhow from the former Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium, makes a return in Spirit of Exploration. Nearby, guests are invited to experience Pier Adventure, a suspended web that offers a fresh, elevated view of the ship and its surrounding areas. Those seeking a breather can step into Explorer’s Nook, a themed cafe that serves pastries, light bites and lifestyle keepsakes inspired by marine life.

Pier Adventure.

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

From Aquarium to Ocean Institute

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and holding membership in both World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and Southeast Asian Zoo and Aquarium Association, Singapore Oceanarium has forged meaningful partnerships with top academic institutions to push the boundaries of marine research. These include a five-year applied research collaboration with the

Conceptual rendering of the Research and Learning Centre. PHOTO CREDIT: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA.

National University of Singapore and a two-year research collaboration with the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University on climate resilience and marine conservation.

Adjacent to Singapore Oceanarium, the Research and Learning Centre (研究与学习中心) supports its mission to further education, marine research and conservation. Equipped with immersive learning labs, collaborative workspaces, seminar rooms and a rooftop event space, the centre enhances Singapore Oceanarium’s robust educational offerings and provides advanced facilities for scientists and researchers to conduct valuable research work and drive marine science outreach on-site.

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

“Singapore Oceanarium represents the next frontier for marine education and sustainability,” said Tan Hee Teck, Chief Executive Officer 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.”

Explorer’s Nook: A marine-themed café near the Spirit of Exploration zone, offering pastries, lifestyle keepsakes, and themed beverages

Lam Xue Ying, Vice President of the Singapore Oceanarium, added: “This transformation from S.E.A. Aquarium to a purpose-driven institute 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. 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.”

General Admissions:

• Ticket prices start from S$50 per adult, S$39 per child (ages 4 to 12 years old) and S$39 per senior citizen (ages 60 and above).
• For Singapore residents, ticket prices start from $42 per adult, S$35 per child and S$35 per senior citizen.

You can get tickets via Klook, Fever, Pelago and KKday.

Opening on 23 July 2025, Singapore Oceanarium invites all to explore immersive marine worlds, connect knowledge to real-world action, and be inspired to protect our oceans.

To celebrate the launch, Singapore Oceanarium will present a season of opening celebrations featuring a curated series of showcases and a variety of activities by distinguished local talents – encompassing hands-on workshops, installations, presentations and more, designed for visitors of all ages to discover their role in ocean stewardship. Beyond these special celebrations, the oceanarium has also unveiled an expanded suite of purpose-driven public programmes that can be added to the oceanarium’s day experience.

For the full list of complimentary Opening Celebrations programmes, please visit here. A same-day admission ticket to Singapore Oceanarium is required. Sign-ups will only be available onsite, and participation is subject to capacity limits on a first-come, first-served basis.

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