from 13 March to 12 April 2026, Ocean Kids Festival at Singapore Oceanarium blends marine discovery with engaging moments designed for shared family time with additional activities for young marine lovers.
Ocean Kids Festival at Singapore Oceanarium
Ocean Kids Festival is anchored in Singapore Oceanarium’s commitment to marine education and conservation. It brings learning to life through real-world encounters and hands-on experiences, encouraging families to discover new reasons to care for the ocean.
Alongside exploring marine habitats and uncovering ocean facts, visitors can level up their day with Little Ocean Experts sign-up sessions, Animal Spotlight programmes, craft workshops, music, and storytelling. On selected days, the Research and Learning Centre comes alive with stories and crafts — celebrating little ones and big imaginations.
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Little Ocean Expert Series
The Little Ocean Expert Series is a 45-minute meet-the-expert experience designed for children aged 7 to 12. It is priced at $15 per session and includes a free Axolotl Mini Plush Keychain (retail value of $15).
The Little Ocean Expert Series offers young learners an opportunity to meet the people behind marine animal care, conservation, and research.
In each session, children will meet one of Singapore Oceanarium’s specialists, such as a Diver, Marine Veterinarian, Marine Conservationist, Marine Researcher, Animal Care Specialist or Habitat Presenter.
Children will learn key aspects of their respective roles and get a guided introduction to selected tools used in day-to-day work.
The experience concludes with a dress-up and photo moment, where children can don kid-sized Singapore Oceanarium uniforms, lab coats, or dive suits.
Pre-registration is required, and each session is capped at 20 child participants to maintain quality engagement. Each child must be accompanied by an adult guardian, who may sit in the session at no additional charge.
Badge-Making Activity by Pentel Singapore
Enjoy hands-on fun from 14 to 22 March 2026. This activity invites children to create a marine-themed badge to take home.
Participants choose an ocean animal, use colourful Pentel materials to add colour and detail, then press their design into a polished keepsake.
Music at the Open Ocean zone
On the evenings of 14, 21 and 28 March, the Singapore Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, led by youth conductor Luo Wei, brings classical music to the Open Ocean zone, adding a memorable performance moment to the programme.
Storytelling Sessions
Families can sign up for storytelling of Singapore Oceanarium’s published books — Barry’s Ocean Friends and Manja’s Adventure with Sharks, and The Adventures of Bini the Horseshoe Crab, presented in partnership with Republic Polytechnic.
Little readers can also pay a visit to the National Library Board’s Molly the Mobile Library from 16 to 19 March 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm.
Create Your Own Coral Reef
Children can shape air-dry clay corals and learn how reefs become vital habitats in a Create Your Own Coral Reef activity.
Other Offerings at Singapore Oceanarium’s Ocean Kids Festival
Visitors can explore an exclusive range of Axolotl-themed merchandise, including plush toys, keychains, apparel, jewellery, educational kits and collectibles, designed as keepsakes that extend marine appreciation beyond the visit.
In addition, across Singapore Oceanarium’s F&B outlets, families can enjoy kid-friendly themed offerings such as animal-shaped nuggets, gourmet pizzas, cotton candy, popcorn and gelato, alongside a mobile food cart at the event space serving festive treats throughout the festival.
Visitors also get three chances to win a plushie at one of the claw machines located at Oceanarium Store, with a minimum spend of $38 on retail products.
Families can also sign up additional programmes such as the Fossilist Workshop and Animal Spotlight: Seahorses, which will enhance the experience at the oceanarium.
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