The Singapore Oceanarium (previously known as S.E.A. Aquarium) at Resorts World Sentosa opened to the public on 24 July 2025. Three times larger than its predecessor, it consists of 22 zones with immersive habitats housing over 40,000 marine animals.
Explore 22 Zones at the New Singapore Oceanarium
Embark on a cohesive journey through 22 zones that tell an enthralling tale of life under the sea, woven together with a clear message of the importance of marine conservation. Look out for the digital screens marking the start of each zone, containing brief information on each zone and seamlessly guiding you on your journey through the Singapore Oceanarium.
The different zones at the Singapore Oceanarium broadly follows a downward trajectory, starting from the surface and prehistory before plunging to the depths of the oceans and eventually the ocean floor.
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Here is a look at what you can expect at the different zones as you journey through the Singapore Oceanarium.
Drop of Water
Your journey through the Singapore Oceanarium begins here, exploring the life of plankton, the fundamental building block of entire marine ecosystems. Gaze up at the awe-inspiring domed ceiling, where a mesmerising projection magnifies the microscopic plankton to become visible to the naked eye.
Ocean Wonders
Sea jellies take centrestage at Ocean Wonders – and they are truly a wonder to behold. These fascinating creatures are meticulously bred and nurtured in-house, ensuring their health and well-being.
At the heart of this zone lies one of the world’s largest Kreisel tanks, home to thousands of Moon Jellies.
Watching the sea jellies pulse and free-float was a truly mesmerising experience, made all the more captivating by immersive lighting and ethereal soundscapes, and I felt like I could literally spend hours watching them – but don’t, for there is still much ahead to explore!
Beyond this, cylindrical habitats offer a 360-degree view of other species, including Atlantic Sea Nettles, Fried Egg Sea Jellies and more.
Ancient Waters
Dinosaur lovers will be thrilled with this zone, where life-sized animatronics and towering replicas bring long-extinct giants such as Dunkleosteus and Xiphactinus back to life, immersing visitors in a pre-historic marine world.
Come up close to fossil displays, interactive discovery points and digital experiences revealing the intricate details of ancient marine organisms. Live habitats house the modern-day remnants of this prehistoric world such as the Australian Lungfish, Arapaima, Horseshoe Crab and Epaulette Shark.
Conquering Land
Sea meets land in this zone where amphibians and reptiles are on display. Live habitats showcase the adorable Axolotols (one for the Minecraft fans!), Japanese Giant Salamanders and Poison Dart Frogs, while extinct species such as the Eryops and Diplocaulus reappear through digital representations above the tanks using the Pepper’s Ghost effect.
Spirit of Exploration
At the heart of the Spirit of Exploration zone lies the Jewel of Muscat, a remarkable reconstruction of a 9th-century Omani dhow, a vessel that once navigated the vast Indian Ocean.
Want to get up close to this magnificent vessel?
Be sure to check out Pier Adventure, a suspended web that allows visitors a daring new perspective beyond solid ground.
Balance and bounce your way across the web the runs alongside the ship. Note that participants must be at least 4 years old and 110 cm tall, and those under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Pier Adventure is open from 11 am to 6.30 pm and has a minimum height requirement of 110 cm and a minimum age of 4 years old. It is priced at $10 for adults (13 to 59 years old) and $8 for a child (4 to 12 years old).
However, as part of Singapore Oceanarium’s opening promotions, you can enjoy complimentary entry by downloading the Singapore Oceanarium app.
Just beside the Pier Adventure entry point is Explorer’s Nook, the cafeteria at Singapore Oceanarium. It serves food such as sandwiches and other light bites and pastries with an ocean-inspired theme. There is a decently sized seating area here too.
Singapore’s Coast
The journey continues as you make your way down a level (via escalator, lift or stairs). Step into Singapore’s Coast and be transported to its mangrove shores filled with resilient marine life.
Encounter local species like the Archerfish and Barred Mudskipper in live habitats, and watch other coastal animals come to life through projection mapping, scuttling across rockwork in a mesmerising display of movement and light. It definitely looks so lifelike that my toddler got scared by the “crabs”!
The highlight of this area is the touch pools where you can have a high-touch experience with marine animals.
Get up close and personal with Singapore’s biodiversity, where you’ll be able to experience for yourself how a Knobbly Sea Star or a Spotted Seahorse feels like. Fancy a shrimp spa?
Dip your hands in a pool of shrimp, and enjoy the unique tingly sensation of tiny shrimp giving you an exfoliating treatment.
Shark Seas
Shark Seas offers an extraordinary encounter with these apex predators. Bathed in immersive lighting effects, the space mirrors the dynamic world of the ocean’s sunlit zone.
Step into the Shark Tunnel, where sharks glide overhead and all 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 as they navigate their habitat.
Visitors can also download the Singapore Oceanarium app for an interactive AR experience that uncovers the complexities of shark reproduction, offering a closer look at how these species sustain their populations.
Coral Gardens
Step into the dazzlingly colourful Coral Gardens, where one of the world’s largest live coral reveals the stunning diversity of hard and soft corals alongside giant clams that play a major role in these delicate habitats. These habitats provide a rare glimpse into coral restoration efforts.
Kids will get a kick out of the Moray Eel crawl tunnel (mind your head!), where they can catch a glimpse of these elusive animals weaving their way through rock formations just inches away.
Reef Animals
Learn more about reef animals which rely on ingenious adaptations to survive and thrive in coral ecosystems. This zone showcases the astonishing diversity of marine creatures, from the delicate movements of the Weedy Seadragon to the watchful gaze of the Dog Face Puffer.
Kelp Forest
Step into the Kelp Forest, where towering fronds sway with the currents, and spot beloved sea creatures like Clownfish (kids will be thrilled to spot so many Nemos!) and Sea Anemone. For those seeking a fun hands-on challenge, an interactive screen invites visitors to test their knowledge by identifying species based on their unique traits.
Within this zone, you’ll also find the Aquarist Lab – a working lab where hatchlings like sea jellies from in-house breeding programs are nurtured, and plankton is cultured to support reef life. Visitors can glimpse the lab’s fascinating operations through large viewing windows.
Open Ocean
The ocean’s endless wonder unfolds in Open Ocean, where you will find the Oceanarium’s most expansive habitat and viewing panel – an immense 36 metre-wide window into the deep that stretches across the space.
A viewing gallery affords visitors a rare, uninterrupted glimpse into the ocean’s wonders, creating the breathtaking illusion of being submerged within the open sea teeming with an extraordinary diversity of marine life. Spot the majestic Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, and Zebra Sharks gliding through the water in a breathtaking display.
Open Ocean Currents
At Open Ocean Currents, learn more about how powerful currents shape life beneath the surface. Witness schools of fish shift and swirl, their synchronised movements brought to life through projection mapping, mirroring the ocean’s natural rhythms.
The Sargassum habitat showcases a drifting ecosystem rich with life, home to species like the Sargassum fish, Mysid shrimp, and Japanese Big Eye, each uniquely adapted to life on the move.
Vertical Migrators and Horizontal Migrators
The Vertical Migrators zone reveals species that move with the changing light, descending to the ocean’s depths in the day and rising to shallow water at night. Learn more about the Japanese Pineapplefish whose bioluminescent glow likely helps it communicate with others of its kind or camouflage.
Alongside them, the Horizontal Migrators habitat highlights ocean wanderers like the Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins which navigate vast distances with precision honed by generations, as well as the Hawksbill Sea Turtles which travel thousands of kilometres across the ocean in search of breeding grounds.
This is where you will be able to pick up some souvenirs from a small gift shop Tidal Trove or a bite from a food counter.
Benthos
Experience the diverse community of Benthic marine life that make their homes on the seafloor, and learn more about their unique adaptations that allow them to thrive.
Through a series of live habitats, witness firsthand how 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.
Don’t forget to check out the Art-quarium – an interactive touch table where kids will be sure to enjoy customising their very own digital fish, while learning how different adaptations help marine species to survive in their environment. Voila! Your unique creation is now swimming happily across a projected display on the wall. You can even receive a digital copy of your fish card, simply by entering your email address.
Artificial Habitats
Make your way down a walkthrough tunnel and a viewing panel where Zebra Sharks and Blotched Fantail Rays glide through the remnants of a sunken vessel at a tank that was previously known as the Shipwreck Gallery. This is an example of an artificial reef that provides a second chance for marine life to flourish.
Then explore replicas of artificial habitats developed with insights from researchers and conservationists, demonstrating how science and innovation come together to create sustainable ecosystems that support marine biodiversity.
Deep Ocean Exploration
The journey downwards continues and you can learn more about the history and progress of mankind’s efforts to uncover the secrets of the deep ocean – an extreme environment shrouded in darkness that has seen less human visitors than space.
Venture further into this zone to see a life-sized replica of a deep-sea submersible from Triton, a vessel designed to descend into the deep ocean.
Life in the Deep
This zone offers a rare glimpse into the mysterious world of the deep ocean, through a somewhat eerie display of preserved specimens of deep-sea species. Lighting effects create an immersive deep-sea atmosphere, with floor projections of bioluminescent plankton flickering like underwater stars.
Download the Singapore Oceanarium app to enjoy an Augmented Reality (AR) experience and learn more about these specimens.
Whale Fall and Sea Mount
Explore more hidden wonders of the mysterious deep, making your way through a massive whale fall skeleton – the final resting place of a whale – and observing hydrothermal vents that simulate towering sea mounts.
Kids won’t be able to resist climb around the impressive life-sized skeleton. An immersive projection show brings to life a rich ecosystem arising from the whale fall.
Here, you can also explore live deep-sea habitats of unique animals like the Japanese Isopod, Deepsea Akaza Prawn, and Australian Ghostshark.
Trenches
Venture now to a realm 10,000 metres below sea level, where you can experience the thrill of deep-sea exploration through a large-scale projection of real expeditions, bringing the rarely seen world of ocean trenches to life. Learn more about the Triton 36000/2 submersible, the world’s only submarine able to reach the deepest parts of the ocean.
Ocean’s Future
This zone brings to life a stark message and warning of what could happen to our world as a result of climate change. Step into an immersive illusion, where ice shelves collapse before your very eyes, and catch a jarring glimpse of a habitat destroyed by rising sea levels.
There is also a projection area that kids can step into.
Hallway of Hope
As your journey draws to a close, Hallway of Hope reveals the impact we can make when we come together to protect our oceans.
Here, you can read stories of successful marine protection initiatives, while projections and digital interactives allow visitors to learn more about coral propagation, coastal preservation, and sustainable seafood choices. Scan a QR code to make your very own pledge to do your part in protecting our oceans.
Immersive Programmes at Singapore Oceanarium
Singapore Oceanarium offers a range of immersive experiences for visitors to take their learning to the next level. Choose from a selection of programmes such as in-depth guided tours spotlighting sea jellies or corals, workshops and more. Budding palentologists would love the Junior Ocean Fossilist Workshop, an engaging and hands-on experience curated specifically for children aged 7 to 12 years old.
Shopping for Souvenirs
Your trip will not be complete without a visit to the Singapore Oceanarium Store located at the exit. This marine-inspired retail space offers curated merchandise including apparel, educational toys, and books, and collaborations with local artists and brands to support conscious consumption.
Feeding Frenzy: F&B
There are three F&B outlets available to fuel you up as you journey through the exhibits. These F&B options rotate seasonal menus with sustainable ingredients and marine conservation messages integrated into the dining experience.
Explorer’s Nook is a marine-themed cafe located at the Spirit of Exploration zone.
It offers light meals such as pizza, sandwiches and pastries, as well as themed beverages and souvenirs. Kids will adore the cute ocean-themed cupcakes, cookies and other sweet treats on offer.
For some quick grab-and-go snacks inspired by ocean themes, visit Ocean Bites conveniently located by the Open Ocean zone, where you will be able to enjoy your snacks amidst awe-inspiring views.
Tide Deli is located near the Migrators zone, and you can find a selection of light bites and refreshing drinks. Cool down with a scoop of gelato – there are even ocean-themed flavours such as Seaweed and White Sesame.
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Visit the Singapore Oceanarium
Opening hours: 10 am to 7 pm daily
Ticket prices: starting from $42 (adult) and $35 (child/senior citizen)
Nearest carpark: B1 East Zone of the Resorts World Sentosa carpark
Find out more from Singapore Oceanarium’s website.
