Singapore Oceanarium: 22 Zones featuring Immersive Habitats, Multimedia Storytelling and Stunning Exhibits!

Get ready to explore a breathtaking underwater world at the new Singapore Oceanarium, with incredible marine life, engaging exhibits, and exciting family programmes.

Venue: Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
Dates: 10 am - 7 pm, daily
Admission: $50 per adult, $39 per child (ages 4 to 12 years old) and $39 per senior citizen (ages 60 and above), with discounts for Singapore residents (check tickets on Klook)

A spectacular new world awaits families at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) at the Singapore Oceanarium. This highly anticipated new attraction in Singapore promises a transformative, world-class marine experience, blending captivating storytelling, cutting-edge marine science, and meaningful engagement to ignite a love and understanding for our precious oceans in visitors of all ages.

Unveiling the Depths: What to Expect at Singapore Oceanarium

The Singapore Oceanarium is more than just an aquarium; it's a journey into the heart of the marine world. Designed to inspire knowledge and action for ocean stewardship, the oceanarium boasts an expansive suite of purpose-driven public programmes and an impressive array of 22 immersive zones to explore.

From the ethereal Ocean Wonders where thousands of Moon Jellies mesmerise in one of the world's largest Kreisel habitats, to Ancient Waters which transports you back in time to an era of formidable prehistoric marine creatures, every zone offers a unique perspective. Imagine coming face-to-face with life-sized animatronics of the Dunkleosteus and Xiphactinus!

Discover the delicate balance of Singapore's Coast, showcasing resilient local marine life in mangrove shores, and delve into the fascinating phenomenon of a Whale Fall and Seamount where a fallen giant creates a thriving deep-sea ecosystem. The Drop of Water zone transforms the microscopic world of plankton into a magnificent display, revealing their essential role.

Embark on the Spirit of Exploration, where the remarkable reconstruction of a 9th-century Omani dhow, the Jewel of Muscat, takes centre stage, and brave the Pier Adventure's suspended web for a thrilling new perspective. Witness the incredible journeys of marine creatures in Migrators, from vertical movements of bioluminescent fish to the vast travels of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins.

For a truly immersive experience, explore Benthos, where elusive Green Morays and formidable Tasmanian Giant Crabs thrive near the shallow seabed. Life in the Deep unveils the mysterious world of the abyss, showcasing creatures adapted to extreme pressures, complete with stunning lighting effects and augmented reality features via the Singapore Oceanarium mobile app.

The evolutionary leap from water to land is brought to life in Conquering Land, featuring live habitats of Axolotls and Japanese Giant Salamanders, alongside digital representations of extinct species. Prepare for an extraordinary encounter at Shark Seas, where majestic Sand Tiger Sharks and Scalloped Hammerheads glide through a breathtaking tunnel.

Coral Gardens celebrates the stunning diversity of hard and soft corals, highlighting crucial restoration efforts and offering a glimpse into the secretive world of Moray Eels. In Reef Animals and Kelp Forest, marvel at the vibrant life of the reef and even peek into the Aquarist Lab to see breeding programmes in action.

The Open Ocean habitat offers an immense window into the deep, where Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, and Zebra Sharks glide gracefully, creating the breathtaking illusion of being submerged. Understand the ocean's powerful currents in Open Ocean Currents, observing schools of fish move in synchronised beauty and reflecting on human impact with the 'Garbage Patch' art installation.

Finally, explore the ingenuity of human-made structures in Artificial Habitat, where shipwrecks become thriving ecosystems, and delve into the last great frontier in Deep Ocean Exploration, featuring a life-sized replica of a deep-sea submersible.

End your experience at the Singapore Oceanarium Shop where you get a gift to bring home and to remember your visit. 

Exciting Programmes for Deeper Engagement

Beyond the general admission, the Singapore Oceanarium offers a comprehensive suite of signature programmes designed to deepen engagement with marine science and conservation:

• Singapore Oceanarium Insider Experience: For a truly exclusive adventure, this expert-guided, behind-the-scenes journey (Adult: S$288 non-peak / S$318 peak; Child/Senior: S$228 non-peak / S$258 peak, includes admission) offers insights into habitat maintenance and marine animal care.
• Animal Spotlight: Sea Jellies (S$28, excludes admission): Go behind-the-scenes at the Aquarist Lab to observe sea jelly husbandry, breeding efforts, and even a live feeding session.
• Animal Spotlight: Corals (S$28, excludes admission): Discover the critical role of corals and witness coral propagation efforts firsthand in exclusive support areas.
• Ocean in Focus: Into the Abyss (S$88, excludes admission): An in-depth guided tour into the world of deep-dwelling animals, offering private access to specialised care areas.
• Fossilist Workshop (S$88, excludes admission): A hands-on excavation activity at the Research and Learning Centre where participants can unearth and keep their own fossil.

PADI 5-Star Dive Resort Accreditation & New "PADI Discover Snorkelling" Experience

Singapore Oceanarium has officially enhanced its dive centre, earning accreditation as a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Dive Resort and offers the PADI Discover Snorkelling—Singapore’s only in-oceanarium snorkelling experience.

Designed for beginners, families, and young ocean enthusiasts aged 10 and above, this 90-minute surface experience offers clear views of marine life in the iconic Open Ocean Habitat without requiring any prior swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving experience.

• No Swimming or Diving Skills Required: Designed as a safe, accessible entry-level activity, participants learn basic surface snorkelling techniques under the guidance of certified PADI dive professionals before entering the water.

• Up-Close Marine Life Encounters: Snorkel along the surface of the Open Ocean Habitat for a bird's-eye view of thousands of marine animals, including manta rays, sharks, and schooling fish.

• Conservation & Educational Elements: The programme incorporates foundational marine ecology lessons, teaching children and parents about ocean conservation and marine habitats.

• Included Oceanarium Admission: Every PADI Discover Snorkelling ticket ($109 per person) includes a full-day admission ticket to Singapore Oceanarium, allowing families to explore the rest of the exhibits before or after their session.

Other Dive & Marine Programmes at Singapore Oceanarium

• For Certified Divers: Open Ocean Dive and Shark Dive offer guided, in-water encounters inside the Open Ocean and Shark Seas habitats. Certified divers can also join the PADI AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty Course or refresh their skills with PADI ReActivate.

• For Scuba Beginners: PADI Discover Scuba Diving provides a small-group trial introduction to scuba diving, while the PADI Open Water Diver Course offers complete, internationally recognised diver certification.

Venue and Opening Hours 

The Singapore Oceanarium is located at Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269. It is open daily from 10 am to 7 pm. 

Ticketing 

Tickets are available for purchase now at www.singaporeoceanarium.com. 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), with discounts for Singapore residents. Also check pricing on Klook. 

• Adult (ages 13 – 59 years old)

  • Singapore Resident: S$49 (Peak*), S$42 (Non-Peak)
  • Non-Resident: S$55 (Peak*), S$50 (Non-Peak)

• Child (ages 4 – 12 years old)

  • Singapore Resident: S$39 (Peak*), S$35 (Non-Peak)
  • Non-Resident: S$43 (Peak*), S$39 (Non-Peak)

• Senior (ages 60 and above)

  • Singapore Resident: S$39 (Peak*), S$35 (Non-Peak)
  • Non-Resident: S$43 (Peak*), S$39 (Non-Peak)

Peak refers to Saturday, Sunday, Singapore Public Holidays, and the full months of June and December.