The Singapore Oceanarium, formerly known as the S.E.A. Aquarium, will reopen to the public on July 23rd following a three-month renovation that has transformed it into a significantly larger marine attraction at Resorts World Sentosa.
Now three times the size of its predecessor, the upgraded facility features 22 themed zones designed to provide visitors with an immersive ocean experience, spanning various marine environments and time periods—from the prehistoric era to the present day.
‘More than just a new name, the Singapore Oceanarium represents a bold transformation into a world-class ocean institute that inspires deeper knowledge, love, and action for our oceans,’ Resorts World Sentosa announced in a media release on Monday, May 26th.
The attraction includes several major exhibits, such as Ocean Wonders, which houses one of the world’s largest kreisel habitats containing thousands of moon jellies. Kreisel tanks are specially designed to accommodate delicate marine species like jellyfish.
The Singapore’s Coast exhibit features mangrove-inspired landscapes and interactive habitats that highlight native biodiversity, while the Open Ocean zone allows visitors to observe reef manta rays and zebra sharks swimming among thousands of other marine creatures behind a 36-meter-wide viewing panel.
Additional zones include Ancient Waters and Conquering Land, where visitors can encounter life-sized prehistoric animals and living fossils that trace evolutionary history. The Spirit of Exploration exhibit features the Jewel of Muscat, a replica of a ninth-century Arabian dhow.
Complementing the oceanarium is an adjacent research and learning center focused on marine education, research, and conservation, developed in partnership with academic institutions. “Singapore Oceanarium represents the next frontier for marine education and sustainability,” said Tan Hee Teck, CEO 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.”
The transformation of the S.E.A. Aquarium into the Singapore Oceanarium is part of Sentosa’s broader “RWS 2.0” master plan. The $5 billion investment aims to elevate Resorts World Sentosa into a world-class tourism destination, with the Singapore Oceanarium positioned as a flagship attraction.
This comprehensive upgrade, along with other RWS 2.0 initiatives such as Minion Land at Universal Studios Singapore and new hotel developments, reflects a strategic effort to boost Sentosa’s appeal and reinforce its status on the global tourism map.
