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A major attraction is set to return to the glittering city state of Singapore in triple the size this summer: the Singapore Oceanarium, a mega-aquarium located on the offshore island of Sentosa.
Over the past three months, the former SEA Aquarium – already one of the largest in the world with more than 100,000 marine creatures – has been completely redesigned.
The new facility is now three times larger and offers immersive experiences across 22 different zones, according to the operator Resorts World Sentosa. The opening date for the new Oceanarium is July 23.
Among the themed zones are “Ocean Wonders”, featuring thousands of glowing blue moon jellyfish, and “Singapore’s Coast”, which showcases mangrove landscapes and interactive habitats celebrating local biodiversity.

In the “Ancient Waters” section, visitors can marvel at life-size prehistoric animals and living fossils that trace evolution over time.
Meanwhile, in the “Open Ocean” zone, reef mantas and zebra sharks glide among thousands of other marine animals behind an impressive 36-metre-long (118-foot) panoramic window. Details on opening hours and ticket prices are expected to be announced at a later date.
The aquarium says its goal is for visitors is an ecological one, in building an emotional connection to the marine world and becoming a “catalyst for change.”
The facility also includes a research and learning centre, developed in collaboration with academic institutions such as the National University of Singapore.
Sentosa Island, home to the Oceanarium, is considered Singapore’s premier leisure destination. Located just off the coast of the Southeast Asian city state, it offers numerous attractions, from theme parks like Universal Studios Singapore to museums and beautiful beaches. The island is accessible from Singapore via public transport.


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The former SEA Aquarium – already one of the largest in the world – has been completely redesigned to become the Singapore Oceanarium


The former SEA Aquarium – already one of the largest in the world – has been completely redesigned to become the Singapore Oceanarium.


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Singapore’s mega-aquarium readies to reopen 3 times larger

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The former SEA Aquarium – already one of the largest in the world – has been completely redesigned to become the Singapore Oceanarium

The former SEA Aquarium – already one of the largest in the world – has been completely redesigned to become the Singapore Oceanarium