The new destination invites Filipino visitors to experience a transformative, world-class experience where storytelling, marine science, and meaningful engagement come together.
Tickets sales for the all-new Singapore Oceanarium have now launched, welcoming travelers across the globe—including Filipino tourists—to the unique destination at Resorts World Sentosa starting July 24, 2025 (after an official closed-door opening ceremony on July 23). This marks the public’s first opportunity to experience the multi-faceted destination, which aims to spark knowledge, love, and action for our oceans.
To celebrate the launch, Singapore Oceanarium will present a season of opening celebrations featuring a curated series of showcases and a variety of activities by distinguished Singapore talents. These programs comprise hands-on workshops, installations, presentations, and more, designed for visitors of all ages to discover their role in ocean stewardship.
Beyond these special celebrations, the oceanarium has also unveiled an expanded suite of purpose-driven public programs that visitors can add to their day experience.
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Where Opening Celebrations Tell Stories Of Discovery
A highlight of the Singapore Oceanarium opening is Research & Learning Week, taking place from July 25 to 27, 2025 within the oceanarium’s dedicated Research and Learning Centre. Designed for individuals interested in ocean stewardship, the programs features a range of expert-led talks, hands-on workshops, and curated installations—delivered by both institutional partners and in-house specialists—that showcase ongoing research and advance ocean literacy.
Among the featured showcases is the Living Oceans Exhibition, an insightful look at the diversity and beauty of our blue planet. Presented in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC), it features curated specimens from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and research posters from the RWS-NUS Living Laboratory partnership. Together, they underscore the rich biodiversity of marine ecosystems and highlight the importance of protecting our shared ocean heritage.
The oceanarium also presents Ties That Bind, a compelling photo gallery by internationally-acclaimed Singaporean photographers Toh Xing Jie and Michael Aw. Situated within the Spirit of Exploration zone, the installation highlights the intricate relationships that sustain ocean life, offering an emotionally-compelling visual narrative of interdependence, resilience, and hope. The showcase also has a dedicated section that features marine animals native to Singapore waters, emphasizing the rich biodiversity of the area’s local marine environment.
Programs To Educate And Inspire
Adding to the excitement, Singapore Oceanarium introduces a suite of signature programs designed to deepen engagement with marine science. The Singapore Oceanarium Insider Experience offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into the heart of the oceanarium’s operations. Designed to deepen appreciation for marine care and conservation, this expert-guided experience reveals how the oceanarium maintains its immersive habitats and supports the wellbeing of its animals, offering meaningful insights into the wonders of marine life.
Meanwhile, the Fossilist Workshop, conducted at the Research and Learning Centre, offers participants an eye-opening exploration of fossil formation and its scientific significance. Designed for adults and families, the program includes hands-on excavation activities where participants can unearth and retain their prehistoric discoveries.
The educational journey continues with a curated series of spotlight programs, with a focus on the following types of marine life:
Animal Spotlight: Sea Jellies
Encounter ancient drifters whose pulsating grace has remained unchanged for over 500 million years. The experience includes a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarist Lab, where guests can observe sea jelly husbandry and breeding efforts, as well as witness a live feeding session and aquarists in action.
Animal Spotlight: Corals
This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour turns attention to the living architects of the reef, revealing their critical role in sustaining marine biodiversity and the efforts underway to protect them. Visitors can also observe aquarists in action and learn about their coral propagation efforts firsthand.
Ocean in Focus: Into the Abyss
This in-depth guided tour offers a closer look into how deep-dwelling animals have not just adapted and survived, but also thrived in the harshest of conditions. This tour offers private access to support areas where specialized care is provided for these elusive yet intriguing animals.
Empowering Through Technology And Storytelling
Launching on July 23, 2025, the Singapore Oceanarium mobile app unlocks an entirely new level of interactivity for guests. With augmented and virtual reality features, users can dive deeper into the marine experience, purchase tickets, participate in volunteer activities, and access exclusive content to enrich their visit.
Guests with valid admission tickets can enjoy priority lane access to enter the oceanarium and unlock free access to Pier Adventure (worth S$10, valid until August 31, 2025), simply by downloading the app and creating an account. Pier Adventure is a suspended web that offers a fresh, elevated view of the Jewel of Muscat: a replica of a ninth-century Arabian dhow from the former Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium, and its surrounding areas.
The experience welcomes everyone to become co-stewards of the ocean through interactive pledges and story-driven zones that show how small actions can make a big impact. Guests can submit personal commitments via their device and see them displayed in real time on a dynamic digital pledge board, which serves as a living visual of collective action. Each pledge is also emailed as a personalised digital card, creating a lasting reminder of one’s commitment.
“Singapore Oceanarium represents years of dedicated work by our team—driven by passion, deep research, and a commitment to innovation,” shares Ms. Lee Shi Ruh, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa. “As we open our doors, we invite guests into a transformative space where science meets wonder, and every encounter sparks knowledge, love, and action for the ocean.”
Ms. Lam Xue Ying, Vice President of Singapore Oceanarium, adds: “At Singapore Oceanarium, we believe that inspiration stems from insight. Beyond our immersive habitats, guests can now uncover the unseen through behind-the-scenes programs that bring our conservation efforts to life. From walking alongside our aquarists and witnessing marine animal care in action, to engaging with marine scientists through hands-on workshops, every experience offers a deeper understanding of our oceans and the role we can play in protecting them.”
Tickets to Singapore Oceanarium are now available for purchase at www.singaporeoceanarium.com. Guests are encouraged to book early for the opening celebrations and to explore the exciting lineup of installations, workshops, and conservation talks scheduled throughout the launch period.
Photos courtesy of Singapore Oceanarium, Resorts World Sentosa.
