The Singapore Oceanarium Has Levelled Up With 22 Zones — Here Are The Best Bits For Kids

The countdown is on — the Singapore Oceanarium officially opens July 24, and we got a sneak peek! Following a three-month revamp, it’s now THREE TIMES BIGGER than the former SEA Aquarium, packed with a jaw-dropping 22 marine zones and fun for the whole fam. Explore themes spanning the past, present, and future — from familiar favorites like the Open Ocean habitat to brand-new surprises. Here’s what you can look forward to:

1. Meet prehistoric creatures at Ancient Waters

If your kids are obsessed with dinos, they’ll be running wild at Ancient Waters. Here, your little explorers will come face-to-face with awesome prehistoric sea creatures. With life-sized animatronics bringing these giants to life, there’s plenty to thrill the kids — and tons of photo and video ops.

Don’t forget to download the Singapore Oceanarium app launching July 23! Its cool AR feature lets you see these long-extinct creatures swimming right alongside you. There are also interactive displays where you can uncover more ancient marine organisms.

Meanwhile, the live habitats showcase today’s remnants of this prehistoric world – the Australian Lungfish, Arapaima, Horseshoe Crab, and Epaulette Shark.

2. Be mesmerised by sea jellies at Ocean Wonders

Jellyfish get their own spotlight at Ocean Wonders. The star of the show is undoubtedly the giant 6.8m-wide Kreisel tank — one of the world’s largest — housing thousands of ethereal moon jellies. This is set to be hands-down one of the hottest photo spots at the Singapore Oceanarium.

There are also other habitats showcasing various other captivating species, including the Atlantic Sea Nettles, the adorable Fried Egg Sea Jellies (they really do look just like their name), and more.

3. Have bouncy good fun at Spirit of Exploration

Explore and have bouncy fun at Pier’s Adventure. This netted play zone offers an elevated perspective (and a closer look) of the Jewel of Muscat, a replica of a ninth-century Arabian dhow. While the little ones are busy burning off energy, parents can sneak in a well-earned breather at the nearby Explorer’s Nook cafe.

Each session is limited to 20 minutes, with a minimum height requirement of 110cm. Kids under seven years old have to be supervised by an adult over 21 years old. Don’t forget to wear covered flat shoes!

4. Walk through a whale skeleton at Whale Fall And Sea Mount

What happens at the end of a whale’s life? You’ll find out at the Whale Fall (a whale’s final resting place) and Sea Mount zone, where a life-sized whale fall skeleton sits. Walk through this fascinating exhibit and discover the incredible decomposition process — and meet the deep-sea creatures that rely on it — brought to life through an immersive projection show.

That’s not all — through live deep-sea habitats, you’ll also be introduced to unique animals like the Japanese Isopod, Deepsea Akaza Prawn, and Australian Ghostshark, thriving in this extreme environment.

5. Create fun art-quatic fish at Bethos

The massive cylindrical tank at the Benthos zone is a familiar sight, but right next to it, kids can also let their creative juices flow at the Art-quarium. Think of it as a digital colouring book where you design and name your very own fish — then watch it swim to life on the screen! As a grown-up kid, I had fun with this one.

6. The Singapore’s Coast zone

Get ready to explore Singapore’s shores — without getting your feet wet. The Singapore’s Coast zone offers a fun twist on the classic intertidal walk. Peek into tanks filled with fascinating local marine life, like adorable spotted seahorses, spiky pencil urchins, and bumblebee snails.

And here’s the fun part: after a quick hand wash, you can get a manicure from skunk cleaner shrimps — dip your fingers into a tank of these critters and they’ll nibble away your dead skin cells.

7. Also look out for the albino axolotl

You might be acquainted with the axolotl. With its soft pink skin, frilly gills, and that smiley face, this little cutie has won hearts all over the world, especially after appearing in the video game Minecraft back in 2021. Since then, it has become somewhat of a pop culture phenomenon (and inspired more than a few plush toy collections).

And it’s not alone — sharing the spotlight is a fellow brown-grey axolotl — less famous, but just as fascinating. Trust us, the kids (and the grown-ups, too) are going to fall in love.

What to eat at the Singapore Oceanarium

When hunger pangs hit mid-adventure, there are plenty of tasty stops to keep those rumbling tummies happy. If you’re looking to rest your feet, make a pit-stop at Explorer’s Nook (right next to the netted playzone at Pier Adventure), a spacious cafe doling out adorable marine-themed pastries and locally-inspired bites like Laksa Quiche ($8 per slice) and Butter Chicken Pizza ($8 per slice).

Otherwise, there are grab-and-go options, such as Ocean Bites (located at the Open Ocean) and Tide Deli, where you can enjoy frosty gelatos.

Admission

When: From July 24, 2025
Where: 24 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098137
How much:
- Tickets start from $50 per adult, $42 per child (aged three to 12 years old), and $42 per senior citizen (aged 60 and above).
- For Singapore residents, ticket prices start from $42 per adult, $35 per child, and $35 per senior citizen.

Visit Singapore Oceanarium’s website for more information and for tickets.