Singapore's mega-aquarium readies to reopen 3 times larger
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.
A visitors takes pictures through a viewing panel at the old SEA aquarium on Sentosa Island. Photo: AFP
In the 'Ancient Waters' section, visitors can marvel at life-size prehistoric animals and living fossils that trace evolution over time.
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