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South China Morning Post
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
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.
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Three times bigger: Singapore Oceanarium on Sentosa to open July 23 (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, May 26 — SEA Aquarium will reopen as the Singapore Oceanarium on July 23 after a three-month revamp. The new attraction in the Resorts World Sentosa is three times larger, featuring 22 immersive zones, Singapore media reported today. Among them are Ocean Wonders, home to thousands of moon jellies, and Singapore's Coast, which showcases local marine life. Ancient Waters and Conquering Land display prehistoric creatures and living fossils while the Spirit of Exploration features the Jewel of Muscat, a replica of a ninth-century Arabian ship. A research centre next to the Oceanarium will support marine education and conservation. This includes collaborations on marine science and climate resilience with the National University of Singapore and the Nanyang Technological University. Ticketing details have yet to be announced.
CNA
26-05-2025
- CNA
Singapore Oceanarium, formerly known as SEA Aquarium, to open on Jul 23
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Oceanarium - previously known as SEA Aquarium - will open to the public on Jul 23 after a three-month facelift. The new attraction in Sentosa is three times larger, with 22 zones that promise an immersive experience for visitors. "More than just a new name, 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 (RWS) in a media release on Monday (May 26). The thematic zones include Ocean Wonders, home to one of the world's largest kreisel habitats, housing thousands of moon jellies, as well as Singapore's Coast, which features mangrove-inspired landscapes and interactive habitats that spotlight native biodiversity. In Ancient Waters and Conquering Land, visitors will be able to see life-sized prehistoric animals and living fossils that trace the story of evolution. The Spirit of Exploration exhibit houses Jewel of Muscat, a replica of a ninth-century Arabian dhow. Next to the Singapore Oceanarium is a research and learning centre that aims to further education, marine research and conservation, in partnership with academic institutions. These include a five-year applied research collaboration with the National University of Singapore and a two-year research collaboration with the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University on climate resilience and marine conservation, said RWS. "Singapore Oceanarium represents the next frontier for marine education and sustainability," said CEO of RWS Tan Hee Teck. "We have created not just a destination, but a catalyst for change, a place where curiosity transforms into knowledge, and knowledge into real action." Vice President of the Singapore Oceanarium Lam Xue Ying said the transformation from SEA Aquarium to a "purpose-driven institute" has been years in the making. "We are dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards by taking ocean education and interactive storytelling to the next level, through naturalistic habitats and immersive technology," she added.
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Straits Times
Singapore Oceanarium to open in Sentosa on July 23
The Singapore Oceanarium will be three times larger than its predecessor, and will feature 22 immersive zones. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA Singapore Oceanarium to open in Sentosa on July 23 SINGAPORE – The new Singapore Oceanarium – previously known as S.E.A. Aquarium – is set to welcome visitors in Sentosa from July 23, after about three months of renovation works. The facility will be three times larger than its predecessor and will feature 22 immersive zones, Resorts World Sentosa announced on May 26. Visitors will get to see various spaces of the ocean – from shallow water s to deep sea – and explore the ocean in different time periods, from prehistoric time to the present day. One of the exhibits is Ocean Wonders, home to one of the world's largest kreisel habitats a nd thousands of moon jellies. A kreisel tank is a specialised tank used to house delicate marine creatures such as jellyfish. The Ocean Wonders exhibit feature thousands of moon jellies. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA Another exhibit, Singapore's Coast, features mangrove-inspired landscapes and interactive habitants that highlight native biodiversity. In the oceanarium's Open Ocean zone, visitors can get up close and personal with reef manta rays and zebra sharks, which swim among thousands of other marine animals behind a 36m-wide viewing panel. Adjacent to the oceanarium will be a research and learning centre, equipped with immersive learning labs, collaborative workspaces, seminar rooms and a rooftop event space. The centre 'enhances Singapore Oceanarium's educational offerings and provides advanced facilities for scientists and researchers to conduct valuable research work and drive marine science outreach on-site', Resorts World Sentosa said. 'Singapore Oceanarium represents the next frontier for marine education and sustainability,' said Mr 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.' S.E.A. Aquarium closed for renovation on April 30, after 12 years of operations. Singapore Oceanarium's vice-president Lam Xue Ying added that the transformation of the facility has been 'years in the making'. 'We are dedicated to inspiring a new generation of ocean stewards by taking ocean education and interactive storytelling to the next level, through naturalistic habitats and immersive technology,' said Ms Lam. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
RWS rolls out Lady Gaga-themed pool parties at Adventure Cove Waterpark, drinks and desserts
(Clockwise from left) Events include a Lady Gaga-themed performance, drinks like the Sour Fame Mocktail and Red Carpet Refresher, and desserts like the Raspberry Riot Delight. PHOTOS: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA SINGAPORE - Lady Gaga fans looking to beat the heat, head down to Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) for some water-based fun. Adventure Cove Waterpark at the integrated resort has been temporarily turned into a Gaga-themed wonderland, just in time for the American pop star's shows at the National Stadium on May 18, 19, 21 and 24, her only stops in Asia. Running till May 25, Monster Splash - a reference to her fanbase name Little Monsters, her nickname Mother Monster and her 2009 album The Fame Monster - features a pool party, games, food and drinks as well as decor inspired by the 39-year-old performer, all for the price of a standard one-day ticket ($35 for adults and $28 for children residing in Singapore). There will be DJs playing Lady Gaga hits at the pool party and a dance performance, Aqua-Cadabra, at the water park's BluWater Bay. The Lady Gaga-themed events at Adventure Cove Waterpark includes parties, dance performances, decor and food and drink inspired by the US pop star. PHOTO: ADVENTURE COVE WATERPARK/FACEBOOK Guests can also order themed food and drinks, like the chocolate treat Glamour Glam Cake Pops ($13) as well as the Sour Fame Mocktail and Red Carpet Refresher ($10 each). Resorts World Sentosa's Lady Gaga-inspired Monster Experiences include food and beverage offerings such as Glamour Glam Cake Pops at Adventure Cove Waterpark. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA Monster Splash is part of Monster Experiences, an RWS-wide Lady Gaga-themed celebration of her return to Singapore after 13 years. From May 17 to 24, look out for Mother Monster-inspired desserts like the Raspberry Riot Delight ($24), a fruit tartlet with a raspberry-painted hand, which will be available at RWS restaurants like Ocean Restaurant, Osia Steak and Seafood Grill, Kamon and Syun. Resorts World Sentosa's Lady Gaga-inspired Monster Experiences include food and beverage offerings such as Raspberry Riot Delight at signature restaurants Ocean Restaurant, Osia Steak and Seafood Grill, KAMÓN, and Syun. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA In addition, the menu at Hotel Ora Pastry Lounge from May 17 to 25 will include the hat-shaped Crimson Gateau ($12) and the caramel cream-filled Duo Croissant ($7). Resorts World Sentosa's Lady Gaga-inspired Monster Experiences include food and beverage offerings such as Crimson Gateau at Hotel Ora Pastry Lounge. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA RWS is also offering Monster Stay room packages at its hotels that come with perks such as free transport to and from the National Stadium on concert days. Hotel guests can find out more about these packages upon checking in. For more information, visit Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
