What makes a visit to the S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore an unforgettable experience?

Singapore though tiny in stature is a multifaceted destination that keeps attracting all types of visitors to appreciate its architectural marvels, charming neighbourhoods and iconic attractions. Complementing these are the remarkable wildlife parks, exciting night safaris and the massive S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore for nature enthusiasts. Opened to the public in 2012, uncover the fascinating elements that make visiting this aquarium an epic experience.

Introduction

Situated on the Resorts World Complex of Sentosa Island, this multiple award-winning oceanarium was the largest in the world when it opened to the public in 2012. It remains on the top of the list as the third largest aquarium in the world at present offering a wide spectrum of marine life across an array of habitats.

It is unsurprising to note that a visit to this aquarium is a top favourite for families with kids, as not only the kids but even adults are fascinated by the colourful wonder of these marine creatures. As you plan your trip remember to look out for special family packages in Singapore offered by centrally located properties like Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore.

Diverse marine life

Boasting over 1000 species of marine animals in an awesome 45 million litres of water, the S.E.A. Aquarium (SEAA) showcases stunningly diverse habitats that onlookers can view. These offer the ideal conditions for species from different parts of the world, making it a truly immersive experience for lovers of underwater life. Sea creatures such as huge crabs, seahorses, hammerhead sharks and the largest collection of Manta Rays in the world can be seen here including a giant Oceania Manta Ray.

Different zones

SEAA offers 8 different zones that visitors can pick from. These zones enable visitors to spend more time in their preferred zones.

Shipwrecked – This is the first zone you encounter when entering SEAA. This magnificent exhibit showcases how shipwrecks provide housing for corals and reefs, you are likely to spot the beautiful predators that feed on invertebrates around them.

School of fish – Witness about 5000 different fish in this zone and have your knowledge of marine life tested here.

Ocean Diversity – Scores of diverse aqua creatures can be witnessed in this zone including bottlenose dolphins.

Open ocean habitat – Watch the antics of about 40,000 marine creatures of nearly 130 different species. Giant groupers weighing 400 kg are a regular sight here.

Quirky adaptations – Be awed by the quirkiest marine creatures you are likely to witness such as wolf eel, elephant fish, bump head parrotfish etc.

Underwater city – Awe-inspiring coral reefs so large that they look like large cities formed underwater. However, their presence is required to have the underwater ecosystems healthy and running. Brain coral is found in this zone which helps to transfer coral reefs to coral flats. The magnificent Blue Tang Fish can be witnessed here.

Apex predators of the sea – This zone has some of the deadliest aqua hunters including the scalloped hammerhead shark.

Aquatic Ecosystems – Discover the importance of land and water working together to keep aquatic ecosystems running.

Special Experiences

The aquarium facilitates encounters with their preferred underwater animals for interested visitors.

These offer unforgettable moments for visitors and are quite popular. Sea Trek is one such encounter that allows you to do a 20-minute walk underwater with an oxygen-filled helmet. This rather exciting encounter can be tried by anyone as no swimming or diving experience is required.

The Shark Encounter is one such example whereby adrenaline-pumping moments are created when you are surrounded by predatory sharks from a safe enclosure in the special Shark Seas habitat of the aquarium.

VIP Tours

For interested parties, the aquarium provides specially guided VIP Tours. From having a completely guided tour of the entire aquarium you get to discover interesting facts about this vast facility, fun facts about the multitude of animals and even more importantly interesting and quirky facts about interesting marine life.

Diving as you wish

For those underwater aficionados who want to learn diving, you are at the right place. Earn your SCUBA license at SEAA, as they offer different diving programmes to help beginners master skills to become a licensed SCUBA Diver.