Singapore Oceanarium will launch its Animal Spotlight: Manta Rays programme to coincide with World Manta Day on September 17, 2025. The programme will run from September 6 to 20, 2025, overlapping with the September school holidays. It will feature activities that highlight the ecological role of manta rays and the conservation issues they face.
The 45-minute English-guided programme runs three times daily and provides behind-the-scenes access to manta ray care and monitoring. Participants will learn about their health, diet and behaviours, and how conservation efforts are applied. An Oceanarium education guide will also be present for questions and discussion. Each participant will receive a manta ray plush keychain and lanyard set. The add-on programme costs S$28 (US$21) per person aged four and above.
As part of the programme, Daniel Fernando, co-founder of Blue Resources Trust and associate director at the Manta Trust, will hold an Expert Sharing Session on September 13, 2025, at 16.00. The session will be available online and in person for ticket holders. He will speak on the threats manta and devil rays face, including overfishing and international trade, and discuss conservation strategies.
Other activities during the two weeks include a manta ray mascot meet-and-greet, food and beverage specials, a retail collection, and a storytelling session titled Manja’s Adventure at the Children’s Biodiversity Library on September 6 from 11.00 to 12.00.
The Animal Spotlight series is part of Singapore Oceanarium’s education and conservation efforts. Other editions focus on sea jellies and corals.
Tickets may be purchased on the Singapore Oceanarium website, and registration for the Expert Sharing Session must be made with full name, ticket number and attendance mode at least three working days in advance.
Additional programmes offered during the September holidays include the Singapore Oceanarium Insider Experience, Ocean in Focus: Into the Abyss, and the Fossilist Workshop, which features fossil study and excavation activities.
For more information, visit Singapore Oceanarium.
