Ahead of its transition to the Singapore Oceanarium, the SEA Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa marks 12 years of operation with a special anniversary campaign.
Named 12 Years of Creating Wonder, the campaign features three new interactive exhibits, and runs from now till April 30.
“We have come a long way since we opened SEA Aquarium, and our 12th anniversary is a moment to reflect on the milestones that have shaped our journey. The anniversary programme features immersive experiences, interactive exhibits, and community-driven collaborations – reflecting how we have connected with our guests over the years – all designed to bring together the friends of SEA Aquarium and our communities through a shared love for the ocean,” said Lam Xue Ying, vice president at SEA Aquarium.
Nestled along the regular route of the aquarium, each of the exhibits mark the aquarium’s efforts toward marine education, conservation, and research.
Visitors will first come across the Treasures of Curios, an interactive station that highlights the aquarium’s ongoing efforts in research and conservation. Among them are the successful breeding programme of the critically endangered Bowmouth Guitarfish and beach clean-up initiatives. A motion sensor Lightbox also shows the animals that live in the internal zone.
Next up, the Marine Mirage introduces a sensory element to the experience. Visitors can put their hands in an enclosed space to touch replicas that mimic the textures of zebra sharks, sea jellies, sea urchins and cownose rays.
Lastly, at the Ocean Oracle zone, guests use viewfinders to discover facts about marine animal relationships and lenses to see close ups of shark teeth.
Apart from these exhibits, SEA Aquarium is also partnering with Arts & Disability Singapore (ART:DIS) to create a special three-part artwork series titled Evolving Oceans: A Symphony of Life. The triptych will symbolise transformation, marine biodiversity, and community engagement, bridging the past, present, and future.
ART:DIS also conducts marine-themed art workshops during the campaign, designed for kids, where guests can sign up inside the aquarium.
There will also be daily mascot meet-and-greet sessions by the aquarium’s manta ray trio, Mika, Manja and Mako, and Sam, the hammerhead shark.
