Marine Life Park

The Marine Life Park is a part of Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa, situated in southern Singapore. The 8-hectare (20-acre) park houses two attractions, the S.E.A. Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark, and featured the largest oceanarium in the world from 2012 to 2014, until it was surpassed by Chimelong Ocean Kingdom.

S.E.A. Aquarium

The S.E.A. Aquarium (South East Asia Aquarium) was the world's largest aquarium by total water volume until overtaken by Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Hengqin, China. It contains a total of of water for more than 100,000 marine animals of over 800 species. The aquarium comprises 10 zones with 49 habitats. The centerpiece of the aquarium is the Open Ocean tank with more than and 50,000 animals. Until 2014 when eclipsed by China's Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, it had the world's largest viewing panel, wide and tall, which is intended to give visitors the feeling of being on the ocean floor. They also have a conservation group called Guardians of the S.E.A.A., which supports research, education and public engagement efforts to protect the marine environment. S.E.A. Aquarium will be rebranded to Singapore Oceanarium in 2024 when construction of an extension is expected to be completed in that same year.

Attractions

The main attractions include:

Dining

Dining is possible at the Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora and S.E.A. Side Snacks.

Shopping

The gift shop located at the exit of the aquarium sells a variety of souvenirs.

Controversies

The capture of wild dolphins from the Solomon Islands and their housing in Subic Bay, Philippines was controversial. Animal rights groups filed a civil rights suit, and the Quezon City court issued a 72-hour temporary environment protection order to block the re-export of the dolphins to Marine Life Park on 14 October 2012. RWS reiterated that the resort's acquisition of the 25 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins adhered to regulations governed by the United Nations Environment Programme under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Following another appeal, the block on the re-exportation of the dolphins was temporarily extended. Upon expiry of the blocking order, the dolphins were subsequently exported while the court appeal was ongoing. One of the dolphins, Wen Wen, died on the flight to Singapore, making it the third dolphin to die prior to the opening of the Dolphin Island section within the park.

Adventure Cove Waterpark

The Adventure Cove Waterpark () is situated in southern Singapore. The park features seven water slides, including the region's first hydro-magnetic coaster, Riptide Rocket. It also features pools like Bluwater Bay, a wave pool and the Adventure River. The river, one of the world's longest lazy-rivers, have 13 themed scenes of tropical jungles, grottoes, a surround aquarium and more.

Rides and attractions

Rides and attractions include:

Dining

The Bay Restaurant serves local favourites, Asian and Western delights. Dining is al-fresco style and situated on a terrace overlooking the Waterpark.

Shopping

Reef 'n Wave Wear is a one-stop destination for swim apparel, gifts and souvenirs.

Transport

The park is accessible by MRT (via the Sentosa Express), bus, car and by foot.

Gallery

File:Fish in the S.E.A. Aquarium, Marine Life Park, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore - 20130105-05.JPG
File:Anemones and corals, S.E.A. Aquarium, Marine Life Park, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore - 20130105-01.JPG
File:Weedy Seadragon, S.E.A Aquarium, Singapore - 20180220.jpg, Weedy seadragon
File:Open Ocean, S.E.A. Aquarium, Marine Life Park, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore - 20130105-08.JPG, Open Ocean
File:Shark Seas, S.E.A. Aquarium, Marine Life Park, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore - 20130105-03.JPG, Shark Seas

See also

* Wild Wild Wet
* Underwater World

References

External links

*

Resorts World Sentosa Official website

{{Zoos of Singapore

Water parks in Singapore
Oceanaria
2012 establishments in Singapore