Underwater World
Asia's most exciting
tropical oceanarium, Underwater World Singapore, gives the visitor a
fish-eye view of the mysteries of the sea. Its submerged tunnel,
with a moving walkway, takes visitors past more than 2,500 marine
creatures from 250 species. Not all of Underwater World's
attractions are below the surface. The Turtle Pool is home to the
endangered Green and Hawksbill turtles. Visitors will relish the
contact with marine creatures such as starfish and sea cucumbers in
the aptly named Touch Pool.
Be dazzled by the display of seahorses, weedy sea dragon which
resembles the mythical Chinese dragon, the alien - like jellyfish,
and the graceful dugong-Gracie. Visitors can explore more exhibits
along the corridor or the Living Reef. Underwater World's latest
exhibit - Singapore Wetlands, include a variety of freshwater and
estuarine creatures such as the Oriental Small-Clawed Otter, Monitor
Lizard, Mangrove Horseshoe Crab, Archerfish, Mud Crab, Mudskipper
and sea Turtle. These creatures, commonly found in singapore and
neighbouring countries are difficult to spot in the wild as they are
either nocturnal or would hide at the first sight of man. Yet others
are found in murky water or locations that are not easy to access.
Now, Visitors can enjoy a close encounter with the extraordinary
animals of the wetlands in air-conditioned comfort. Underwater World
Singapore is the only aquarium in the world, outside Japan, where
visitors are able to explore the wonders of the ocean at night and
discover for themselves what really happens in the inky depths
(Night Ocean comes alive daily from 6.45 pm)
Visitors can also dive with the sharks (shark and reef tanks) for
SGD 95 which includes provision of diving gear. You have to be at
least 12 years old and in good health. 5 sessions are available
daily (each session approximately 30 minutes in water) (9.30am -
10.40am, 11.30am - 12.40pm, 1.30pm - 2.40pm, 3.30pm - 4.40pm and 5pm
- 6.10pm). Advance booking is required, but if you are on Sentosa
and wish to dive on the same day, please check on the availability
with the staff at Underwater World . Organised dinners in the
submerged tunnel or changing exhibit hall can be arranged for
private functions and incentive travel groups.
At our "Meet the Dolphins" session at Dolphin Lagoon, visitors are
able to watch the adorable pink dolphins perform their natural
behaviours such as spyhop, tail -flapping, vocalizations, etc.
Visitors may also get the opportunity to wade into the shallow
waters to touch these wonderful and highly intelligent marine
mammals. Dolphin Lagoon's latest program - Swim with the Dolphins,
will allow you to work closely with a trainer and experience great
human-dolphin interaction and play. At only SGD 100 per participant,
Swim with the Dolphins is an exclusive program where only up to 2
participants are given the rare opportunity to get up close and
personal with the lovely pink dolphins at each session. Participants
will learn to build a relationship with the pink dolphins during the
interaction and gain a greater appreciation about them. Participants
should be aged 16 years and above. Advance bookings are highly
encouraged to avoid disappointment. The Management of Underwater
World Singapore & Dolphin Lagoon wishes to inform you that with
effect from 15 April 2003 onwards, its operating hours will be
temporarily adjusted to the timings stated below:
Open:
Underwater World Singapore: 10.30am - 7.30 pm currently, and
9.00am - 9.00 pm from Oct onwards (last admission is at 9.00pm.).
*Night Ocean operates from 6.45pm - 7.30 pm currently
Dolphin Lagoon: 10.30am - 6.00pm (last admission is at 5.30pm).
*"Meet-the-Dolphins" session available at 11am 1.30pm, 3.30pm, and
5.30pm.
Admission: SGD 17.15 adults, SGD 11.10 child (from 3-12 years
old). This also includes admission to the Dolphin Lagoon.
Approximate Touring Time: 1.5 hours (including Dolphin Lagoon)
Location: 80 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore 098969
Tel: (65) 6275 0030
Fax: (65) 6275 0036
Getting There: To Underwater World Singapore (UWS), take Sentosa
Bus from the World Trade Centre Bus Terminal or Tiong Bahru MRT.
On Sentosa, take the monorail to Station M2 or by bus on the Blue,
Red or Green Lines.
To Dolphin Lagoon, take the monorail and alight at Station M6 or by
bus on the Yellow or Red lines. The Dolphin Lagoon is also
accessible by the beach train.
Click here to view MRT route map.
Accessibility for the physically disabled:
The following information is obtained from Access Singapore.
Web sites :
Underwater World
(http://www.underwaterworld.com.sg)
