singapore (Underwater World)

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nderwater World Singapore is one of Asia's most exciting tropical oceanarium (Large aquarium). Tourists will have the opportunity to admire the amazing sea lives from this part of the world together with endangered underwater animals. This place offers visitors the chance to look at different ocean creatures which are sure to captivate you and you do not need to dive into the water and get yourself wet. These creatures, native to Australia, have the natural camouflage of leafy and frilly appendages. This large aquarium features a long walk-through tank where you can experience sharks and rays swimming right over your head; especially liked the little sea dragons, relatives of the sea horse.

The main attraction is DUGONG, sea cow that entertains visitors with its acrobatic movements. You may observe them through a series of interactive, feeding and training sessions specially designed to demonstrate their natural abilities of tail-walking synchronization.

The Night Ocean Discovery programme begins at 7pm daily and is your chance to view a totally different world where nocturnal sea creatures come to life as night falls. See brightly colored fish amidst the coral life or watch seahorses anchored to plants. The rare and exotic marine mammal, the Dugong will intrigue visitors with its graceful movements. Catch a glimpse of deadly sea creatures like the Moray Eel, the Stone Fish, Lion Fish, Porcupine Fish or the Leopard Shark.  Many marine species, such as the black tip and white tip sharks, eagle rays and big-belly seahorses, breed and thrive in the Underwater World.

Open: Underwater World Singapore: 9.00am - 9.00 pm (last admission at 8.30 pm).

Admission: SGD 17.30 adults, SGD 11.20 child (from 3-12 years old). Admission is free for children below 3 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 (Orange colour) from Seah Im Bus Interchange (just next to Harbourfront MRT station).

On Sentosa, take the monorail to Station M2 or by bus on the Blue, Red or Green Lines.

Accessibility for the physically disabled: The following information is obtained from Access Singapore.

• Main entrance - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
• Side entrance - Can be opened to guests on official visits.
• Lifts - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
• Ticketing counter - Access to wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required.
• Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
• Public toilets for the disabled - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
• Public telephone - Two on - site

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