S.E.A Aquarium Singapore Tickets

Although shaped as a typical starfish, the Knobbly SeaStar assumes its title from the fact that its skin is covered with dark black ‘knobs’ or pustules. Owing to the funny impression it creates, the star is also known as the Chocolate Chip seastar. Another unique feature about the stars is that they have eye spots at the top of their arms that act as light sensors. 

Leopard Whiprays are bottom dwellers, and live near the sea bed and as a result, they only feed on crabs, shrimps and other invertebrates. The creature takes its name from the gorgeous leopard prints on its top skin. The Leopard Whipray is also one of the most endangered creatures on the planet, owing to unsustainable fishing practices.

Although the Long Spined S.E.A. urchins resemble a regular S.E.A. urchin in shape and size, their spines, quite tellingly, grow to a massive length of 30 centimeters. The spines act as a defense mechanism, and can cause immense swelling and pain to those stung by them. Although the urchins don't have eyes, they have light sensors all over their body.

The Moon Jellyfish is known for its mystical shape, and resembles the celestial body it is named after. The jellyfish have a translucent circular bell on top which resembles a moon, thus giving it its name. The jellies navigate towards the surface during daytime, then sink back at night. They mostly feed on plankton, although sometimes prey on small fish and crustaceans as well.

One of the largest inhabitants of the Coral Reef, the Napoleon Wrasse can grow up to 2.3 meters in length. The Wrasses generally swim in pairs, although can be spotted alone at times as well. The Napoleon Wrasses shift genders throughout their life, and with it, their body colors change too.

Although they’re mostly lone predators and prey alone, the Pickhandle Barracudas often form schools to hunt. They derive their name from the bars across their body, which resemble the handle of a pickaxe. The barracudas hunt alone, and commonly prey on small fish and shrimps.

The Poison Arrow Frog derives its toxins from a natural diet of insects, and shoots it at predators as defense. The frogs come in several colors- bright red, green, yellow and blue- which serve as warning signals for their prey. The poison frogs are protective parents, and carry their tadpoles and eggs on their back.

A shocking combination of yellow and electric blue, the Queen Angelfish is one of the brightest residents of the coral reef. The fish derives its name from the distinct crown-like marking atop its head. The Angelfish dwells near the corals, and feed primarily on sponges and algae. 

Now a popular figure in TV culture- thanks to Finding Nemo!- the Manta Rays are one of the most majestic fish in the reef. The Manta rays take their name from the spanish word ‘manta’, which means blankets, owing to its blanket-like appearance. Each Manta Ray has unique markings on its underside, quite like humans have unique fingerprints. 

Sand Tiger Sharks are slow swimmers, but lively predators. They’re the only sharks to gulp water from the air, which they then store in the bodies to keep themselves buoyant. Although they’re solitary hunters, they have at times been observed to prey in groups. 

Hammerhead sharks get their name from the form of its broad, useful head, which resembles a hammer. The sharks have eyes at each end of their heads, making it easier for them to spot their prey. Almost like using the hammer, the sharks use their heads to pin their prey down to the floor before attacking them.

 The Javanese Cat Noses are called this because their heads are quite literally shaped like a cow’s nose. These predators swim in schools, and flap their wings in sync to disturb the S.E.A.bed and dig up hidden clams and oysters.

One of the largest exhibits that one can visit on their S.E.A. Aquarium tickets, Shipwrecked! elaborates a quite literal display of how shipwrecks, over time, disintegrate to form artificial reefs. Crusted by marine life, these shipwrecks attract the same animals that dwell amidst corals. Some of the creatures found in the exhibit include the Bowmouth GuitarFish, the Zebra Sark and the Snubnose Pompano. The exhibit also conducts dive feeding sessions from time to time.

Cleverly titled, the School of Fish seeks to educate its visitors about the native marine life on the island. One of the most popular attractions included on the S.E.A. Aquarium tickets, the exhibit is home to some of the most stunning fish and fauna, numbering close to 5,000. Some of the most popular sightings include the Bubble Coral, Clownfish and the Napoleon Wrasse. The exhibit also conducts diving sessions from time to time. 

The Ocean is more than just the beautiful fishes we see with our naked eye. A must visit in every S.E.A. Aquarium Singapore ticket, the Ocean Diversity exhibit pays tribute to the invisible inhabitants of the ocean- the jellyfish, the stars, and the giant crabs. Some of the animals one can spot here include the Fried Egg Jellies, the S.E.A. Nettle, the S.E.A. Urchin and the Tasmanian Giant Crab. 

If you’re a S.E.A.-enthusiast, the floor to ceiling glass windows at the Open Ocean Habitat is bound to leave you enthralled. The giant aquarium is home to more than 40,000 animals across 120 species; some of the most popular residents here include the Javanese Cownose Ray, the Giant Grouper, the Picklehead Barracuda, among others. The Open Ocean Habitat also conducts daily manta feeding sessions, which is one of the most popular shows to catch on one’s S.E.A. Aquarium singapore tickets.

Quirky Adaptations is home to the strangest and the rarest dwellers of the reef. Here dwell creatures of unlikely shapes, some of which have adapted themselves to suit the predatory environment of the deep S.E.A.. The weirdest inhabitants at the exhibit include the wolf eel, the weedy S.E.A. dragon and the queen's head angelfish. 

Sprawling across sea beds, the coral reefs are large establishments that resemble underwater cities and Underwater City exhibit, thus, is fittingly dedicated to these stunning creations. One of the most visually stunning exhibits that one can visit on their S.E.A. Aquarium tickets, the City is home to a wide range of corals- the brain coral, which quite literally resembles the organs; the sun coral, which look like sunflowers; and the stunning parchment-like scroll coral.

Teeming with predatory fish, the Apex Predator zone takes one through the most dangerous depths of the sea. The walk through Aquarium hosts some of the biggest sharks from around the world, right from the endangered scalloped hammerheads to the blacktip reef sharks. The exhibit hosts feeding sessions, where trained and chained divers wade through the pond. It also conducts a special meet and greet session with Sam, the shark mascot, for children.

S.E.A. Aquarium’s very own Discovery Pool, the Aquatic Ecosystem offers one a close glimpse into how underwater life truly functions. Visitors can not only see but also interact with the animals here, which include the Knobbly S.E.A. Star, the Poison Dart Frog and the Black S.E.A. Cucumber.