A Day at Singapore Oceanarium with My 10-Month-Old

As a mother of a curious baby girl, I’m always looking for places that are both engaging for my baby and enjoyable for the whole family. We spent a day at the Singapore Oceanarium on our long weekend last March.

A World of Wonder Through a Baby’s Eyes

We entered after lunch, and at first, my baby was still sleeping. We entered because it was so hot outside and decided to wait inside and wait for my baby to wake up before exploring the oceanarium. The first room was about jellyfish; it was so dark, and I felt a little dizzy while looking at the aquarium 😰.. However, it became better after a while Lol. We took a photo here~

My baby woke up after that jellyfish room, and hopefully she was not having a tantrum after waking up, so we proceeded 😌. One thing to look for when visiting an oceanarium with a baby is that there is no pressure to rush. We took our time moving from one room to another, stopping whenever something caught her attention.

Mesmerized by the Tunnel Viewing Panel

The tunnel aquarium windows were definitely the highlight of our visit. My daughter looked at the sharks from the aquarium as they swam by. She pointed, looked around, and was very curious when a particularly large shark appeared.

It was amazing to see her be very curious to see new things as I taught her the name of the fish she saw along the way. In my opinion, these experiences are more than entertainment for the babies—they help stimulate curiosity, visual tracking skills, and early learning about the world around them.

Baby-Friendly and Comfortable

As parents, convenience matters just as much as the attractions themselves. We found the environment stroller-friendly, with plenty of space to move around comfortably despite many people going there. It's stroller-friendly, but my baby likes to be carried more than in the stroller, though..😅 The indoor setting was also a huge advantage, especially in Singapore’s warm weather. Although it's not as cold, the place doesn't make us sweat.

My baby had only one nap that day, so we had many spare times to explore the place until dinner time. Sometimes, she would like to sit in a stroller while we walked, or we would carry her alternately when we saw the fish up close, making the day much more enjoyable for everyone😊

Taking Plenty of Breaks

One thing we’ve learned since becoming parents is that outings don’t have to be packed with activities. We paused frequently to let our daughter observe her surroundings, have a snack, and simply enjoy the experience at her own pace.

Some of our favorite moments weren’t the big exhibits at all. They were the quiet moments of watching her point at the fish and look around curiously.

Tips for Visiting with a Baby

If you’re planning a visit to the Singapore Oceanarium with a baby, here are a few things that worked well for us:

• Visit during your baby’s happiest wake window. In my baby's case, it's around the afternoon.
• Bring a stroller. It's a must!!! A stroller can be used for the baby to sit down/nap, or simply to dump all the baggage you have!! 😆
• Pack extra snacks and water. I forgot my baby snacks before, only some baby rice rusk 😔
• Take your time and follow your baby’s pace. We can't rush everything because the baby still wants to see!
• I think just go with comfortable clothes because the place is not that cold.

Final Thoughts

Our day at the Singapore Oceanarium was good for us. While she may not remember every fish she saw, the experience allowed her to explore, observe, and discover something completely new not just from the books. And as parents, those moments of curiosity and joy are exactly what make family outings so special.

For the Oceanarium itself, it's a good place with many room to explore, has one cafeteria for having snacks or rest, and plenty of chairs to rest. You can also simply sit on the floor inside the big viewing panel to see fish swim. Below is the information I got from Google for the performance:

• Open Ocean Discovery Presentation: Daily at 1:15 PM and 4:00 PM (with an additional 1:15 PM slot on Sundays/Public Holidays). Divers enter the habitat to feed animals while presenters share facts about the marine life and demonstrate dive hand signs to the audience.
• Manta Mascot Meet and Greet: Daily at 3:00 PM. 

As for the price, the official price for the ticket is SGD 55, and we got ours on Klook for SGD 94,10/2adults as the child under 3 years old is free, while the 4-12 years old ticket is SGD 43. We spent about 3 hours exploring inside. We left with tired feet, a gallery full of photos, and a happy baby—and that’s a successful day out in our book. 💋