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Oceanarium
Big fish

Guests can marvel at 100,000 marine animals, whizz down an adrenalin-primed waterslide, wade with rays or learn about conservation at Marine Life Park, the world’s biggest oceanarium

By Kathleen Whyman | Published in Attractions Management 2013 issue 1


hundred thousand marine animals of 800 species found a new home in November at Resort World Sentosa’s Marine Life Park. Containing 60 million litres of water, the world’s largest oceanarium offers its guests two main attractions – S.E.A. Aquarium™ and Adventure Cove Waterpark™ – giving guests the option of either getting wet or staying dry. These two options were enjoyed by around 17,000 people in the first month of opening.

Adventure Cove Waterpark is the region’s only waterpark with marine life elements, while the Southeast Asia Aquarium (S.E.A. Aquarium) showcases the world’s largest viewing panel.

S.E.A. Aquarium
Made up of 10 zones, the aquarium takes guests on an underwater voyage covering the vast oceans of the planet through 49 habitats. The journey follows the route taken by seafarers for millennia, where spices and silk were transported from Southeast Asia to the African subcontinent and beyond. The animals they sailed over and the habitats they passed are represented here in detail. Along the way, guests can see manta rays, hammerhead and zebra sharks, bottlenose dolphins, the enormous goliath grouper, Napoleon wrasse and other marine creatures. Interspersed throughout the aquarium are 50 interpretive panels and more than 20 touchscreens providing information on the sea animals.

The centrepiece is the Open Ocean habitat. Seen through the world’s largest viewing panel, at 36m (118ft)-wide by 8.3m (27ft)-tall, its aim is for guests to feel as if they’re on the ocean floor.

Conservation
The habitat is flanked by an Ocean Dome, an all-round viewing area and the Ocean Restaurant, an outlet propagating sustainable seafood principles. Eleven Ocean Suites occupy the opposite site of the habitat, which gives an alternative to the traditional sea-view with an under-the-sea vista instead.

“S.E.A. Aquarium offers not only a stunning display of habitats, but also education and conservation programmes in which families and guests can participate,” says senior curator Grant Willis. “Younger guests will be thrilled to know that we have specially-designed exhibits such as the Discovery Touch Pool, the Lens Aquarium and Floor Aquarium, to provide them with up-close encounters with our marine residents.”

Adventure Cove Waterpark
The aquatic adventure park aims to offer something for everyone. Six adrenaline-packed waterslides include Southeast Asia’s first hydro-magnetic coaster, Riptide Rocket, that takes riders upwards. Or guests can snorkel above a colourful coral Rainbow Reef with 20,000 friendly fish or wade among hundreds of rays.

Shark feeding, immersive experiences and interaction programmes with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins are to be introduced later in the year.

A 620m (2,000ft) lazy river called Adventure River meanders through 14 themed scenes of tropical jungles, grottos and a surround aquarium. Guests can also visit Bluwater Bay wave pool.

The waterpark’s architecture tells the tale of ancient sea life civilisation. The design’s revolved around three chapters of the Volcanic Archipelago, the Ancients and the coming of the New Age. Mystical winged-dolphins – Guardians of Legacy – greet visitors at the entrance and carvings, symbols and mystical creatures are featured throughout the park.

“Adventure Cove Waterpark will add a whole new dimension to water-based attractions in the region,” says Edmond Quah, director of park operations. “We’ve gathered some of the most exciting and thrilling waterslides and combined them with educational programmes on some of the ocean’s most inspiring creatures.

Guests who ineract with rays, for example, will learn more about the animal from an aquarist. We hope these experiences will move guests to take action to protect the oceans when they leave.”

Conservation and research
Marine education, conservation and research are a large part of the park’s remit and the attraction offers a range of engaging programmes designed to deepen understanding of the oceans and their ecosystems. It has also set up a marine conservation initiative giving grants that support species and habitat conservation and research within Singapore and the Southeast Asia region.

As well as international research and conservation projects, the oceanarium rolls out programmes for students from pre-school to higher education, giving them the chance to interact with animals and learn from marine life specialists.

Resorts World Sentosa
Mr Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa, says: “Resorts World Sentosa set out to be the integrated resort that would transform Singapore’s tourism landscape, bring economic benefits to Singapore and contribute to the community. With unwavering commitment by all stakeholders, we are proud we did it.

“With the new Marine Life Park, we believe we’ll help put Singapore in the pole position as the number one family destination in this region for years to come. This is the only integrated resort in the world that a visitor can spend over three full days in engaging and fun-filled activities. We have six hotels, a major convention centre, a great Maritime Museum, a world-renowned spa, and two mega attractions – Universal Studios Singapore and the Marine Life Park.”


Opening Hours and Ticketing
Monday – Sunday: 10.00am– 6.00pm
One-day: adult SG$29 (£15, E18, US$24; child/senior SG$20 (£10, E12, US$16). Annual pass: adult SG$88; child/senior SG$58

Aquarium Zones

Zone 1. Strait of Karimata and Java Sea
The Strait of Karimata and Java Sea are popular destinations for viewing underwater caverns, wrecks, coral, sponges and diverse marine life. Shipwrecks often evolve into thriving marine habitats with sponges and corals colonising the wrecks, transforming them into a habitat for diverse marine life.

Zone 2. Strait of Malacca and Andaman Sea
The Strait of Malacca and the Andaman Sea contain a rich variety of habitats and fauna, from coral reefs to mangroves and seagrass beds.

Younger guests will be well engaged in this zone, as the aquarium floor allows them to view the habitat up-close. The lens aquariums are equipped with magnifying orbs that enable children to peer into the habitats with ease, coming face-to face with species such as the frogfish, Mandarin fish and seahorses.
The Discovery Touch Pool teaches about sea stars, sea cucumbers and other fascinating marine invertebrates.

The Coral Garden is a cylindrical marine habitat showcasing corals and reef fishes in the Andaman region.

Zone 3. Bay of Bengal and Laccadive Sea
The mangrove habitat showcases the large biological diversity found in mangrove ecosystems around the Bay of Bengal and the Laccadive Sea. Guests will journey through tidal fluctuations to witness how these rich ecosystems support the coastal communities, by providing food, timber and protection for dwellers living along the sea coasts.

Zone 4. Ocean Journey
Ocean Journey brings guests deeper into the wonders of the open waters, with marine species from different depths of the vast oceans. The oceans have supported life on our blue planet for centuries, and long captured our imagination with its mystique.

Zone 5. Open Ocean
The Ocean Gallery showcases the Aquarium centrepiece – the Open Ocean Habitat with a viewing panel that’s 36m (118ft)-wide, 8.3m (27ft)-tall and 70cm (27.5in)-thick. Containing 18 million litres of water, the tank is home to more than 50,000 marine animals.

Adjacent to the Ocean Gallery is a seamount, housing the Ocean Dome. With a diameter of 6.2m (20ft), this large underwater acrylic dome allows guests to experience the thrill of watching giant manta rays gliding by above.

Zone 6. Arabian Gulf and Arabian Sea
As visitors return from their trip to the deep open oceans, they’re greeted by the warm sunshine and beaches of the Arabian Gulf and Arabian Sea. These regions’ warm, relatively shallow seas support a variety of ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves and shorelines, both sandy and rocky. This zone also houses the Soft Coral Garden, which is home to live corals.

Zone 7. Red Sea
The next stop in the journey is the Red Sea, where clear tropical waters are home to the planet’s northernmost coral reefs. Visitors learn fun facts about human endeavours in deep-sea diving. Highlights here include the Gorgonian Reef, Reef Slope, and Fringing Reef.

Zone 8. East Africa
East Africa is among the continent’s most biologically diverse areas, with freshwater lakes, coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, lowland forests and savannah woodlands supporting rich plant and animal life. Guests learn how life forms in freshwater lake ecosystems have evolved to occupy unique niches and aren’t found anywhere else on earth.

Zone 9. South China Sea
The South China Sea, known for its rich biodiversity, is a large marine ecosystem with a tropical climate. Mangrove forests, seagrass beds, reef overhangs and soft-bottom communities are found here. This zone has a reef cave which younger guests can tunnel into to explore and meet huge moray eels that live within this mysterious habitat.

Zone 10. Shark Seas
Shark Seas has more than 200 sharks of 12 species, including nurse, bamboo shark and grey reef sharks. Guests can uncover common myths about these predators and learn more about their vital role in keeping the oceans healthy. The shark encounter programme begins later this year (separate charges apply).

Waterslides and Attractions

1. Adventure River
At 620m (2,000ft), this is one of the region’s longest lazy rivers. Guests are taken through 14 scenes, including vistas of tropical jungles, canyons, gardens and grotto caves. Highlights include a surround aquarium.

2. Big Bucket Treehouse
A giant bucket plus interactive water play elements including a cargo net climb, water squirts and waterslides.

3. Whirlpool Washout
A circular tube takes guests through revolutions, twists and turns, washing them out in an bowl of swirling water.

4. Spiral Washout
Guests are funnelled into a gravity-defying, oscillating tube ride.

5. Bluwater Bay
Waves of up to 2.2m (7ft)-high are generated at 15-minute intervals. Cabanas and deck chairs are also available.

6. Pipeline Plunge
A dark, enclosed tunnel takes riders past banked turns, twists and dips.

7. Tidal Twister
An open flume careens into a passage of multiple twists and swirls.

8. Riptide Rocket
Southeast Asia’s first hydro-magnetic coaster. A two-person dinghy propels riders through uphill climbs and sudden drops in this 225m (738ft) ride.

9. Dueling Racer
A two-lane waterslide takes riders over dips and bumps.

10. Seahorse Hideaway
A shallow wading pool with water squirting from whimsical seahorses.

11. Rainbow Reef
Guests snorkel over colourful corals with 20,000 friendly fishes.

12. Splashworks
A free-fall platform cliff jumping, rope swing, balance beam and cargo net – above a 4m (13ft)-deep pool.

13. Immersive Programmes
Ray-feeding, shark programmes and interaction with bottlenose dolphins will be rolled out progressively.

 



The waterpark houses six adrenalin-packed rides
 


The Adventure River features 14 scenes, including grotto caves
 
Marine Controversy

There has been some controversy related to the capture of wild dolphins from the Solomon Islands and in October 2012, Quezon City court issued a 72-hour temporary environment protection order to block the re-export of the dolphins to Marine Life Park, following a civil rights suit filed by animal rights groups.
A Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) spokesperson reiterated that the resort’s acquisition of the 25 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins adhere to regulations governed by the United Nations Environment Programme under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Another appeal was made and the exports to Singapore were temporarily held. When the hold expired, RWS exported the dolphins while the court appeal was ongoing. On the flight to Singapore, the dolphin Wen Wen died.

In response to Attractions Management’s enquiry into this, a spokesperson said: “At Marine Life Park, we take great responsibility in caring for all our marine animals, with a strong focus on the education and conservation of marine life ecosystems. We have reviewed our initial proposal and will not have whale sharks in the aquarium.

“On the move of the Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins to their permanent home in Singapore, Marine Life Park has complied with all international, Singapore and Philippines regulations. The Philippine court denied the extension filed for the Temporary Environment Protection Order, and there was no prohibition for RWS to bring the dolphins to Marine Life Park.

“During the move, Wen Wen, a male dolphin estimated to be 10-years-old, died suddenly less than an hour before landing during the three-hour flight. Two marine mammal vets on the flight responded with emergency medical treatment. Laboratory tests conducted in Singapore and the United States concluded that Wen Wen had succumbed to an acute bacterial infection. There was, however, no evidence on the origins of the infection.

“Medical examinations prior to the transport, including full haematology and chemistry profiles as well as cytology and body examinations, indicated all animals were healthy prior to the move. The 24 dolphins at Marine Life Park have been released from quarantine. Based on the close observation and medical status of our dolphins, and the successful completion of the quarantine assessment, we believe the infection was an isolated incident.”

 



Environmental groups have opposed the export of dolphins. The Park says it has complied with all legal requirements
Guests enjoy a rich underwater voyage
The 10 zones offer a journey through the vast oceans of the planet and 49 different habitats
Fun and education: Adventure Cove is the region’s only water park that also features a variety of marine life elements
Fun and education: Adventure Cove is the region’s only water park that also features a variety of marine life elements
Fun and education: Adventure Cove is the region’s only water park that also features a variety of marine life elements
From touching sea creatures to exploring seafood, there is much on offer for younger visitors
From touching sea creatures to exploring seafood, there is much on offer for younger visitors
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Oceanarium
Big fish

Guests can marvel at 100,000 marine animals, whizz down an adrenalin-primed waterslide, wade with rays or learn about conservation at Marine Life Park, the world’s biggest oceanarium

By Kathleen Whyman | Published in Attractions Management 2013 issue 1


hundred thousand marine animals of 800 species found a new home in November at Resort World Sentosa’s Marine Life Park. Containing 60 million litres of water, the world’s largest oceanarium offers its guests two main attractions – S.E.A. Aquarium™ and Adventure Cove Waterpark™ – giving guests the option of either getting wet or staying dry. These two options were enjoyed by around 17,000 people in the first month of opening.

Adventure Cove Waterpark is the region’s only waterpark with marine life elements, while the Southeast Asia Aquarium (S.E.A. Aquarium) showcases the world’s largest viewing panel.

S.E.A. Aquarium
Made up of 10 zones, the aquarium takes guests on an underwater voyage covering the vast oceans of the planet through 49 habitats. The journey follows the route taken by seafarers for millennia, where spices and silk were transported from Southeast Asia to the African subcontinent and beyond. The animals they sailed over and the habitats they passed are represented here in detail. Along the way, guests can see manta rays, hammerhead and zebra sharks, bottlenose dolphins, the enormous goliath grouper, Napoleon wrasse and other marine creatures. Interspersed throughout the aquarium are 50 interpretive panels and more than 20 touchscreens providing information on the sea animals.

The centrepiece is the Open Ocean habitat. Seen through the world’s largest viewing panel, at 36m (118ft)-wide by 8.3m (27ft)-tall, its aim is for guests to feel as if they’re on the ocean floor.

Conservation
The habitat is flanked by an Ocean Dome, an all-round viewing area and the Ocean Restaurant, an outlet propagating sustainable seafood principles. Eleven Ocean Suites occupy the opposite site of the habitat, which gives an alternative to the traditional sea-view with an under-the-sea vista instead.

“S.E.A. Aquarium offers not only a stunning display of habitats, but also education and conservation programmes in which families and guests can participate,” says senior curator Grant Willis. “Younger guests will be thrilled to know that we have specially-designed exhibits such as the Discovery Touch Pool, the Lens Aquarium and Floor Aquarium, to provide them with up-close encounters with our marine residents.”

Adventure Cove Waterpark
The aquatic adventure park aims to offer something for everyone. Six adrenaline-packed waterslides include Southeast Asia’s first hydro-magnetic coaster, Riptide Rocket, that takes riders upwards. Or guests can snorkel above a colourful coral Rainbow Reef with 20,000 friendly fish or wade among hundreds of rays.

Shark feeding, immersive experiences and interaction programmes with Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins are to be introduced later in the year.

A 620m (2,000ft) lazy river called Adventure River meanders through 14 themed scenes of tropical jungles, grottos and a surround aquarium. Guests can also visit Bluwater Bay wave pool.

The waterpark’s architecture tells the tale of ancient sea life civilisation. The design’s revolved around three chapters of the Volcanic Archipelago, the Ancients and the coming of the New Age. Mystical winged-dolphins – Guardians of Legacy – greet visitors at the entrance and carvings, symbols and mystical creatures are featured throughout the park.

“Adventure Cove Waterpark will add a whole new dimension to water-based attractions in the region,” says Edmond Quah, director of park operations. “We’ve gathered some of the most exciting and thrilling waterslides and combined them with educational programmes on some of the ocean’s most inspiring creatures.

Guests who ineract with rays, for example, will learn more about the animal from an aquarist. We hope these experiences will move guests to take action to protect the oceans when they leave.”

Conservation and research
Marine education, conservation and research are a large part of the park’s remit and the attraction offers a range of engaging programmes designed to deepen understanding of the oceans and their ecosystems. It has also set up a marine conservation initiative giving grants that support species and habitat conservation and research within Singapore and the Southeast Asia region.

As well as international research and conservation projects, the oceanarium rolls out programmes for students from pre-school to higher education, giving them the chance to interact with animals and learn from marine life specialists.

Resorts World Sentosa
Mr Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa, says: “Resorts World Sentosa set out to be the integrated resort that would transform Singapore’s tourism landscape, bring economic benefits to Singapore and contribute to the community. With unwavering commitment by all stakeholders, we are proud we did it.

“With the new Marine Life Park, we believe we’ll help put Singapore in the pole position as the number one family destination in this region for years to come. This is the only integrated resort in the world that a visitor can spend over three full days in engaging and fun-filled activities. We have six hotels, a major convention centre, a great Maritime Museum, a world-renowned spa, and two mega attractions – Universal Studios Singapore and the Marine Life Park.”


Opening Hours and Ticketing
Monday – Sunday: 10.00am– 6.00pm
One-day: adult SG$29 (£15, E18, US$24; child/senior SG$20 (£10, E12, US$16). Annual pass: adult SG$88; child/senior SG$58

Aquarium Zones

Zone 1. Strait of Karimata and Java Sea
The Strait of Karimata and Java Sea are popular destinations for viewing underwater caverns, wrecks, coral, sponges and diverse marine life. Shipwrecks often evolve into thriving marine habitats with sponges and corals colonising the wrecks, transforming them into a habitat for diverse marine life.

Zone 2. Strait of Malacca and Andaman Sea
The Strait of Malacca and the Andaman Sea contain a rich variety of habitats and fauna, from coral reefs to mangroves and seagrass beds.

Younger guests will be well engaged in this zone, as the aquarium floor allows them to view the habitat up-close. The lens aquariums are equipped with magnifying orbs that enable children to peer into the habitats with ease, coming face-to face with species such as the frogfish, Mandarin fish and seahorses.
The Discovery Touch Pool teaches about sea stars, sea cucumbers and other fascinating marine invertebrates.

The Coral Garden is a cylindrical marine habitat showcasing corals and reef fishes in the Andaman region.

Zone 3. Bay of Bengal and Laccadive Sea
The mangrove habitat showcases the large biological diversity found in mangrove ecosystems around the Bay of Bengal and the Laccadive Sea. Guests will journey through tidal fluctuations to witness how these rich ecosystems support the coastal communities, by providing food, timber and protection for dwellers living along the sea coasts.

Zone 4. Ocean Journey
Ocean Journey brings guests deeper into the wonders of the open waters, with marine species from different depths of the vast oceans. The oceans have supported life on our blue planet for centuries, and long captured our imagination with its mystique.

Zone 5. Open Ocean
The Ocean Gallery showcases the Aquarium centrepiece – the Open Ocean Habitat with a viewing panel that’s 36m (118ft)-wide, 8.3m (27ft)-tall and 70cm (27.5in)-thick. Containing 18 million litres of water, the tank is home to more than 50,000 marine animals.

Adjacent to the Ocean Gallery is a seamount, housing the Ocean Dome. With a diameter of 6.2m (20ft), this large underwater acrylic dome allows guests to experience the thrill of watching giant manta rays gliding by above.

Zone 6. Arabian Gulf and Arabian Sea
As visitors return from their trip to the deep open oceans, they’re greeted by the warm sunshine and beaches of the Arabian Gulf and Arabian Sea. These regions’ warm, relatively shallow seas support a variety of ecosystems, including coral reefs, mangroves and shorelines, both sandy and rocky. This zone also houses the Soft Coral Garden, which is home to live corals.

Zone 7. Red Sea
The next stop in the journey is the Red Sea, where clear tropical waters are home to the planet’s northernmost coral reefs. Visitors learn fun facts about human endeavours in deep-sea diving. Highlights here include the Gorgonian Reef, Reef Slope, and Fringing Reef.

Zone 8. East Africa
East Africa is among the continent’s most biologically diverse areas, with freshwater lakes, coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, lowland forests and savannah woodlands supporting rich plant and animal life. Guests learn how life forms in freshwater lake ecosystems have evolved to occupy unique niches and aren’t found anywhere else on earth.

Zone 9. South China Sea
The South China Sea, known for its rich biodiversity, is a large marine ecosystem with a tropical climate. Mangrove forests, seagrass beds, reef overhangs and soft-bottom communities are found here. This zone has a reef cave which younger guests can tunnel into to explore and meet huge moray eels that live within this mysterious habitat.

Zone 10. Shark Seas
Shark Seas has more than 200 sharks of 12 species, including nurse, bamboo shark and grey reef sharks. Guests can uncover common myths about these predators and learn more about their vital role in keeping the oceans healthy. The shark encounter programme begins later this year (separate charges apply).

Waterslides and Attractions

1. Adventure River
At 620m (2,000ft), this is one of the region’s longest lazy rivers. Guests are taken through 14 scenes, including vistas of tropical jungles, canyons, gardens and grotto caves. Highlights include a surround aquarium.

2. Big Bucket Treehouse
A giant bucket plus interactive water play elements including a cargo net climb, water squirts and waterslides.

3. Whirlpool Washout
A circular tube takes guests through revolutions, twists and turns, washing them out in an bowl of swirling water.

4. Spiral Washout
Guests are funnelled into a gravity-defying, oscillating tube ride.

5. Bluwater Bay
Waves of up to 2.2m (7ft)-high are generated at 15-minute intervals. Cabanas and deck chairs are also available.

6. Pipeline Plunge
A dark, enclosed tunnel takes riders past banked turns, twists and dips.

7. Tidal Twister
An open flume careens into a passage of multiple twists and swirls.

8. Riptide Rocket
Southeast Asia’s first hydro-magnetic coaster. A two-person dinghy propels riders through uphill climbs and sudden drops in this 225m (738ft) ride.

9. Dueling Racer
A two-lane waterslide takes riders over dips and bumps.

10. Seahorse Hideaway
A shallow wading pool with water squirting from whimsical seahorses.

11. Rainbow Reef
Guests snorkel over colourful corals with 20,000 friendly fishes.

12. Splashworks
A free-fall platform cliff jumping, rope swing, balance beam and cargo net – above a 4m (13ft)-deep pool.

13. Immersive Programmes
Ray-feeding, shark programmes and interaction with bottlenose dolphins will be rolled out progressively.

 



The waterpark houses six adrenalin-packed rides
 


The Adventure River features 14 scenes, including grotto caves
 
Marine Controversy

There has been some controversy related to the capture of wild dolphins from the Solomon Islands and in October 2012, Quezon City court issued a 72-hour temporary environment protection order to block the re-export of the dolphins to Marine Life Park, following a civil rights suit filed by animal rights groups.
A Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) spokesperson reiterated that the resort’s acquisition of the 25 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins adhere to regulations governed by the United Nations Environment Programme under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Another appeal was made and the exports to Singapore were temporarily held. When the hold expired, RWS exported the dolphins while the court appeal was ongoing. On the flight to Singapore, the dolphin Wen Wen died.

In response to Attractions Management’s enquiry into this, a spokesperson said: “At Marine Life Park, we take great responsibility in caring for all our marine animals, with a strong focus on the education and conservation of marine life ecosystems. We have reviewed our initial proposal and will not have whale sharks in the aquarium.

“On the move of the Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins to their permanent home in Singapore, Marine Life Park has complied with all international, Singapore and Philippines regulations. The Philippine court denied the extension filed for the Temporary Environment Protection Order, and there was no prohibition for RWS to bring the dolphins to Marine Life Park.

“During the move, Wen Wen, a male dolphin estimated to be 10-years-old, died suddenly less than an hour before landing during the three-hour flight. Two marine mammal vets on the flight responded with emergency medical treatment. Laboratory tests conducted in Singapore and the United States concluded that Wen Wen had succumbed to an acute bacterial infection. There was, however, no evidence on the origins of the infection.

“Medical examinations prior to the transport, including full haematology and chemistry profiles as well as cytology and body examinations, indicated all animals were healthy prior to the move. The 24 dolphins at Marine Life Park have been released from quarantine. Based on the close observation and medical status of our dolphins, and the successful completion of the quarantine assessment, we believe the infection was an isolated incident.”

 



Environmental groups have opposed the export of dolphins. The Park says it has complied with all legal requirements
Guests enjoy a rich underwater voyage
The 10 zones offer a journey through the vast oceans of the planet and 49 different habitats
Fun and education: Adventure Cove is the region’s only water park that also features a variety of marine life elements
Fun and education: Adventure Cove is the region’s only water park that also features a variety of marine life elements
Fun and education: Adventure Cove is the region’s only water park that also features a variety of marine life elements
From touching sea creatures to exploring seafood, there is much on offer for younger visitors
From touching sea creatures to exploring seafood, there is much on offer for younger visitors
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