Michelle M.
Yelp
Oh sweet Jesus. This place is AMAZING. I can't help but wonder how Underwater World is going to survive, now that this behemoth of an aquarium is large and in charge.
When you first enter the building, there's this huge ship in the middle of the hall, almost reminiscent of what Noah's ark would've looked like. Before you enter the actual aquarium, you walk through an exhibit that showcases the history of sea trading amongst Southeast Asian countries. Lots of stuff to look at, some interactive, great for kids, but not my cuppa tea.
Then you go downstairs, and that's where the fun (at least for me) begins!
Similar to Underwater world, you walk in a tunnel that has a moving walkway, which surprisingly wasn't functional on the both times I was there. You are then surrounded by awesome fishies swimming around.
But wait- there'sh mooooore!
There are various aquariums of different shapes and sizes, each with different underwater denizens. So many pretty colors! If you're on instagram, there's seriously no need to use any filters.
The one aquarium that steals the show is the "Open Ocean". It's apparently the world's "largest window to the ocean", according to the official website. It is out of control, and out of this world! I love watching the sting rays swim along, and the schools of fish that swim above and below them, almost as if they're catching a ride. The background music they play is a bit ominous, though... but it reminds me of the beginning of Beauty and the Beast, when they were telling the story with the help of the stained glass windows. (Anyone remember that???)
My second favorite is the "Shark Seas", which is basically a tank full of sharks. The only thing that would make it more awesome is if they had frikken laser beams attached to their heads!
So if you're like me and not interested in learning how to scuba dive any time soon, make a trip to the SEA and enjoy!