The Merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Regarded as a Singapore icon, the Merlion was designed in 1964 and unveiled on 15 September 1972.This statue is now located at the Merlion Park, adjacent to One Fullerton hotel at the Marina Bay waterfront. As a symbol representing Singapore, the Merlion features prominently in tourist souvenirs sold locally.