Manila Ocean Park Early 2008

Manila Ocean Park Early 2008

Manila Ocean Park Mascot

When I was in college, I have been dreaming of being able to visit an Oceanariums, and I quite remember my mom telling me “You have to go to Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia to be able to see one” she was referring to Aquatica. Until last 2008, I don’t have to go outside the Philippines because we already have one here.

THE MANILA OCEAN PARK is an oceanarium in Manila, Philippines. It is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered firm that has operated four oceanariums in China. It is located behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park. It opened on March 1, 2008. In terms of floor space, the 8,000 square metres (86,000 sq ft) oceanarium is larger than the Sentosa Underwater World oceanarium in Singapore, and features a 25-metre (82 ft) underwater acrylic tunnel.

Manila Ocean Park Attractions: 

1. Aquarium facilities: Agos (Flow), Bahura (Reef), Laot (Fishing Ground), Buhay na Karagatan (The Living Ocean), Ang Kalaliman (The Deep), Pagi (Stingray), Pating (Shark). This attraction features freshwater fishes, corals, a 220-degree walkway tunnel with big fishes and stingrays.
2. Activity Area: Shark Viewing Area, Fish Spa, Glass Bottom Boat Area, Aquanaut
3. Multimedia Facility for events such as weddings, birthday parties, etc.
4. Marine-Themed Mall and Sunset Quay Mall
5. Aquatica - a light and fountain show that focuses on the importance of taking care of marine life (see youtube below).
6. H20 Hotel - a ocean-themed hotel maintained by Manila Ocean Park.
7. Makasuntra Asian Food Village - a feast of Asian food culture!
8. Open Water Swimming Pool
9. Ozeano Restaurant - offering buffet and ala carte menus and operated by Tamayo's.
10. White Moon Bar - a hip wine and dine bar lounge overlooking Manila Bay

Ticket Prices

Admission price to the oceanarium is P400 for adults and P350 for children. Aquatica (show is at 7pm and 830pm on weekends) is pegged at P300. Aquatica can be bundled with the oceanarium at a package price of P500 for the 7pm show (highly recommended!). Fish Spa is offered at P120 for 20 minutes while Glass Bottom Boat Ride is P150. Aquanaut experience is P995. Swimming pool @ P200. Operating Hours: 10am to 830pm.

For more Information Click Manila Ocean Park Website

At the park entrance

Enjoying the park

Underwater Acrylic Tunnel