Manila Ocean Park
The Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium in Manila behind the historical Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park. It is divided into seven sections; the Agos (Flow), a rainforest motif with tanks of freshwater fishes, the Bahura (Reef), exhibits artificial corals, Laot (fishing ground), features big fish and Eagle spotted rays in a long tank, Kalaliman (the Deep), showcases the marine animals of the Philippine deep waters, Buhay na Karagatan (the Living Ocean), a 25-meter long walkway tunnel with 220-degree acrylic walls , Pagi (Sting Ray), a breathtaking view of fly over stingrays down under the unique overhang Tank and Pating (Shark), featuring several species of shark. The other sections of the park include the Concourse Plaza that will host big events like concerts, performances and product launches, the Marine-themed mall which will house 25 restaurants and 30 unique stores, and the Open Water Marine Habitat which has an outdoor swimming pool with diving facilities for snorkeling and the diving. The oceanarium is 8000 sq meters, larger than the Sentosa Underwaterworld oceanarium in Singapore, it has a 25 metres underwater acrylic tunnel which includes a travellator.
The Manila Ocean Park is also dedicated to educate and spread awareness on the conservation and preservation of Philippine marine life.
Admission
P400 for adults P350 for children. Opens at 10 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends, and closes at 9 p.m.
Address
MANILA OCEAN PARK, Behind the Quirino Grandstand Luneta, Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 5677777 Fax: (632) 5672309
Reservations@manilaoceanpark.com
Tips
Some sections of the park may still be under construction.
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manila ocean park is nice but too expensive.. boring for grown ups like me