When we went to Manila Ocean Park last Saturday, I was surprised to see numerous visitor because several schools held their educational field trip that day. Just imagine the scenario: it was like a pandemonium, the air-conditioning was not enough to cool the place with throng of people, making it freaking hot. I was almost dismayed at first, but nonetheless the featured attractions was still enough to make my day.
The Manila Ocean Park is the first marine theme park in the Philippines. It is an integrated urban resort with marine life attractions and a hotel that is geared toward as a tourist attraction for all ages. As a theme park it is subdivided into several sections, among which are the Oceanarium, Yexel Musuem, Birds of Prey, Jellies Light Display, Sharks and Stingray, Penguins of Antarctica and Liquid Buffet. Each has their own corresponding entrance fees which makes it convenient for visitors to choose the areas that interest them and leave off the others. We bought a bundled promo in Metro Deal that combines several exhibits areas on a single discounted ticket.
The main attraction of Manila Ocean Park is the Oceanarium which houses different sea creatures from about 277 species all of which is indigenous in Southeast Asia. It has seven sections and the main feature is the curved walkway tunnel. It also has an educational activity area, function rooms for events, and shark and stingray viewing area situated in two levels. The Jellies Exhibit on the other hand is a separate attraction which hosts jellyfishes on a light display. Other attractions also includes the Trails to Antarctica which features Humboldt penguins and lastly the Birds of Prey Kingdom which features Brahminy Kites.
The Oceanarium
The Oceanarium
Birds of Prey
Jellies
Trails to Antartica
Sharks & Sting Ray
Yexel Museum
How to Get There:
1. It is located beside the Quirino Grand Stand near Rizal Park.
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