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MANILA OCEAN PARK

1/24/2009 | Posted by ghen the backpacker

Manila Ocean Park is the first themed-park Oceanarium in the Philippines. Since it just started, one can't expect it to be as huge as the one at Hongkong or Singapore but it's definitely worth the visit!

We arrived in Manila around 5pm from our Taal Volcano Trekking in Tagaytay. Got off at the crossroads between Lawton and the U.N Avenue then crossed to the other side of the street and walked towards the Quirino Grand stand where Manila Ocean Park is located behind. But before getting there, we stopped by at Jollibee for dinner then headed off to our destination!

No matter how tiresome the day was, our excitement never ceased! It was almost 6pm when we finally reached the place. The entrance welcomes you with its large hallway with food stands at the sideways then directs you to the aquaworld! Entrance fee is for P400/pax.

The Oceanarium

Start your jouney from the mini jungle and as you go along, just like the Oceanarium at Hongkong Ocean Park, you'll see diff. species of the marine life through diff. set of aquariums: Bahura (coral reef), Laot (fishing ground), Buhay na Karagatan (the ocean life) and Ang Kalaliman (the deep).

Got more fascinated with the Ocean Life section since it's where the underground tunnel is located. It's actually an aquarium in a form of a tunnel. In here, you can see diff. marine creatures such as Stingrays, Sharks and a lot more swimming above you. Felt so much like you are under the sea!

I believe Manila Ocean park is not far from being one of the world class oceanariums in Asia in the near future! The themed-park is definitely one way to educate us with what Philippine marine life is rich at. Schools and other organizations can set up educational tours too. Surely, more upcoming exciting activities are being planned ahead. Hope to back here in a year or two!

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OCEAN PARK, Hongkong

11/29/2007 | Posted by ghen the backpacker

It was a day of long walk yet an exciting escapade as we headed off to Ocean Park. We got lost before getting to the place. From Kowloon City, we took the Star Ferry route since we were at the Avenue of Stars that time and it's just a 10 minute walk to the Star Ferry terminal. From there, it takes another 30 mins to arrive at the Central. Instead of going straight to the Bus terminal, we went to MRT first, thinking that was the right way to go. Realizing we weren't on the right track, we stopped by at one corner to take our lunch since it was already 12 noon. Few minutes after we're done eating, luckily, a man behind advised us to go directly to the bus terminal and take the bus no. 6 towards Ocean Park. And so off we go.

Finally, we have reached one of the most spectacular amusement parks with huge oceanariums in the world -- the Ocean Park. We hurriedly paid the ticket fee and all that long walk seemed forgotten! You will find the park in between two separate mountain peeks, the Marine Land, where you can see the Oceanariums, and the Lowland, where you can find the Sky Fair and the Giant Pandas.

You can also take the escalator that will bring you up to the upper part of the Marine Land. Its attractions include the Ocean Theatre, the Pacific Pier, the Atoll Reef, a lot more.

Ocean Theatre- you can find the must-see amazing dolphin performances at the pool.

On the other side is the Pacific Pier where sea lions rollick on their own.

Take a tour at the famous Allot Reef as well --- where you can see live marine creatures inside a huge oceanarium.

Never miss to experience their roller coaster rides and other breath-taking rides too

Your visit at the Ocean Park won't be complete without visiting the famous Giant Pandas. Apart from the dolphins and sea lions, you will see the Pandas being caged at the Lowland areas so you have to travel by Cable car from the Marine Land. The Cable car lets you view the wonderful and captivating scenery down below, including the sea and mountain views and the surrounding areas.

At the Lowland area, catch a ride at the breath-taking Sky Fair helium balloons too. It's definitely huge and will fly you up to the sky!

The habitat of the Giant Panda closes at around 7pm since that's the normal rest time of the pandas so we need to rush in. Fortunately, we were still able to take a peek at them for a few minutes. They were so lovely and very cute. They look so huggable just like the panda stuff toys☻ The Giant Pandas are well-known with their black and white coat and they look like bears. They are considered endangered species and mostly found at the central mountains in China. Upon exit, you will see the Ocean Park souvenir shops.

I believe we missed a lot of must-see places at the park. If only we didn't get lost, we could have been at the park since morning and toured and visited all that it has to offer. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the place and wish to be back soon!! ☻

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