Here are some things to know about the Manila Ocean Park, one of Manila’s top tourist attraction.
MANILA OCEAN PARK – If you want this marine experience, this place is surely the place to be and be in awe of different sea creatures.
One of the top tourist destinations in Manila is the Manila Ocean Park located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. This is the first oceanarium in the whole country and one of the largest in the Southeast Asia.
Apart from the famous theme parks in the Philippines, this oceanarium is also al must visit for a unique marine experience with a lot of sea creatures on the other side of the wall.
Diverse marine life is presented here including the exotic species such as sea dragons, seahorses, jellyfish, and colorful tropical fish.
The attractions
- Oceanarium
This attraction is a home to over 14,000 marine creatures. This has seven sections that contains 3,000 cubic meters of seawater. The highlight is the 220° curved walkway tunnel, a walkthrough where you will get the stunning experience of walking with sea creatures swimming over your head.
- Trail To Antartica
This is the first penguin park facility in the Philippines. This place is a peek of what life is in the coldest and most mysterious part of the planet.
- World Of Creepy Crawlies
In this zone is where guests can deepen their knowledge about insects, worms, spiders, bugs, and frogs or also called collectively as the Creepy Crawlies.
- Jellies Dancing Sea Fairies
On display are the different species of “dancing sea fairies” or more popularly known as jellyfishes. Be drawn and enamored as to how their transparent bodies gracefully moves to the multi-media effects and breathtaking music.
- Super Toy Collection
This is a zone filled with fun, picture-perfect corners, and interaction. This zone displays the largest toy collection in the Philippines where kids and kids at heart will surely enjoy.
The Shows
- All Star Bird Show
Be amazed of not just the awesome tricks and amazing stunts of these creatures but also of the realization of their environmental message. The show’s stars are macaws, cockatoos, and eagles- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Time: 12:30pm | 4:30pm
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Schedule: Saturday – Sunday / Public Holidays
- Time: 12:30pm | 3:00pm | 4:30pm
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Sea Lion Show
The adorable performing sea lions of South America will surely capture your heart. This fantastic show is not just about their special skills and unique characteristics and getting that cute kiss photo with them but also about significant detail on environmental conservation.- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Time: 12:30pm | 4:30pm
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Schedule: Saturday – Sunday / Public Holidays
- Time: 12:30pm | 3:00pm | 4:30pm
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
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