Manila Ocean Park Entrance
The front of the Manila Ocean Park Building
I’ve been to Manila Ocean Park twice already this year. The first time was last June 20th with my father, step mom and my step mom’s step sister who came from California. It was Fathers’ Day at that time. I came back just recently with my office colleagues and friends. There were some stuffs that I were not able to see and experience during my first trip at the Manila Ocean Park like the musical fountain experience, an awesome musical, water, laser and light show with special effects. The clouds were crying, it rained so hard so the show did not push through at that time.
Schedule of Events
The Ticket
The Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium in Manila, Philippines. It is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Group Ltd (COG), a company that specializes in the investment, building, and operation of public aquarium/oceanarium attractions. It is 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 metres (82 ft) underwater acrylic tunnel.
With my colleagues and friends
With my step mom and her step sister
With my office colleagues and friends
Here are some of the main attractions at the Manila Ocean Park :
OCEANARIUM
The Oceanarium features variety of colorful fishes and marine species taken from Philippine waters. Its main attraction is a 25-meter long, 220 degree curved acrylic walkway tunnel. Visitors will be exploring the secrets of the ocean and surrounded by such underwater wonders without actually getting wet.
Sections of the Manila Ocean Park Oceanarium
1. Agos (Flow) – A rainforest motif and you will see water cascading from a simulated waterfall that also flows into 8 different water tanks, each containing collection of freshwater fauna. This flow replicates the water cycle that begins on land and eventually leads to the open ocean, highlighting the interconnectedness between earth and sea. The rocky shoreline is represented by the Dalampasigan pool where one can physically interact with some of the animals on display.
Me at the Agos Section
Arapaima Gigas, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world
Me ~ Elvie with my aunt Rhea and step mom, Mama Zen
White Spotted Bamboo Sharks and Starfishes
Orbiculate Cardinal Fish
Boer's Batfish
Common Lionfish
Reef Stonefish
Snowflake Moray Eel
3. Laot (Fishing Ground) – Four large tanks featuring a collection of marine fish from the open sea that are often utilized as food.
Laot Section of the Oceanarium
4. Buhay na Karagatan (The Living Ocean) – the main attraction of the oceanarium is a 25-meter long walkway tunnel with 220-degree curved acrylic walls similarly seen in Ocean Park Hong Kong, Underwater World in Singapore, Siam Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand and Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The difference between MOP's is a 220-degree curved tunnel as compared to the standard 180-degree curved tunnels seen in other Asian countries. This is a remarkable encounter with the beautiful species of the underwater world.
Buhay na Karagatan Section
With Fe Imperial in the walkway tunnel
5. Kalaliman ( The Deep ) - showcases marine animals found in the deepest parts of the Philippine's waters 
6. Pagi (Sting Ray)– variety of rays fly over while you're under this unique Overhang Tank.
7. Pating (Shark) – features several species of shark. Though sharks are often described as savage man-eaters, most sharks would prefer to avoid rather than approach people.
ACQUATICA MUSICAL FOUNTAIN
Manila's tallest musical fountain as tall as 120 feet high and the largest water and laser show consisting of over 1,600 water nozzles; fabulous water, music, lights and special effects; backed by live performance.
Acquatica presents a Moonlight Adventure with the Maiden of the Sea. We went to the Musical Fountain venue just in front of the Manila Ocean Park building at 6:30 PM since the show starts at 7:00 PM. As we exited the building, we were surprised to see a lot of enthusiastic people already lining up for this night attraction. There were several buses waiting for them. As we enter the venue, our tickets were scanned and the staff tore the Maiden of the Sea portion. We were also given free raincoats since we will all get wet during the musical fountain show. Wearing the raincoats made us feel hot and we were sweating as if we were inside a sauna bath. I don’t like the sticky feeling and I felt like wanting to take a bath soonest. We were lucky to get good seats despite a number of people present during that day and enjoyed the show. Before the show began, there was a splash of towering water as if they were testing it first. Then it started with great voice over or narration of the story of a great wealthy kingdom which later on was punished for the abuse or harm they did to mother nature. A group of performers entered dancing and doing a lip sync of the songs. It was like a musical theather play but done outdoor. The towering fountains, the laser, lights, music and special effects added colors and drama to the story. It was cool, amazing and I love it !!! Here are some of the photos taken with my friends at the venue and during the show.
Acquatica presents a Moonlight Adventure with the Maiden of the Sea. We went to the Musical Fountain venue just in front of the Manila Ocean Park building at 6:30 PM since the show starts at 7:00 PM. As we exited the building, we were surprised to see a lot of enthusiastic people already lining up for this night attraction. There were several buses waiting for them. As we enter the venue, our tickets were scanned and the staff tore the Maiden of the Sea portion. We were also given free raincoats since we will all get wet during the musical fountain show. Wearing the raincoats made us feel hot and we were sweating as if we were inside a sauna bath. I don’t like the sticky feeling and I felt like wanting to take a bath soonest. We were lucky to get good seats despite a number of people present during that day and enjoyed the show. Before the show began, there was a splash of towering water as if they were testing it first. Then it started with great voice over or narration of the story of a great wealthy kingdom which later on was punished for the abuse or harm they did to mother nature. A group of performers entered dancing and doing a lip sync of the songs. It was like a musical theather play but done outdoor. The towering fountains, the laser, lights, music and special effects added colors and drama to the story. It was cool, amazing and I love it !!! Here are some of the photos taken with my friends at the venue and during the show.
Here we are wearing our raincoats
Fe and Me waiting for the show to start
See the crowd !
Can we take off our raincoats ? It is getting hot !
Aquanaut is a new and exciting underwater activity using a special diving helmet that lets you breath freely. Designed to introduce you to the excitement of the underwater world, this amazing underwater walking experience allows you to see the marine life up-close while guided by a qualified Aquanaut diving instructor.
The fascinating, one-of-a-kind experience brings Filipino to a rare, up-close encounter of the marine life under the sea. Imagine getting close enough to these charming underwater species as you get the feel of walking right into the bottom of the sea. Aquanaut Voyage has truly made underwater walking experience possible. This unique diving system uses a special helmet that let’s you breath freely. See for yourself and discover. This cost Php 995.00 per head for a 10 minutes up-close encounter with the underwater world species.
The fascinating, one-of-a-kind experience brings Filipino to a rare, up-close encounter of the marine life under the sea. Imagine getting close enough to these charming underwater species as you get the feel of walking right into the bottom of the sea. Aquanaut Voyage has truly made underwater walking experience possible. This unique diving system uses a special helmet that let’s you breath freely. See for yourself and discover. This cost Php 995.00 per head for a 10 minutes up-close encounter with the underwater world species.
JELLIES, THE DANCING SEA FAIRIES
At the Entrance of the Jellies Museum
The Jellies, the dancing sea fairies is another attraction at the Manila Ocean Park. It is a museum of the different types of Jelly fishes. The room is dark and in each of the aquarium you can see the awesome jellies doing rhythmic dances and their color changes depending on the light-reflected color combinations inside the tank.
Look at the dancing jellies behind us !
MARINE LIFE HABITAT
Marine Life Habitat (Sea Lions) just opened this September, 2010 and is now home to the newest and most loveable members of its marine life community, the South American Sea Lions. Set amidst a specially designed open walk-through with a multi-level viewing facility, the sea lions are housed through a Marine Life Habitat simulated to depict their natural habitat of rocky cliffs and beaches. Sea Lions are intelligent marine mammals….see them perform at the Manila Ocean Park.
FISH SPA
Experience a different way to pamper yourself! After a nice long walk along our beautiful Oceanarium exhibits, you might want to dip your feet into the Manila Ocean Park Fish Spa. Here, you will find a spectacular species of fish most commonly known as the Doctor Fish, so named for the wonders they have been known to do for people with skin related diseases. Watch as these small fish nibble away only affected and dead areas of the skin, leaving your healthy skin to grow. The Fish Spa costs Php 120.00 per head.
RESTAURANTS
Makansutra Asian Food Village, Manila Ocean Park
Imagine. Char Kway Teow and Hainan Chicken RIce from Singapore, Adobo from Philippine, Nasi Lemak from Malaysia, Satay from Indonesia, Dim Sum from Hongkong and many other Asian flavors in one location , with open kitchens all dressed up like village food stalls- for your picking to have a completely satisfying old world style Asian meal. And once that dream ends, head back to reality and down to Makansutra Asian Food Village in Manila because that is where it happens. Over seventy dishes from all over Asia are served in Makansutra's first regional food court at a reasonable and affordable price.
Filipino cooking clay pots and our famous delicacy, the puto bumbong
Makansutra Asian Food Village, Manila Ocean Park
2/F Sunset Quay Manila Ocean Park, Luneta
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone: +63 2 567 3512
Fax: +63 2 567 3512 loc. 105
Email: contact@makansutra.com
Ozeano Fusion Restaurant, Manila Ocean Park
This restaurant offers American, Asian, Asian Fusion, European and Mediterranean cuisines. It is operated by Tamayos’ Catering on the second floor. Its glass-enclosed corner gives one a sweeping view of Manila Bay and the world-famous sunset.
The Bar at the Ozeano Fusion Restaurant
The interior of the restaurant
Fe, Me and Tina
From left : Fe, Me and my friends from Parque Espana
Ozeano Fusion Restaurant, Manila Ocean Park
2nd Floor Manila Ocean Park, Luneta
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone : + 63 2 567-7779
The San Mig Cafe
The Menu
Me, Aunt Rhea and my step mom, Mama Zen
We are eating ice cream on the cone at San Mig Cafe
With my father... Waiting for our food
SHOPS AND STORES AT MANILA OCEAN PARK
Here are some of the shops and stores inside Manila Ocean Park :
Cute Stuffed Toys
More animal stuffed toys at the Animal Bone and Skin Museum
Cute Bears at the Bear Cuddler Store
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| Hello Kitty Collection Store |
Pasalubong Store - The home of Filipino made delicacies
Vente Vente Store... All items sold for only Php 20.00 each
COMING SOON AT MANILA OCEAN PARK ...
Concourse Plaza:
The Concourse Plaza houses big events like concerts, performances and product launches for the whole year.
Marine-Themed Mall:
The first marine-themed mall in the Philippines which houses 25 restaurants where customers can enjoy Manila's beautiful sunset, and even dine al fresco. The mall also features 30 unique stores.
Open Water Marine Habitat:
The Open Water Marine Habitat is an outdoor swimming pool with diving facilities where visitors go snorkeling or diving.
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