Manila Ocean Park is located behind Rizal Park in Manila. It is one of the advanced ocean parks in Asia, and is the first
state-of-the-art Oceanarium in the Philippines. It is open from 10am to 6pm daily.
Guest are in for a treat as they gaze at more than 10, 000 marine creatures indigenous to the Philippines and some
parts of Southeast Asia in the Oceanarium, a visual spectacle of sharks, stingrays, eels, and colorful fishes. Its
diversity is both an educational and amusing display that can be rivaled to some of the world's best theme parks. You
can walk through Asia's largest underviewing tunnel and catch a wonderful view of the aquatic display.
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Sections of MOP Oceanarium:
1. Agos (Flow) – a rainforest motif complete with 8 tanks of freshwater fishes.
2. Bahura (The Reef) – exhibition of artificial corals in 48 tanks.
3. Laot (Fishing Ground) – features big fish and Eagle-spotted rays in a long tank.
4. Buhay na Karagatan (Living Ocean) – the main attraction of the oceanarium is a 25-metre long walkway tunnel
with 220-degree curved acrylic walls similarly seen in Ocean Park Hongkong, 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.
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.
Other Attractions:
1) Aquatica Musical Fountain Show
It is Philippines's first and tallest musical fountain as tall as 120 feet high and the largest water and
laser show consisting of over 1,600 water nozzles; water, music, lights & special effects; backed
by live performance.
2) Marine Life Habitat
It is a Sea lion performance, opened in September 2010.
3) Fish Spa
It is an exciting Spa experience to be treated by a doctor fish, these small fishes gently nibbles
away dead skin on your hands and feet, leaving the healthy skin to grow. The process is painless
and will let you enjoy a slight tingling sensation on your feet.
4) Jellies – Dancing Sea Fairies
A Jellies Exhibit which has the different jellyfish species around the world, from the smallest,
largest, and even the most dangerous. Designed with the newest technology in lighting, music,
and multimedia effects.
5) Aquanaut Voyage
This fascinating, awe inspiring, one of a kind experience which brings the visitors to a rare, up-
close encounter of marine life under the sea. Dive and interact with 5, 000 fishes stingrays in the
Oceanarium’s largest aquarium. It also has a unique special helmet that lets you breathe freely
and makes underwater walking possible. Dive and discover!
6) Glass Bottom Ride.
Glass Bottom Ride is a perfect blend of discovery and excitement. It is designed to give the
visitors a best possible view of fishes without going underwater.
7) Trail to Antartica
a) Snow Village
It is a snow place where visitors can get to experience the freezing temperatures of the
Land of the South Pole which can drop to below 15 degrees Celsius.
b) Penguin Quest
The first and only penquin park in the Philippines where visitors can get to feed and have
some photos with the Humboldt Penguins (Spheniscus humboldti), a South American
species from the coastlines of Chile and Peru, close to Antartica.
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