Manila Ocean Park

Last February 15, 2011 at around 3:00 o' clock in the afternoon, my family and I headed to Manila Ocean Park for our very first Marine Encounter together.

It is considered as Asia's largest underwater viewing tunnel, stretching  up to 25 meters long with a curve of 220 degrees. Over 5,000 varieties of marine creatures from around 300 species, all indigenous to the Philippines and the Southeast Asia are displayed.


Here's our exciting, enticing and enriching experience.

On our way to the Park

Entrance to the Oceanarium

Descending

Man-made pond with cascading waterfalls

Papa and Mama immensely enjoying the experience

Wooden Carving

Bamboo Inspired Aquarium

Sting Rays

Queer Creature

Jumbo Aquarium

This one's cute.

Pouting Lips

Interactive Screen

Eel

Tag Name

Papa and Mama

With my younger brother Glene

Steering Wheel

Hmmm... This is something new!

More Clicks!

Feeding time is happy time.

Wake up!

Water Snakes

Zebra Print

Herculean View

Aquatic Vertebrae

Crowded Underwater Viewing Tunnel

But we still managed to strike a pose

Voila! The golden fish turns into a gorgeous prince :)

An exhibit on Water Preservation

Very educational

Water is one of nature's most important gifts to mankind.

In general, doctors recommend 8 or 9 cups of water a day 

for an average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate.

Superferry  and the Manila Bay Sunset

Waiting for the show to start

Excited!

Splash!

Welcome to the Musical Fountain Show!

And the story telling begins...

Vibrant Colors

Multi-sensory spectacle

Animated marine characters

An octopus playing the piano

I just love it :)

Laser Lights

Fireworks

Mesmerizing sound

Awesome!

Entertaining

Comical

Amusing

Simply spectacular

We were  truly fascinated  by the wonders of the sea in the Oceanarium attraction. It  is indeed a breath-taking marine life exhibit at par with Asia's best.


The Musical Fountain Show is the country's first and grandest musical fountain comparable to that of the Philippine neighboring countires.  The extravaganza showcases a mind-blowing display of fire, music, and laser lights, backed by animated marine characters flashing on a water screen. We enjoyed it more.


Manila Ocean Park is located at Roxas Boulevard near Quirino Grandstand, opposite  the Rizal Park and the Museo Pambata.

Admission to the Oceanarium:

Php 400 per head for adults
Php 350 per head for children 4ft & below
Free for children 2ft & below

Monday & Tuesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Last selling of tickets at 6:15 pm

Wednesday to Friday: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm
Last selling of tickets at 7:45 pm

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Last selling of tickets at 7:45 pm

Admission to the Musical Fountain Show:
Php 300 per head
Free for children 2ft and below

Wednesday to Sunday 7:00 PM
Last selling of tickets at 6:30 PM
Show runs for 30 minutes

http://www.manilaoceanpark.com/ 

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