About Manila Ocean Park
Manila Ocean Park is a marine theme park and oceanarium located behind the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta Park, Ermita, Manila. Opened in 2008, it is the first world-class marine theme park in the Philippines. It features a 25-meter underwater acrylic tunnel, diverse marine exhibits, animal shows, and educational attractions focused on marine conservation and biodiversity.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an indoor and outdoor marine theme park built on Manila Bay. The main attraction is the Oceanarium with a walk-through acrylic tunnel surrounded by marine life. Other areas include Trails to Antarctica penguin and snow village, Jellies Exhibit, Sharks and Rays Dry Encounter, Sea Lion Show, All-Star Bird Show, and interactive fish spa. The complex includes restaurants, souvenir shops, function spaces and Hotel H2O integrated into the park.
Key highlights
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Oceanarium with 25-meter underwater acrylic tunnel
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Trails to Antarctica featuring Humboldt penguins
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Jellies Exhibit with illuminated jellyfish displays
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Sea Lion Show and All-Star Bird Show
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Sharks and Rays Dry Encounter and Fish Spa
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Hotel H2O - waterfront hotel within the park complex
History of Manila Ocean Park
Opened on March 1, 2008, developed by China Oceanis Philippines Inc. in partnership with the City of Manila. It was the first world-class oceanarium and marine theme park in the Philippines and was built as part of the redevelopment of the Luneta Park waterfront area.
Culture & Context
Serves as an educational and conservation facility promoting awareness of marine biodiversity, environmental protection and sustainable tourism in the Philippines
Route
| By air | Via Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), then road transfer to Manila city center |
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| By train |