Manila Ocean Park, Manila Overview

Manila Ocean Park is one of the premiere marine-themed parks in the Philippines, located behind Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park area of Manila. The oceanarium houses more than 13000 sea creatures from 277 species. The prime highlight is its 25-meter glass tunnel. Besides the sharks, eels, and stingrays floating above, beside, and in front of you, you can also slip on a mermaid suit and watch the penguins in a freezing cold temperature.

In addition to this, you can also watch the sea lion and bird shows and enjoy a 4D ride. Located right next to the Manila Bay, the water for the park is also sourced from here. In addition to that, the close vicinity to the bay makes it an accessible point to a plethora of dining options and other major attractions. What's more, the park also has a hotel of its own called the Hotel H2O where you can enjoy a perfectly comfortable stay amidst pleasant ambiance.

Highlights of the Manila Ocean Park

Oceanarium
Oceanarium is the prime attraction at the park. Boasting of thousands of aquatic animals floating around you, the curved tunnel lets to enjoy an experience that is exclusive only to the place.
Barnyard
Baryard is the area designated for smaller animals. Here you can interact with tiny creatures like hamsters, rabbits, chickens, rats and guinea pigs etc.
Birdhouse
The Birdhouse houses thousands of birds of different species and habitat. Once inside, you can play with buzzing birds all around you.
Sea Lion Show
The unique Sea Lion Show lets you watch trained sea lions that have been brought to the park from South America. What is amazing is that these sea lions are trained for small entertainment tricks like catching balls, somersaulting and twerking etc.
All Star Bird Show
All Star Bird Show is a similar show that is a display of several gorgeous birds like macaws, cockatoos and eagles etc. performing amazing tricks in the air.
Penguin Talk Show
Penguin Talk Show is another one of the amazing shows in the park which lets you experience digital puppetry in real time.
World of Creepy Crawlies
At the World of Creepy Crawlies, you can interact and gain an insight on the creepy crawlies in the likes of freakish frogs, insects, bugs and spiders etc.
Trails to Antarctica Penguin Exhibit
This one is a most unique experience in the park. You can not only watch the penguins brought from Antarctica but also have small interactions with them; you can even feed the Humboldt penguins as they swim and play in freezing cold water.
Trails to Antarctica Christmas Village
This trail is a set up of a small village that has been done up in Christmas festivities. The houses are adorned with tinsel and holly. You can put on a snowsuit and have a gala time. Do not take lots of cute pictures for your instagrams.
Fish Spa
Considered to be one of the exotic experiences in the park, you can sit and relax while the fish nibble the dead skin off your feet making them look fresh and leaving you rejuvenated.
Jellies Exhibit
Jellyfish are one of the most gorgeous creatures in the sea. At the Manila Ocean Park, you can have an enthralling experience with some multimedia intervention and music.
Neon Rides
Enjoying neon rides in the park is one of the most fun experiences to gain at the park. The Volkswagen themed cars are lit up in neon lights and bright decor which you can ride around the premises, enjoying yourself thoroughly.
Symphony Evening Show
Symphony Evening Show is a magnificent display of marine creatures from water fountains rising as high as 120 feet. A perfect symphony of basic elements of the earth- water, fire and air, and of course light, these water fountains form animated shapes of marine creatures with the help of multimedia and technology.
Mermaid Swim Experience
Seeing a mermaid was a childhood dream for most of us. At Manila Ocean Park, you can actually put on a mermaid tail and go swim in the waters like an actual one. You can also ask a photographer to take pictures for you.
Sharks and Rays Swim Encounter
You can also put on a swim gear and meet the beastly sharks and other aquatic creatures in the waters. You can not only pat them but also get educated about them.

Timings for the Attractions in Manila Ocean Park

Oceanarium
Timings: Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays - 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Last Entry - 7:15 PM
Sharks and Rays Encounter
Timings: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Last Entry - 5:45 PM
Mermaid Swim Experience
Timings: Scheduled Daily at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Trails to Antarctica
Timings: Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays - 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Last Entry - 7:15 PM
Aquanaut Village
Timings: Scheduled Daily at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM: 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM
The Barnyard
Timings: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Jellies Exhibit
Timings: Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Last Entry - 6:30 PM
Fish Spa
Timings: Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Last Entry - 6:30 PM
Symphony Evening Show
Timings: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sea Lion Show
Timings: Scheduled Daily at 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
All Star Bird Show
Timings: Scheduled Daily at 1:15 PM to 01:45 PM and 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
Back of the House
Timings: Monday to Friday - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Penguin Talk Show
Timings: Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Show runs every 30 minutes
Supertoy Collection
Timings: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Last Entry - 5:30 PM
World of Creepy Crawlies
Timings: Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Last Entry - 6:30 PM
The Birdhouse
Timings: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Last Entry - 5:30 PM
Augmented Reality Encounter
Timings: Monday to Friday - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays - 9:00 AM - 8:00 P
Last Entry - 7:51 PM
Neon Rides
Timings: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Packages and Ticket Prices at Manila Ocean Park

Ocean’s Madness 5
Cost - PHP 650
Attractions include-
1. Oceanarium
2. Symphony Evening Show
3. Trails to Antarctica (Penguin Exhibit and Christmas Village)
4. Augmented Reality with 1 6R photo
Marine Voyage 15
Cost - PHP 995
Attractions include-
1. Oceanarium
2. Symphony Evening Show
3. The Barnyard
4. The Birdhouse
5. Sharks and Rays Dry Encounter
6. Sea Lion Show
7. All Star Bird Show
8. Penguin Talkshow
9. Back of the house
10. Fish Spa
11. World of Creepy Crawlies
12. Birds of Prey Kingdom
13. Neon Rides
Sea Breeze Experience 12
Cost - PHP 795
Attractions include-
1. Oceanarium
2. Symphony Evening Show
3. The Barnyard
4. The Birdhouse
5. Super Toy Collection
6. Sea Lion Show
7. All Star Bird Show
8. Back of the house
9. Fish Spa
10. World of Creepy Crawlies
11. Neon Rides
Deep Sea Rush 6
Cost - PHP 595
Attractions include-
1. Oceanarium
2. Symphony Evening Show
3. The Barnyard
4. The Birdhouse
5. World of Creepy Crawlies
6. Sea Lion Show

Tips

Try carrying as little baggage as possible. It will be inconvenient and difficult to walk around the park with a heavy backpack.
It is advisable for you to wear comfortable footwear as you will have to walk around a lot.
However, carry a bottle of water and some packed snacks.
Also, do not forget to carry a camera so you can capture all the beautiful scenes.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Manila Ocean Park is between July and September if you want to steer clear of the crowds. Besides, the park tends to get over crowded, especially after lunch. So it is advisable to visit in the early hours of the morning.