Visitors will be exploring the secrets
of the ocean and surrounded by such underwater wonders without
actually getting wet. The Oceanarium also has a multi-purpose
hall which will house interactive multi-media educational
exhibits and capable of hosting various functions. After
the journey, one can enjoy a sumptuous meal at "Tagpuan",
an al fresco dining facility. Entrance fees will range between
Php 200 (for students) to Php 400.
More Attractions
Aside from the Oceanarium, Manila Ocean
Park will have a marine–themed mall and a boutique
hotel, which are scheduled to open late next year. The mall
will feature new and unique shops that are not commonly
found in other malls and a unique restaurant row located
at the rear of the facility, alongside a promenade that
offers an unobstructed view of the Manila Bay.
This part of the park is free and accessible
to the public. The 120-room hotel will also have a marine
theme. Rooms facing the bay will have an uninterrupted view
of the ocean and the renowned Manila Bay sunset, while others
will have one wall of aquarium in the privacy of their own
room, which will be a first-of-its-kind in the world.
The Concourse Plaza, located at the main
entrance of the park is the central activity area for the
facility. This is where various big events will take place
throughout the year. For those who would like to snorkel
or even dive without having to go to far-flung places, the
two Open Water Marine Habitats will give you that exact
experience.
This facility is scheduled to open in April
2008. Manila Ocean Park is owned by China Oceanis Philippines
Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered
firm that has operated four oceanariums in China.
