Manila’s Ocean Park
Is without doubt one of the Philippines greatest attractions & undoubtedly one of the best marine aquariums in Asia.
This is a great day out for any family & what better way is there to teach our children, the priceless value & diversity of our marine species. Only by education is it going to be possible to learn how to conserve our corals & fish species for the benefit of future generations. Take a journey through the park and marvel at the sheer beauty of some of the Marine life just meters from the shoreline. You will soon realise why marine biologists now say that certain parts of the Philippines have the greatest bio-diversity of marine life anywhere on the planet.
Agos - Flow
Enter the journey and witness water cascading from an artificial waterfall that flows into 8 different water tanks displaying various flora and fauna. The water flow replicates the fresh water source that eventually leads to the open ocean, creating a model of the interconnections between land and sea. The rocky shoreline is showcased in a Touch Pool where one can physically encounter animals on display.
Bahura - Reef
The Philippines is home to a vast number of coral life forms. Bahura is a series of 46 tanks that feature the very colorful Philippine underwater rainforest. Be fascinated with the multiple hues and diverse life forms found in our Philippine coral reefs.
Laot - Fishing Ground
Four big distinct aquariums will display an assortment of fish in all sizes and colors. These impressively large exhibits will definitely be a sight to behold.
Buhay na Karagatan - Living Ocean
Experience a slice of ocean life! Enjoy a breathtaking 25-meter walk along an underwater tunnel and experience how marine animals interact with each other in their natural habitat. This main feature of the Oceanarium provides an unmatched and truly awesome encounter with the rich underwater world.
Ang Kalaliman - The Deep
Ang Kalaliman’s deep sea resident is the barracuda - known for its toothy grin as the “Tiger of the Sea”. Be mesmerized by one of the ocean’s most interesting and sometimes feared inhabitants.
Pagi - Overhang tank
Watch a variety of rays fly over while you’re under this unique Overhang Tank. Walk beneath these magnificent creatures and marvel at how freely they swim and interact with each other.
Pating - Shark
The Philippines is home to several species of shark. Come fact-to-face with the wonderful, often misunderstood, predators of the sea - only here at MOP
Education & Conservation
Manila Ocean Park is dedicated to educate and spread awareness on the conservation and preservation of Philippine marine life. Our Public Education Programs form a most important part of our daily operations here at Manila Ocean Park. Regular facility efforts extend from marine life exhibits and interactive multi-media offerings, to symposiums, workshops, and film-presentations.
Research
Manila Ocean Park is committed to conducting science research activities to help develop technologies necessary to sustain and/or possibly enhance the current state of marine biodiversity in the country.
Currently, MOP is conducting an empirical research on the development of a technology for coral propagation for reef rehabilitation in cooperation with Prof. Benjamin Vallejo of the University of the Philippines.
Through these programs, Manila Ocean Park hopes to develop a whole new generation of environmentally conscious Filipinos who will take ownership, pride and responsibility for their heritage and who will work towards a future in harmony with nature.
MANILA OCEAN PARK, Behind the Quirino Grandstand Luneta, Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 5677777 Fax: (632) 5672309
