Video: Wonders of Manila Ocean Park
A guitar fish smiles hi at Manila Ocean Park
Manila Ocean Park is finally open! I think this is one development project a lot of people are watching out for. It was slated to open last December in which I was worried at first due to the speedy development but then it moved to late February. Buddy Oggie invited me to come along since he got invites for the Partner’s Night pre-opening. He contributed some of his photos to be used for their interactive kiosk installation thus the free invites. The Oceanarium officially opened yesterday (March 1) and we now currently have the largest oceanarium in Asia. So prepare to be a kid again.
Title: Manila Ocean Park
Video and Editing: Ferdz Decena
Music: Offshore (Ambient Mix) by Chicane
Duration: 5:40
The park is only 60-70% finished, which you’ll see if you visit the place. And looking at their brochure map, it seems that only the right wing has been finished so far. The right wing is where the Oceanarium is located. Currently, only the 1st floor is open but already holds a lot of marine species endemic to our country and some imports like the giant electric eel which came from the Amazon itself. The complex also has a mall and the second floor would be an activity center.
A kid in amazement at the wonder tunnel
Even with the place still incomplete the oceanarium is already impressive and promises to be more spectacular when it’s finished. What I like about this is students and children would be able to actually see, be educated and appreciate our marine life more. I’m sure every child who goes in there will just be filled with amazement at the sights and sounds they’ll experience. In fact, the oceanarium already have about more than 2000 students booked for field trips there in the coming months. It’s great that we already have such attraction here in Manila so people would no longer have to go outside the country like Singapore to experience an oceanarium.
Adullts alike enjoying the Tunnel
I must admit that I really enjoyed the place. For one who loves snorkeling, the colors of these marine life is just more alive and vibrant here. It’s different seeing them at the ocean but seeing them here, all the details will just blow your senses. You’ll really appreciate how beautiful our planet and ocean is with these colorful marine creatures populating them. This place will really bring out the kid in you and fill you with fascination and learning.
Oceanarium entrance dome of Manila Ocean Park
The Manila Ocean Park is located behind the Quirino Grand Stand in Luneta Park, Manila. Admission price is PHP 400/ Adults and PHP 350/ kids. Manila residents gets 10% discount and Senior Citizens discount also applies. Operating hours is from 11am to 9pm. For details, you may also call (632) 567-7777.
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Sunday, March 2nd, 2008 at 7:39 pm 
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March 2nd, 2008 at 8:12 pm
thanks for the photos.. we were supposed to go there today. kaya lang, hindi natuloy. we heard nga kasi that it is not completely operational yet. we opted to wait some more until it is fully done.
is the P400 worth it? glad to see that photo taking is allowed inside.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:37 pm
we were suppose to go there earlier today but upon arrival, there was a looong line of people at the entrance. seeing that the facility is not yet fully finish, we decided to delay the visit. naisip ko kasi sayang lang yung entrance if we dont get to fully enjoy it dahil sa dami ng tao.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:54 pm
interesting. This is one of the places I’m looking forward to visiting this Holy Week. here’s to hoping they’d be open.
March 2nd, 2008 at 8:57 pm
i was there yesterday!
wala akong nasabi.. kundi. wow. ng wow.. ^_^ i really enjoyed! 2 hours!
para akong naging bata ulet.. ^_^
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:12 pm
parang cartoons lang yong manta ray hehehe!
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:32 pm
That manta is gigantic! I am soooo excited to go there sometime soon.
March 2nd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
@Gita : Hi, so far from what I’ve seen the 400 is really worth it. You could stay there all day. If it’s finished, I guess it’s more worth the price. Photos are allowed inside, but NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED. One of the sharks went amok when a flash went straight through its eyes.
@iRonnie : I expect a lot of people would come here. Yeah, I plan to go back there once everything’s finished.
@Nina : I think they’ll observe the holidays and be open by Easter. You can try calling them up from the given numbers above.
@Mimi : Katuwa ano? Ang saya. Really brings out the kid in you.
@Den : hehe. Onga eh.
@Toe : I’m sure when you get back here sa Phil, most of it should be finished.
March 2nd, 2008 at 11:50 pm
hey bai, a pleasure shooting with you again. i really relate to feeling like a kid again. you said it right on the spot, the sights are really blowing my senses away. until the next shoot!
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:58 am
Wow, that’s a cool tunnel. I’ve never seen anything like it. How’d they do that?
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:45 am
I’m looking forward of going there one of these days……..thanks for this post Ferdz….
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:57 am
At last we already have our own ocean park….
March 3rd, 2008 at 9:50 am
exciting things are happening in manila. wish i was there.
March 3rd, 2008 at 10:30 am
wow. that is indeed big. i have been to ocean adventure in bangkok and another one in singapore and i have always loved underground aquarium. we have one in subic but this one in manila is definitely a must see. thanks for sharing.
March 3rd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
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March 3rd, 2008 at 3:44 pm
bai, passed by again to let my officemates view your cool video. galing! pati soundtrack, ayos!
March 3rd, 2008 at 5:01 pm
this place is huge. i’ve seen the one in Singapore and Indonesia, pero mukhang mas maganda ito. i am excited to go there. maybe i will wait until it’s fully operational. hangkyut ng manta ray, ganda nung feeling na parang kasama mo sila.
March 3rd, 2008 at 7:11 pm
so excited to see this man made yet very real world of sea creatures. thanks for the infos.
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:55 pm
galing. ang bilis mo talaga
March 3rd, 2008 at 9:13 pm
dude ang bilis mo! galing!! looking forward to going there as well
March 4th, 2008 at 12:10 am
Ang mahal ng entrance! Oo, pag fully operational na lang siguro. Pero baka naman magtaas ng presyo pag ganun na?
Pwede ding pang-date yan a hmm hehe
March 4th, 2008 at 5:47 am
uy nice ferdz… i enjoyed the video, i got a glimpse of what to expect when i go there… ano nga pla yung nasa last part ng video?
March 4th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Looking forward to go there pag ok na lahat. I saw sa news na may part daw jan may spa tapos mga fishes ang mag sspa sayo.. Hmmm.. gusto ko i try yun! Thanks for this post! Ang bilis! Hehe
March 4th, 2008 at 9:30 am
It’s about time the Philippines have one of this. Coold photos. Is 400 pesos affordable in this day?
March 4th, 2008 at 10:27 am
it sure looks amazing!!! my brother’s bugging our mom about it. saying, we have to go there instead of HK’s ocean park.. Hehe. anyway, i think we would visit that place this april…thanks for the info.. ill tell him its only the right wing that’s opened. ;p
March 4th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
ahhhh I’m so excited to visit Ocean Park Manila!!!!!! thanks Ferdz
March 4th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Wow! The first picture is impressive!
Great we now have a Ocean Park in Manila.
I just regret it is a bit expensive for the average family. Imagine a family with 5 kids… transportation + tickets + snack…
March 4th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
great shot of the manta ray.
i’m surely going there one of these days. thanks for sharing
March 5th, 2008 at 8:28 am
ganda nga nito! hope we can visit one of these days. how safe is the parking area? is there an additional fee?
March 5th, 2008 at 10:45 am
The picture of the manta is real pretty Fredz
Looks like the Ocean Park is a hit and they’ve done a wonderful job with the aquariums. It would be more amazing if they have dolphin and whale shows 
March 5th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
The admission fee is not too bad. Quite similar to the price of our Underwater World here too! I like the first photograph, the light from the manta did add more effect to the whole composition too!
March 6th, 2008 at 1:06 am
so my wife don’t have to go there yet. aside from the fact that she may get irritated by the massive crowd, she sure will be disappointed with its incompleteness. hahaha
March 6th, 2008 at 9:43 am
wow!!! sobrang ganda… i think Manila Ocean Park is much better than the Ocean Park at HK… i love love snorkeling.. i’ll visit cguro mga May na para medyo humupa na ang crowd lol..
galing talaga ni ferdz!!
like the first pic 
March 9th, 2008 at 6:27 am
I adore that manta ray smile. Great picture.
The tunnel aquarium reminds me of Dallas World Aquarium downtown. My kids love that place. It’s neat that Manila have one of these places, even better with the mall. WE don’t have a mall in our aquarium.
March 9th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Sidney, you’re right. I was wondering about that too.
These are our charges, and I think it’s steep…I end up getting a year pass because with 5 children, it’s not that much more.
Adults – $18.95 – Children (3-12 Years) – $10.95
Seniors (60 & Older) – $14.95
Children (2 & Under) – No Charge
(Prices Do Not Include Tax)
March 10th, 2008 at 12:39 am
Didn’t know you’re into video-making din pala… Hmmm…
Anywayze, was planning on going here when it’s completed na para di naman masyadong disappointing. But your pictures here proved otherwise. Ganda! Sige na nga, my son and I will go here on Friday (huling hirit ng lakwatsa bago kami umalis
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March 10th, 2008 at 11:39 am
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March 10th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
meron akong isang post na nabasa, impressive nga raw yung park pero di nila masyadong na-enjoy kasi raw minamadali ng mga guards sa paglalakad sa tunnel para mapagbigyan yung ibang nakapila, so parang tiningnan lang nila, tapos yun na!
hopefully pagpunta namin dito, di na ganun ang sistema.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Question lang po… open po ba kau sa black Sat??? My famil plan sana 2 visit manila ocean park…. thanks
March 12th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Gud pm, Ask ko lang po kung bukas kau sa Black Sat? My Family planing to go Manila Ocean park…. Ok po ba ung location nyo and safe po ba dyan para sa mga bata?
March 15th, 2008 at 1:43 am
hi ferdz! i am amy morales and i work here at manila ocean park. i am so impressed with the picture of the guitar fish. can i save a copy and post it on my friendster account? thank you.
March 16th, 2008 at 10:44 am
I’m looking forward to see this beautiful newly opened Manila Ocean Park. But I hope it will be complete soon so as to maximize my entrance fee (P400.00). Good project!
March 17th, 2008 at 4:45 am
one of the best! its educational and entertaining at the same time. thumbs up for manila!
March 20th, 2008 at 10:22 am
we are planning to go there sana but they are not accepting gift certificate ryt now so i hope sooner and later they will accept gift certificate before my gift certificate expired…hehehhe..and i believe maraming tao ngaun coz its maundy thursday.anyway..to those who will go there…enjoy ur visit guys…ingat
March 24th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
i’ll be there sooooooooooooooooon……………i”m coming got ya fish!!!!!!!!!!!he!he!
March 30th, 2008 at 1:55 am
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April 5th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Cool! My family was here this afternoon and we enjoyed watching the giant arapaima, the huge manta rays and the whale shark and the scuba diver feeding the fish ha ha! I guess the entrance fees were worth it! We want to come back again and hope to see more and bigger marine animals!
April 5th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Great place! Please note though that credit cards are currently accepted for entrance fees but not at the souvenir shop and Ozeano restaurant. Food and drinks are not allowed inside. The system is much better now. You will get a number and your name will be called so that you can buy tickets. When we went there at 2:15pm today, our number was called at around 2:40 pm so waiting time is around 30 minutes to 1 hour. Don’t worry, chairs are all over the place. Ventilation is much better outside though. Tour is around 2 hours.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
hi der! :3
May 6th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
npadaan lng..
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 am
[...] visit for a latter month. Ferdz was so lucky to have an invites on the Partners Pre-Opening Night. See the Manila Ocean Park from Ironwulf’s eyes without the large crowd. It indeed looks fun to [...]
October 18th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Grabe ang ganda ng manila ocean park!! babalak at babalik parin aq d2 grabe!!!