Philippine Tourism Authority Manager Robert Dean Barbers together with Manila Ocean Park President Lim Chee Yong walk through an aquarium tunnel called the oceanarium inside the Manila Ocean Park in Manila.
There’s a new place to look out for by year end. The Office of the President together with the Philippine Tourism Authority will open a new park at the back of Quirino Grandstand in Manila. What used to be a boardwalk will now house a new facility. The park, named Manila Ocean Park is the first world-class marine themed complex in the country. It will bring together an oceanarium, a mall, restaurant row, hotel, open water marine habitats, and multi-purpose function facilities.
According to China Oceanis Philippines, Inc., the park’s developer, the oceanarium is 80% complete and is targeted to open by December of this year. The other facilities such as the hotel and the mall is scheduled to open first quarter of 2008.
The oceanarium will showcase 20,000 marine inhabitants and will definitely be one of the largest in Asia. Now Filipinos need not travel to Singapore just to see it’s Sentosa Underwater World or Hong Kong’s Ocean Park. I’m excited. Good photos here 
Plus the fact that it is located at the very heart of Manila. A few steps away from Luneta or Intramuros.
From what I heard, prices for adults will be around Php400 while children will be charged Php200.
Here is the artist’s rendition of the oceanarium once finished.
edit: I am not in anyway connected to the Manila Oceanarium since many of you guys are asking me when the opening of the park is. I went there last October as part of the press for a preview. The company officials however told us that time that they will open on December 17 of this year
edit II: please go to this entry for updates
waw. ayos to.
Comment by bebang — October 18, 2007 @ 5:37 am
sana walang mall (naks, see i don’t like malls anymore). i heard the manila zoo’s under renovation, true ba?
Comment by razielle — October 18, 2007 @ 7:06 am
psst! sige, kasi tulong ko sa kanila ang pagbebenta at pag-promote e. super indie kasi, as in sila lang ang naglabas. super sulit ang album, from packaging, to socially-relevant content to musicality! promise! pano ko ba iaabot sa’yo? text mu na lang ako kung pano?
Comment by adarna — October 18, 2007 @ 10:02 am
etch- ok din naman ang mall eh. yoko lang kasi sobrang dame ng tao. pero para sa mga urban people, minsan eto na lang ang exercise nila, maglakad sa mall paikot ikot
sarah- text mo lang ako. basta bibilhin ko yan
tropa mo ba sila? uy yung wuds pano na? 
Comment by remzamora — October 19, 2007 @ 6:50 am
It’s my dream job to work in an aquarium! Where can I apply? I’ve tried to search online but didn’t get any results. Anyone…email me…Thanks!
Comment by Vinnie — October 19, 2007 @ 8:17 am
Sana makapag apply rin ako diyan sa manila ocean park bilang isang promotion manager kasi gusto yung ipromote iyan lalo na sa mga kababayan natin na nasa ibang bansa at maging sa mga tourista.
Thanks and more bless sana yang project
Comment by emily — October 19, 2007 @ 1:49 pm
if that picture will not be like that in the real thing , i will destroy it all because you as in you who built it will get revenge !!!
Comment by Stephanie Ringler — October 21, 2007 @ 11:39 am
you can check out the company’s site at http://manilaoceanpark.com although last time i checked, they haven’t updated it yet. maybe when the opening is near
Comment by remzamora — October 21, 2007 @ 5:36 pm
where can i apply?
Comment by cherry lou — October 24, 2007 @ 9:05 am
Where can i apply? I am computer literate………
Comment by Gervy Rojas — October 24, 2007 @ 9:14 am
I have been gone for 20 years out of the country and seing this happening is definitely a Tourist Spot. Well hopefully this Ocean Park would help improve our Country’s no. 1 problem—-Economy!
Comment by Rose M. — November 20, 2007 @ 12:37 am
Hello.
We are coming this December pls.advise the day of opening of the ocean park in manila. until when this will be open ? is this until for the month of december only will open . what is the timing.
ols. give us info . were planning to go in ocean park
Stephen Devine
y_devine@picknowl.com
Comment by stephen devine — November 27, 2007 @ 12:30 pm
guys,
i am not in any case related to the company. i just posted these photos after i covered the area for an assignment in a publication. for further inquiries please check the company’s website at http://manilaoceanpark.com thanks!
Comment by remzamora — November 30, 2007 @ 7:10 pm
kelan exact date magopen manila oceanarium?
Comment by cherry — December 5, 2007 @ 12:20 pm
I WANT TO GO NA SA MANILA OCEANARIUM PERO KELAN ANG OPENING U JUST SAID DEC2007 BUT WHAT IS THE EXACT DATE?
Comment by cherry — December 5, 2007 @ 12:27 pm
Maybe opening on December 12 or 15. Please read at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/310635/1/.html for opening date
Comment by guy — December 6, 2007 @ 8:19 pm
cherry- i’m not from the manila oceanarium so i don’t know the exact details of their opening. they said the oceanarium will open on december 17 though.
guy- thanks for the link!
Comment by remzamora — December 9, 2007 @ 10:48 pm
View some pictures at
http://www.ourasia.tv/index.php/philippines/eco_travel/manila_ocean_park_signs_moa_with_dep_ed/
Comment by guy — December 10, 2007 @ 11:14 am
hellooo guys.. just wanna ask… when is the opening of manila ocean park? open to the public nba to??
Comment by Sue — December 16, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
When will this attraction open? Wish it will open this december.
Comment by A Entica — December 16, 2007 @ 6:29 pm
Sana safe talaga itong park kasi parang nakakatakot, lalo na sa mga bata. safety first ika nga.
Comment by Jun Entica — December 16, 2007 @ 7:11 pm
[...] I posted a photo of the proposed Manila Ocean Park last October, I have been getting messages from people asking when it will open. Again I am not in [...]
Pingback by Manila Ocean Park Part II « sa likod ng tabing — December 16, 2007 @ 9:46 pm
Manila Oceanarium opening moved to February
For more information:
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view_article.php?article_id=107022
Comment by guy — December 18, 2007 @ 10:27 am
open na ba ang ocean park in manila?
Comment by rose — December 26, 2007 @ 10:28 am
The manila Oceans Park will be opened on February 2008…. Worry ko lang kasi dahil may malls…mas lalo madudumihan ang manila bay… sana wala na lang malls..total madami naman resto na malapit dun…
Comment by Liza — January 3, 2008 @ 8:37 am
wow i like the artist’s rendition of the oceanarium! I hope the outcome will be much likable. This is like the underwater world in singapore, (as they have said). The entrance fee for adults is P400 while P350 for kids. not bad. I hope that there will be different species of marine life because in Singapore there’s a lot and it’s enjoyable. I dont care if our oceanarium is bigger than in Singapore, what’s important is the quantity and quality of the oceanarium.
*I think this will be opened in February(not sure)
Comment by aqualady — January 9, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
Hala, tapos na ang December pero wala pa din…. nakakabiti nman…. kelan b tlg eto magbubukas>???
Comment by TPMAN119 — January 11, 2008 @ 3:14 am
hmmm… sounds interesting, can’t wait for it to open. For sure i’ll be one of the people who’s eager to visit the place once it opens.. Cool!!!
Comment by gara — January 12, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
wow its amazing! i’m anxious to get back home to see this beautiful site.
Comment by Delta — January 14, 2008 @ 10:03 am
sna safe tlaga yan. un lng.
Comment by jheanz 09 — January 14, 2008 @ 11:15 am
it’s opening this feb 2008. mys sis is going there for a their tourism tour around 2/17/08. yey can’t wait.
Comment by kem — January 14, 2008 @ 11:57 pm
My daughter and I can’t wait to see shark in a closer view.. c yah there!!!
Comment by Erny — January 16, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
I saw posters already along Quezon Ave. and Espana Blvd. February 2008 nga ata ang opening. Nakasulat sa poster eh. hehe
Comment by qcboy — January 19, 2008 @ 11:54 pm
puntahan kita pag uwi ko sa pinas, pang friendster lol!
Comment by Gil Ortizo — January 23, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
Manila Ocean Park will be inaugurated on Feb 23 and will open to the public on Feb 24. The Grand Opening daw will be sometime end of 2008 when the hotel and open-water marine habitats open.
I’m so excited! can’t wait to bring my family there!
Comment by 5677777caller — January 31, 2008 @ 9:23 pm
i got the chance to listen to dzrb. two girls from Manila Ocean Park were interviewed, Tina and Magnolia. They said that the reason for the delay is the extension of construction activities to include new attractions and to ensure the safety of the facility. As of now daw eh okay na okay na… Dumaan ako kanina and napinturahan na yung facade. Mukhang andon na yung mga species kasi ang strict ng security. Although ginagawa pa yung entrance, mukhang finally eh mag-oopen na nga. Feb 24 daw e.
Comment by Linda — January 31, 2008 @ 9:27 pm
does anyone have any idea as to the entrance rates? exact date of the opening? wala bang holiday on the opening date?? hehe
Comment by ayeehphot — February 6, 2008 @ 8:28 pm
Thank you for your interest to visit Manila Ocean Park, admission fee is 400 for adults and 350 for kids.
Comment by Tina Santos — February 13, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
heheheee… mag open na sa feb24 pero wala pang laman ung tanks!
Comment by tinton — February 17, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
excited nako for the kids! aba world class to ha!something we can be proud of like HK’s Ocean Park and the one in Singapore I forgot the name..alright!
Comment by shobie — February 18, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
sure na ba sa Feb 24 ang opening nito kasi excited na kami ng mga friends ko, pwede ba 1 year old isama dun?
Comment by lyka — February 24, 2008 @ 2:36 am
Iam very excited to see the biggest philippine ocean park.. I want to explore the beauty of the ocean… sa manila ocean park lang, mas malaki to kesa sa hong kong and singapore ocean park.. talagang competitive ang mga filipinos katulad nalang ng mall of asia the biggest mall in souteast asia.. See you there!!!
Comment by Ian — February 24, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
how much is the entrance fee?pls reply….
Comment by andrei balagtas — February 24, 2008 @ 8:42 pm
open na ba for public?
Comment by michaquino — February 25, 2008 @ 9:53 am
the fee is 400.oo for adults and 350.00 for children. cge visit kana and you will like it very mush. God is really good all the time.
Comment by jen — February 25, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
Manila Ocean Park will open to the public on March 1 (Soft opening). Operating Hours: 10am to 9pm. Grand opening will be sometime in mid April.
Comment by Tina Santos — February 25, 2008 @ 6:27 pm
Well, this kind of tourist spot will leave a mark for us. Actually, kayang kaya naman nating makipagsabayan sa ibat-ibang malalaking bansa unfortunately wla lang suporta. Naniniwala pa rin ako na ang Filipino ang pinakamagaling at pianka creative sa lahat ng bagay and Im proud to be.
Comment by Wheng — February 25, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
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Comment by arnel — February 25, 2008 @ 10:56 pm
Finally.. para sa ating mga animal or nature lovers..meron na tayo bagong tambayan..wer we can relax..lalo na sa mga marurunung sumabay sa pag langoy ng mga isda.. at mag appreciate ng ganda ng mga animal and fish..
sana mga ganitong bagay nalang pagtunan ng pansin ng ating goverment dba..and wag sana ito para sa mga tourista!! dapat para ito sa mga taong nakatira sa pinas…priority naman sana natin sila ,specially sa mga mahihirap na kabataan na may interes at hilig sa mga ganitong bagay..para mas lalo pang makaisip ng mas mga magagandang bagay gaya nito ang ating kabataan..para sa kanilang future!tama ba kaya ako?
Comment by marcus — February 27, 2008 @ 4:38 pm
Ahhh… Ocean Park is opening on March 1 pa. It was supposedly end of 2007, what tooking them so long but it’s near naman kaya ok lang.I can’t wait for the sharks.
Comment by Francheska Grade 2 — February 27, 2008 @ 11:05 pm
wow..galing naman…
kailan ba ang opening? Tanungin po ang taga DOT walang alam. Taga Ocean park di naman makuntak..anu ba yan..
Comment by SOUTHCOTABATEÑOS — February 28, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
sana babaan lang nila yung entrance fee
Comment by Irene — February 29, 2008 @ 12:24 pm
wow ganda nyan,pero sana babaan lang yung entrance fee, para babalik balikan ng mga tao.
Comment by Irene — February 29, 2008 @ 12:25 pm
may limit po b ung pag stay sa loob ng ocenarium?
Comment by zigbin — March 1, 2008 @ 8:36 am
masyadong expensive ang entrance fee…. sana half muna di pa naman fully opened yong area…
Comment by matte — March 1, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
May limit yung stay 5 min lang… pwede tumawad libre na lang kaw papakain sa pating@
Comment by Jun Go — March 1, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
what? may limit pa ang pag-stay??? ang mahal na nga ng e.fee tas limited time pa??? nakita ko sa Mel and Joey dpa naman cia ganun kaayos, mukhang dpa totally tapos. Dapat half nga lang muna ang e. fee.
Comment by Henn — March 1, 2008 @ 9:28 pm
sana po may discount pag student at sana babaan ang entrance ung affordable sa masang pilipino
Comment by adrew — March 1, 2008 @ 9:37 pm
Regular Rate: P400
Student Rate: P350
Only the Oceanarium part is open, Mall and Resto is still under construction.
Expect na very crowded ang place. sobrang daming tao. so avoid weekends.
Limited pa ang stay sa loob to accomodate other guests. its like a quick tour inside. so just find a way to roam around wisely para masulit ung P400 (for me mahal). makipag-taguan sa mga staff.. :p
Comment by MJ — March 2, 2008 @ 3:31 am
can we bring our own food? kc the entrance is a bit expensive..
Comment by joj — March 2, 2008 @ 7:15 am
please visit http://salikodngtabing.wordpress.com/2008/03/01/manila-ocean-park-now-open/ for an update
Comment by remzamora — March 2, 2008 @ 8:30 am
what is exact location,,,,,,,, i’m so exited na!!!!!!!!!!!!! pls.pls,
Comment by hiroainina — March 2, 2008 @ 8:56 am
[...] blog from the search results generated by Google when I typed in the keywords Ocean Park Manila: http://salikodngtabing.wordpress.com/2007/10/18/manila-ocean-park/. In that post, it says that the entrance fees for adults and children are Php400 and Php200 [...]
Pingback by Rates at Manila Ocean Park « A Writer’s Journey — March 2, 2008 @ 11:37 pm
Hi there! Just want to share what I have experienced inside the “Karagatan sa Ilalim ng Dagat” adventure. Manila Ocean park are now open to public last February 29, 2008!
I’ve been to Manila Ocean Park last weekend and I find it very Educational. If your a first timer to see the “Karagatan sa ilalim ng dagat” here are some of the few tips to remember:
First, don’t turn on your digicam flash if your inside the park. I don’t get the point why the staff keeps on announcing to turn off the flash of our digicams. Second, don’t stay too long in one of the spots. As you go on with your tour you will be amazed with the huge aquariums with big fishes and tiny little ones. Lastly, foods and drinks are not allowed inside. A medium size fruit shake will cost you Php 90.00 and a sandwich hotdog cost Php 35.00-45.00 (depending on variants).
Comment by ERG — March 3, 2008 @ 8:18 am
sa wakas open na rin ang ocean park.. good news para sa mga pamangkin ko uuwi galing states..
Comment by an-g — March 3, 2008 @ 10:17 am
maganba b tlga?
Comment by tinie — March 3, 2008 @ 1:15 pm
sulit ba tlga ang bayad? tnx
Comment by tinie — March 3, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
may time limit ba sa loob ng park?
Comment by tinie — March 3, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
tanung ko lang po kung may time limit,at bawal po ba ung camera,or puwd camera but the flash not allowed,coz where planning to go there on april,kc d2 sa japan camera are allowed,but food is not allowed,thnks i am excited to see manila ocean park.
Comment by hinata — March 4, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
i mean flash also not allowed,but i cannot wait to see,also my family very much excited
Comment by hinata — March 4, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
how much is the entrance fee. pls.reply
Comment by kennethcaasi — March 6, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
san po ba sa mainila ang ocean park
Comment by kennethcaasi — March 6, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
WOW!! okey To ha!!!!project Ni Senator Barbers Dva?:)
Comment by marimar — March 8, 2008 @ 6:38 am
dear sir madam,
na excite po kami sa ocean park.ano po ung contact no nyo?
Comment by vivian — March 8, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
wow! sobrang gnda grabeh
Comment by carm — March 9, 2008 @ 12:31 pm
I haven’t been to the MOP yet as I plan to go visit when things have calmed down a bit …. lesser crowd and HOPEFULLY more courteous staff as what I have read from the post of remzamora in http://www.ourawesomeplanet.com/awesome/2007/11/manilaoceanpark.html.
I too have seen the oceanarium in HK and even the gigantic oceanariums in the U.S. Yes, I agree that the fishes in the Tunnel are small fish as compared to the ones I have seen overseas based from most of the photographs and videos of the MOP online.
However, the one BIG thing that disappoints me and is very noticeable even in the photographs and videos is the design and seascaping of the aquarium interior. I was hoping to see a more natural effect …. one that mimics the naturalness and natural look of the ocean floor. What I mean here is that in the photos, I can clearly see objects that are man-made structures. The drain on the flooring of the aqaurium inside the tunnel is so clearly visible. In some aquariums, I can see man-made, objects like a ship steering wheel inside … I am aware that the designers are trying to add some sort of “seascaping” (as opposed to landscaping) but those man-made decors becomes more of a distraction to the naturalness of the seaquarium instead of enhancing it. I think that the interior designers of the seaquariums should adopt a more natural and more calming look to their seascaping effort.
Comment by Jojo — March 10, 2008 @ 6:54 am
ano po ang job hiring ninyo?
Comment by marlon — March 10, 2008 @ 11:48 am
saan po pwedeng mag apply?
Comment by marlon — March 10, 2008 @ 11:49 am
I am planning to bring my son and daughter there. Birthday gift. Hope they enjoy it. I jsut hope that the limited or TIMED stay is not true, if it is, the entrance fee is not worth it.
Comment by vem — March 10, 2008 @ 12:38 pm
are there any rides in manila ocean park just like in hongkong??
Comment by Irihashi — March 10, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
hio guys ask ko lang pano ba makapag apply for a tour guide sa ocean park?
Comment by ron — March 13, 2008 @ 11:21 pm
san pedeng mag apply??
direct ba sila or theres a agency??
paki email na man ako anyone…. please
jackazz022000@yahoo.com…
a reply will surely appreciate…thanks
Comment by ron — March 13, 2008 @ 11:24 pm
I’ve just visited The Manila Ocean Park’s Oceanarium and have written all about it in my blog. The Oceanarium is 100% complete. Well at least that was what the staff told me. The blog entry details all you can expect to see in the Oceanarium.
And with this blog owners permission, please read about it at:
http://genkuro.blogspot.com/2008/03/manila-ocean-park.html
Please leave your comments.
Comment by Noi Ramirez — March 15, 2008 @ 3:21 am
i heard this oceanarium is not yet complete and that the price is not worth it.
is it true?
we plan to take our little boy who loves fishes to the park but a little concerned about the price. but i guess if some people can say that it’s gonna be worth the price then we’ll go
thanks!
Comment by madelr — March 19, 2008 @ 5:28 pm
waw, pag bakasyon ko Phils. punta ako jan! dapat sulit ang bayad ko! haha, excited na ko haha.
Comment by Janine — March 20, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
ang senior citizen ba may discount?
Comment by joey — March 21, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
that,s good!
we don’t have to go to singapore!
Comment by jakemolina — March 23, 2008 @ 11:17 am
wow…..sobrang ganda….
hindi mo na
kailangan pumunta ng
ibang bansa….
Comment by darenn — March 24, 2008 @ 1:05 pm
magkano entrance diyan….????????
Comment by darenn — March 24, 2008 @ 1:06 pm
taena ang ganda
Comment by batapalangmarunongngkumantot — March 26, 2008 @ 8:33 am
hello.. hmm.. just wondering how much is the entrance.. saka anu anu po meron dian.. like food chains, aside form the aquarium may iba pa ba kaung magagandang equipment, tourist spots?
Comment by Ryan Riano — April 3, 2008 @ 7:11 pm
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Comment by mineriza gloria — April 20, 2008 @ 10:40 pm
ang ganda naman nyan,,,,
hmmmmmm,,,
totoo bayan,,,,kasi parang computer lang ehh
Comment by klein — May 17, 2008 @ 12:04 am
iniisip ko na po ung entrance kung makakaya ba ng budget ng familya koh….hehehehe tsaka kung ilang oras ang byahe kung galing mey.bul. tsaka kung pede foodtrip
Comment by ANGELITO CARLOS — May 17, 2008 @ 8:47 am
anak…pack your gears and let’s go.
Comment by JEAN XAVIER and PAPI — June 16, 2008 @ 10:05 am
..for me its not worth it to go in MOP..
..nakakadissapoint.,
..in thE brochures tz sa pRomotion supEr bongGa..
..bUt if iUr oLreAdy thEre aun no comment na lAn hAizt..
Comment by janie — September 9, 2008 @ 10:04 pm
ang ganda naman diyan but nakapunta na ako diyan pero ang ganda pa rin ang weired nga alang ng mga coras gandang ganda pa naman ako sa mga corals iyon pala artificial.:)
Comment by cuttie — September 16, 2008 @ 6:42 pm
ANGANDA SOBRA pero dati pa me nakapunta in that place in 4 times………………….!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
in the vacation i have been in that place in 2 times and when i bid my aunt to say good-bye we go in the manila ocean park and in the mall of asia and in our field trip i have been there it is was so beautiful in that place but my interest to see is the colonial of the fish which are the fishes are there and also i like to see the coral reefs but it is artificial!!!!!!!!!!!
and for my first time to go in that place i am so excited because i see in the internet in youtube it is so very beautiful place but it is fake
Comment by shandy rina martin — October 15, 2008 @ 6:59 pm
Good day, i just want to ask if there’s any positions which allows me to perform with my background in diving.
Comment by anjhomheg — January 23, 2009 @ 9:46 pm
di ako nagsisisi na diyan kami ng field trip ng libre ang saya grabe extreme sa kagandahan thank you sa nakaisip nagumawa nito tsaka sa mga gumawa
Comment by andrea nicole — October 10, 2009 @ 9:23 am