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Family & Kids
Manila Ocean Park
An oceanarium and marine park behind Rizal Park, built around a walkthrough acrylic tunnel where sharks, rays and reef fish pass overhead. Beyond the tank there are penguins, a sea lion show and a jellyfish gallery. It is the metro's main aquarium, and the tunnel still impresses children.
Why go
- ·Walkthrough oceanarium tunnel that holds the attention of even small children
- ·Penguins, sea lions and jellyfish across several distinct exhibits
- ·Central Ermita location, easy to combine with Rizal Park
Good to know
- Best time
- Weekday late morning; weekends and holidays draw crowds
- Good for
- Children of all ages and a relaxed half day
- Reservations
- Book online to save; bundles cover the oceanarium plus extra attractions
- Noise
- Busy and echoey indoors
The facts
- Address
- Quirino Grandstand, Behind, Luneta, Ermita, Manila
- Hours
- Daily, roughly 10:00 to 18:00 weekdays and 9:00 to 18:00 weekends; confirm on the site
- Price
- ₱
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