Oceanarium (Manila)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila
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Location: G/F North Wing
Operating hours:
10am – 7pm Mon – Tues (6:15pm last selling of tickets)
10am – 8pm Wed – Fri (7:15pm last selling of tickets)
9am – 8pm Sat – Sun (7:15pm last selling of tickets)
Admission is free for children 2ft. & below

A marine life display that contains 2,000 cubic meters of saltwater and over 5,000 varieties of marine creatures with about 300 species indigenous to the Philippines & Southeast Asia.
Sections of the Oceanarium are called Zones.
Some zones have an audio presentation and their staff are available to help answer inquiries from guests.
There are Comfort Rooms (CR) near the exit.

Zones:
1. Agos (Flow) – Freshwater & brackish species of fish, Philippine freshwater crocodiles, interactive touch pool (for a close encounter with starfish, sea cucumbers, etc.), Koi Feeding activity
2. Bahura (Reef) – Variety of species of fish that live in the coral reefs and learn the symbiotic relationship between corals & fish.
3. Laot (Fishing Ground) - School of Groupers (Filipino: Lapu-lapu)
4. Buhay na Karagatan (Living Ocean) – 25-meter long, 220 degrees curved acrylic glass walkway tunnel
5. Ang Kalaliman (The Deep) – Features the Barracudas (Filipino: Torsilyo)
6. Pating (Shark)
7. Pagi (Rays) – An overhang tank that gives a great view of Stingrays and their underside (like a smiling face) as they co-exist with Trevallies (Filipino: Talakitok).
8. Multi-media Facility - Free coloring activity for children on weekends.

Note:
Same day re-entry at the Oceanarium is permitted for walk-in & Hotel H2O guests only by having your hand stamped from their staff at the exit, but group & school tours are not permitted.
Food (including candies & chewing gum) & beverages are not allowed inside. Only infant formula is allowed.
Smoking, drugs, firearms & other deadly weapons, laser lights (pointers) are also not allowed inside.
Cameras are allowed but no flash photography.
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Coordinates:   14°34'47"N   120°58'19"E

Comments

  • this place they have different fishes including Manila Bay Tank and the last place tour is Buhay sa Karagatan after you exit the Oceanarium you can go to Manila Ocean Park Restaurants and Tourist Attractions
  • so relaxing watching the different species of fish swimming in school or alone...
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