Located right behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park offers an engaging marine adventure in the heart of Manila, Philippines. You can explore a massive oceanarium holding 3,000 cubic meters of filtered seawater from Manila Bay, housing 14,000 sea creatures across roughly 277 indigenous Southeast Asian species. Walk through an impressive 55-meter path leading into a breathtaking 25-meter, 220-degree curved underwater tunnel, or observe sharks and stingrays from a two-level viewing area.
Beyond the main exhibits, you will discover the Trails to Antarctica—the country's very first penguin park facility featuring Humboldt penguins—alongside the Birds of Prey Kingdom showcasing Brahminy kites and the World of Creepy Crawlies. Interactive services let you try a Mermaid Swim Experience, enjoy a Fish Spa, ride a glass-bottom boat, or try underwater diving. You can also catch exciting live performances like the Sea Lion Show and All Star Bird Show, or admire the Symphony multimedia fountain display shooting water 40 meters high.
With the Ocean Park Aqua Adventure water park, the Makansutra Asian Food Village, and Hotel H2O perched directly on top, a complete and memorable destination awaits your discovery.
What to see at Manila Ocean Park
- Walk through a 25-meter, 220-degree curved underwater oceanarium tunnel
- Visit Humboldt penguins at Trails to Antarctica, the country's first penguin park
- Enjoy unique activities like the Mermaid Swim Experience, Fish Spa, and glass-bottom boat rides
- Watch live Sea Lion and Bird shows featuring environmental conservation themes
- Dine at Makansutra Asian Food Village or stay at the rooftop Hotel H2O
Visiting tips
Be sure to attend the Sea Lion Show or All Star Bird Show to enjoy close animal interactions and learn about marine conservation.
How long: Half day · Best time: Morning or afternoon
How to get there & what’s nearby
Manila Ocean Park is easy to reach on Manila’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Malacañang Palace and Rizal Park. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Manila travel guide.
See the full Manila travel guide for where to stay, the best time to visit and the top things to do.