A Deeper Experience

To all my readers I just want to say sorry for not updating my posts. We went to Manila to celebrate the long holiday vacation. We went to Manila Ocean Park. So, I will share something about this Oceanarium.





MANILA OCEAN PARK

The first world-class marine themed park to adopt a fusion concept- bringing together in one complex an Oceanarium, a mall, a restaurant row, boutique hotel, open water marine habitats and multi-purpose function facilities.
Manila Ocean Park is open from 10am to 9pm, Mondays through Sundays. Groups requesting for earlier or evening tour schedules may be accommodated.
The journey can take about two hours to finish. Tour guides are provided for the guests to assist them in every zone. Apart from the audio narration, the guides are strategically located to help answer inquiries from guests.
Everyone entering the Park is subject to a security check. Bags, parcels and /or items shall undergo inspection before entry. They reserve the right not to allow any suspicious looking bag, parcel item or person to enter the Park. Items not allowed inside the Park may be left at a designated repository by the main entrance. Guests shall be given a claim stub to pick up their personal belongings upon exit at the Park. People under the influence or showing signs of being under the influence of drugs and alcohol will be denied entry. Drugs, firearms and other deadly weapons, and laser lights are strictly prohibited in the Park.


THE OCEANARIUM

The Oceanarium is the first and largest aquarium facility in the Philippines. Experience a wide variety of species, such as sharks, fishes and invertebrates indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Walk through their 25-meter long underwater tunnel, surrounded by awesome creatures.
Even inside the oceanarium smoking is not allowed inside. Foods, beverages, candies and chewing gum are not allowed inside, but infant formula is allowed inside the premises.
Flash photography is not allowed as this scares the marine animals.

In their multi-media facility, we found out how we can help save the ocean and its inhabitants, we learn more about marine ecosystems, life cycles of coral reefs and other interesting facts and trivia through the use of thrilling, hi-tech devices. My four years old child really enjoyed this experience. Here are some words to remember, we found it in this facility:

• Agos (Flow)-- We begin our journey in Agos and learn about the natural flow of water from land to sea. Giant arapaima, alligator gar and various types of african cichlids can be found in this zone. At the touch pool, a hands-on experience awaits those who want to interact with some of their friendly residents, such as starfish and sea cucumber.
• Bahura (Reef)-- Bahura features some of the most fascinating creatures in the Philippine coral reefs. Find out why the clownfish loves hanging out with the magnificent sea anemone or why the Japanese spider crab is called the largest living arthropod.
• Laot (Fishing Ground)-- In Laot, we found a wide array of fish in the deeper waters of the sea.
• Buhay na Karagatan (The Living Ocean)-- We found various marine animals and how they interact with each other. I can see how they protect themselves from predators and they have techniques for finding food to survive.
• Ang Kalaliman (The Deep)-- It features different kinds of schooling fish like the barracuda. We discover why many fish feel safer in groups.

Here are some photographs taken from the Oceanarium: