With so much to offer, Manila is indeed one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. In fact Manila is the capital and the second largest city in the Philippines. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, the city contains several famous attractions including cultural heritage landmarks and shopping hotspots. The Manila Ocean Park is one such amazing attraction. It is the country’s first world class marine theme park that also has a premiere educational facility.
This great Ocean Park is also popular as an all-year, all-weather destination for locals and tourists. Offering a vast range of activities Ocean Park has categorised its shows. The one called the Oceanarium which houses over 5000 marine creatures is a must see feature in the park. It is open all week and even on holidays. “Trails to Antarctica” is another amazing feature, being the first and the only penguin park in the country. If you go to the Ocean Park you could also enjoy a mesmerising underwater walk exploring the marine life. If you are a shark lover there is an indoor aquarium that would allow you to capture these magnificent sea creatures in the safety of a metal cage under the guidance of experts.
Jellies exhibit is yet another all time favourite among everybody. They showcase various jelly fish and the beauty heightens with a fascinating display of multimedia effects and breathtaking music. That is not all! The Ocean Park swimming pool facing the Manila Bay strip is open for all to have a refreshing dip and plenty of fun.
Ocean Park also offers a children’s play area equipped with sea themed carousels, laser bumper cars and adventure arcade games making it a heavenly place for little ones. For adults the Fish Spa is an ultimate treat. Enjoy a relaxing moment while the fish remove the dead cells from your tired feet, leaving you with glowing skin. Last but not least the newest attraction in this marvellous Ocean Park is the “Birds of Prey” featuring winged creatures. There are various restaurants and a shopping mall to make your holiday just perfect.
If you are looking to reside in while you enjoy the unique experience the Ocean Park offers you are in luck for there is a vast array of serviced accommodation manila. A good option would be choosing one of the manila apartments which will cater to your travel requirements perfectly. Somerset Olympia Makati is an ideal place to indulge in that offers unparalleled comfort and security. It is also very convenient as it is located in the heart of Manila’s central business district. This would definitely be a journey you would never forget.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.