Ocean Park Hong Kong

Built by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Ocean Park Hong Kong is the world’s largest oceanarium overlooking the sea. It has also been recognized as the World’s Seventh Most Popular Amusement Park and 33rd Most Visited Tourist Attraction in the World by Forbes.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is for the whole family as it features attractions both for entertainment and education. The theme park is divided into 2 areas namely the Waterfront (Lowland) and the Summit (Headland). You will be welcomed in the Waterfront, and you can go to the Summit through a cable car ride that lets you enjoy the view the South China Sea, or through Ocean Express - a funicular railway where multimedia effects simulate the experience of undersea voyage.

The Waterfront boasts of the following themes:

? Amazing Asian Animals - features Giant Panda Adventure, Panda Village, Gator Marsh, and Goldfish Treasures

? Lowland Gardens - features Giant Panda Habitat, Sky Fair, and Bungee Trampoline

? Whisker’s Harbour - (best for kids!) features Dolphin University, Balloon Up-Up and Away, Merry-Go-Round, and Interactive Shadow Play

The Summit boasts of the following themes:

? Marine world - features the Ocean Express, Dolphin and Sea Lion shows , Atoll reef, Children’s Zoo , Underwater Tunnel, Shark Aquarium, Ocean Park Tower (a rotating observation deck that lets you enjoy 360o view of the surroundings) , the Abyss, Flying Swing, and the Ferry’s Wheel

? Thrill Mountain - features the thrilling rides such as Hair Raiser, Whirly Bird Bumper Blaster, and The Flash

? Adventure Land - features the Mine Train roller coaster (perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking Aberdeen Harbour), Raging River, and the Ocean Park escalator (World’s 2nd Longest outdoor escalator)

Aside from the above attractions, Ocean Park also has daily entertaining shows held at different parts of the park. Some of the most famous are Emperors of the Sky - featuring different species of birds, Ocean Theatre - a show starred by the most talented dolphins and sea lions, and Whisker’s Theatre - the best show for kids. You may check Ocean Park’s website for the show schedules.

Travel Information:

Operating hours: 10:00am-7:30pm daily

Car Park: 9:00am-8:00pm daily

Tickets: HK$280 - one day pass for adult

HK$140 - one day pass for children 3-11 years old

Free admission to children under 3 years old, seniors above 65 years old with HKID and to holders of Registration Card for people with disabilities.

Tickets can be bought from Admiralty West bus terminus before boarding Bus 629 and in the main entrance of Ocean Park.

How to get there: Take the MTR Island Line, get off at Admiralty station through Exit B. Ride Bus 629 to Ocean Park. Fare is HK$10.6.

Nearby attractions are the Stanley Market and Aberdeen which are both a 10-minute bus ride away.