The Manila Ocean Park, which is located behind the Quirino Granstand in Luneta, Manila, was officially opened last 01 March 2008. Since then, visiting the underwater creatures at the oceanarium has been visible on my to-do list. However, it was only by 16 December 2010 that these maundering feet landed there. (Thanks to our big boss who sponsored our trip to Manila Ocean Park!)
Being with the sea animals was therapeutic and entertaining. The oceanarium gave me a great visual pleasure not only because it’s my first time but because sea animals are just simply natural, amazing entertainers. The opportunity of being with them this close is something really special for me. I felt like I was really transported to the bottom of the sea.
Group Picture
For more information (how to get to the place, reservations, promos, packages, etc.), please click this website: www.manilaoceanpark.com.
PS: GE X5
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We’ve been planning to go here but nothing materializes. Hindi pa ako actually nakakarating dito and I envy those who already witnessed its beauty.Magkano na kaya ang entrance dito? hehe …
450-500 pesos. Go there as soon as possible. You’ll sure enjoy it!
Hi! I should definitely visit the aquarium when I am in Manila next time. I am so happy we have such a great site to visit.
Cheers,
Louise
You won’t regret it, I promise.
Gorgeous photos! What an amazing place to visit!
Thank you very much!
Agree with you. Amazing place to visit!
Thanks a lot, TKNTD! We’d be glad to have you here.
Gorgeous photos! Cloud fish are my fave but the coral shots were also amazing!
Hehe … your comment made me smile
I agree, cloud fish are amazing and adorable.
I love your post and including all the additional articles makes it even better!
Great job!
Thanks to wordpress’ recommendations because those additional articles wouldn’t have been there without it. I appreciate the comment and thank you!
Is there anything quite as cool as a trip to an aquarium? Such beautiful images — very serene and calming.
Congrats on being Freshly Pressed … fun post!
The moment I saw your gravatar, Ms. Mikalee, my heart beat like a drum because I kind of knew what it means: Freshly Pressed? …And I was right. I couldn’t hide how convivial I was…Yippee, Yehey!!! Thank you so much for the chance!
Wow, I thought you had gone diving!
Great aquariums are hard to find. I will
have to remember this one. If you like
the ocean check out the artwork on my
site – it’s from a story set in the deepest
parts of the sea – a landscape that defies
reason, and where every creature is a
creature never seen before!
I will check it out for sure, rastelly. Thank you for recommending it and for your comment!
You’re welcome. Thank you.
Beautiful photos! I love the colors. I haven’t been to an aquarium in a while so this is something nice to see.
I’m glad to know that the photos made you feel good. The pleasure is mine, nod ‘n’ smile! Thank you.
Beautiful and lively shots. I especially love the one of the clownfish.
I actually like that one too. Clownfish are just so cute and they make me remember the movie, Finding Nemo, always. Thank you, Nicole!
Great pics. Seeing sea creatures up close often give me that strange sense that we know about half of what lives in the ocean. Kindof freaks me out.
I see … but trust me when I say they are adorable!
Great photos!
Thank you!
Amazing pictures! Sounds like an awesome place to visit!
It is, hjsimmons! I assure you that.
I wish I could definitely visit that aquarium. That would be something amazing to do!
You’ll not regret it. In addition, the oceanarium keeps on improving and they always have something new to offer like promos and shows – aside from the creatures in the aquarium.
Amazing! I will most definitely make that a part of an adventure.
May the force be with you then, Zenli.
You took all these shots?.. wow.. you must have had heaps of fun in there! very nice. c
Yes, Ms. Cecil, and I only used a point-and-shoot (GE X5).
Heaps of fun … H’m. I like that! And yeah, I had — DEFINITELY!
How fun! I went on a glass submarine this summer and it was so fun! enjoyed these!
I am more than happy if I bring fun or enjoyment to people with my articles or posts here. My blog is the substitute for the humor I lack
Thank you for the visit and comment!
You could almost believe you’d gone for a spot of snorkeling.
Wow! Thanks for the compliment, GCB! I think it was only now that I realized that.
Wow! What a site and comment box …
I appreciate that. Thank you!
Cool! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! Thank you.
Amazing pics…never knew that life could be so beautiful deep down the sea..thanks ofr sharing:)
You’re welcome. I couldn’t agree more with what you said. Thank you!
You found nemo!
I did … at Manila Oceanpark. Hehe …
Awesome!!! http://youtu.be/m9k5p27O38c
Merci!
Sonyboy, you’ll be busy (WP) from now on. We’ll be following your wandering feet & mind, great shots and nice place to boost our tourism.
Sir Jon, thank you so much. You were one of the many people who truly inspired me. Your comments on FB helped a lot.
And yeah, this is great way to promote the pulchritude of the Philippines. Salamat uli!
Great creatures. I like them. Sure my family do smile with this
Cocomino, it’s great to see you here. I’d like to thank you too for all the support you’ve given me. Thank you!
Hi Sony, I’m from Philippines too.
Hello, Fey! It’s really comforting to see a fellow Filipino blogger here. Salamat sa pagdalaw mo dito at as pagbigay mo ng komento. I appreciate it.
I’m more than one proud Filipino now
Is this place with the huge dome near Rizal Park? I didn’t go here when I went to Manila last April and decided to walk along Manila Bay instead
Yes, Bama, that huge dome near the Luneta (a.k.a. Rizal) Park is the Manila Ocean Park. Make sure you drop by the oceanarium the next time around then. The place is awesome I assure you.
That looks cool and awesome photos of the fishes.
Thank you, thank you!
Wow so cute!!! I also want to go there.
Go!
All pictures looks great. We will definitely make a plan to visit there soon.
Welcome to the Philippines then! I want to say “thank you” as early as now.
Wow! Great pics!!!
we are actually doing some facts on some of these fish, so be sure to check out naturecontrol.wordpress.com.
I love fish (to look at not eat!)
I learned so many facts from your site like frog population is declining on a massive scale, and many species are going extinct. However, it just saddened me because that made me remember how I used to be cruel to frogs when I was a kid. I did make them my toys back in the days. Anyways, I’ve already repented for that a long time ago. That’s why, I am now an advocate of supporting organizations that are for animals.
Thank you for sharing your informative site here!
Unbelievable scenery. I wish to visit it.
Do visit it, please!
Hi, it’s great feeling after visiting your wonderful site
Best Wishes
Pradeep
Hello, Pradeep! I’m thankful that you took time to visit my site and gave compliment to it
Wow, my friend, I’m happy or you… Congrats for making it to Freshly Pressed!
I would understand if you won’t be able to blog for a while. You must be very overwhelmed like The Island Traveler.
I really am, aRvee! I’m on cloud nine and I just can’t hide it. Hehe … I’m happy for the The Island Traveler too! Proud Pinoys
Way to go!
I know … and like I said, this is one tough “act” to follow.
Awesome pictures! I especially like the sting rays.
Thanks, Ashlee! I agree that stingrays are awesome …
I did diving once and felt only the pain from the ears, I didn’t even take a look at the fish around me. What a pity, I prefer watching your pics…lol.
And I prefer reading comments like this
Seriously, that’s another one BIG compliment so thank you!
I love going to the ocean and aquariums. For some reason I feel at peace and at home when I’m there. Everyone who knows me knows that I am fascinated by the ocean, its creatures, and of course, mermaids. Did you happen to see a mermaid while you were there? I’m just joking. Thank you for sharing. Those are awesome pictures!
Stories about mermaids are undoutebly popular in the place where I grew up (in the province) that you will actually believe they exist. Like you, I also believe that there are other creatures out there living among us. I am not closing the possibility surrounding the “unknown” so I actually enjoyed what you wrote there
Thank you!
Your pictures are amazing! Really detailed and interesting, it’s almost like you were in the water with them!
I’m glad you found it that way. It made my heart skip a bit. Hehe …
Love the underwater photography! Have you done any hiking/mountain climbing in North America? As you can see, we have lots more but you might need to get abit warmer with more clothing during certain seasons!
Hiking? Of course! I’ve been frequenting the shoulders and heads of the giants for more than two years now and I actually blog about the beautiful things I learned from hiking/mountain climbing. Just in case you want to read one they are found in MY FOLDERS, specifically The Backpacker’s Folder.
Regarding the mountains in North America, it’s actually just a wild dream for me at this point to go there and hike because of financial constraints. Maybe one day … who knows? I may win the lottery
This is a very great adventure and a wonderous site to see the sea world of creatures it would be a treat to visit this aquarium soon it looks like a must do to get acquainted with our marine life.
WHO ARE THE ISRAELITES? Well to begin with there are many wrong informations that has been taught or brainwashed over the years of the true knowledge of things for we live in a society that only cares about the finances and not the people but this is our society right? This is what they call a civilization and the last time I checked the word civil means peace not aggression/dividning or living by the sword or (force) is what we do live by. An example is when you buy a product from the dollar store you will get a lessor value or quality of that product but if you purchase that same kind of product from a higher priced merchant you will get a better value or quality of the product or sometimes now you might still get a lessor value no matter how much you have spent. This is the way of the world you have to read the fine print or you may have a cheap deal. This is true with medical care, housing, food, or clothing just about everything we do in this society may be a possible let down but as long as someone makes the mighty dollar then it is all alright. This also seems to be the same perspective about being an Israelite just pick a group it is all good no it is not, and to clear up the cloud of wrong information the truth that is given in these scriptures from the King James Bible version can confirm who are the chosen people of YHWH(THE LORD) OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS, and who his elect is and that it is not the Gentiles or the so called Jews of today. In Jeremiah, 16: vs. 14-21, with this scripture YHWH shows us that he uses his chosen people to bring a light unto the Gentiles as it is also showing in the rest of these scriptures given here. Isaiah 42:vs.1, Isaiah, 49:vs. 1-8, and in Psalms 83, in this scripture is where YHWH instructs David to point out all of the other enemies of his chosen people and their tribes which are the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of his chosen people, known as Jacob, Israel, Judah and also known as his YHWH(THE LORD’s) son in Exodus, 4:vs. 22,23. And next Jeremiah, 23:vs. 1-8, now in this scripture through YHWH Jeremiah proclaims the name of YHWH’s chosen elect who will reign over the chosen people along with other heritages that love and fear YHWH who loves them all so in the new order of Righteousness to come on this earth soon in the future. Last but not least is Lamentations, 5:vs 1-22, if in these scriptures any of the criteriea fits YOU then YOU ARE the chosen people of YHWH OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS and ARE who will be turned from the four corners of the earth back unto him in the day of YHWH(THE LORD). Yeah!! and we will all live happily ever after.
e. My concern is with the virtues of right and wrong stuff; you know? People Life.
First of all, I truly appreciate the longest comment you gave me.
Second, I am thankful for your effort to share something about God and stuff. I actually enjoyed reading it, especially because there’s something positive I learned at the last part: your optimism and your concern about humanity.
Beautiful!!!
I’ll have to add Manila to my list of places to visit.
Yehey! I just did something beautiful for my country
It feels good when somebody responds to what I do and that is promoting the beauty of my country. Thank you!
Beautiful photos!
Thanks, Bercton!
I like all the photos. I have not been to an aquarium that has an under water area. You again make me want to see one. Congrats on being FP!
In that case, I am happy I motivated you to see one again. Thanks a lot for the comment!
I was here just last week, August 28. hehehe …
I hope you had heaps of fun too when you were at the oceanarium.
Oh I envy you for being able to see something like this.. we have nothing similar to that here in Norway!
Go here in Manila then if you have the means. Kidding! That’s why I shared it here
How cool! Thank you for sharing. The photos are lovely too! Makes me want to find the nearest aquarium.
You’re welcome. Thanks for the comment!
I haven’t been at Manila Ocean Park but I am planning to visit with my nieces and nephews. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, allaboutgoodlife!
Great pics! How did you get such great shots without the reflection in the glass?
Cropping, selection and because that’s exactly what I wanted to do: to present the photos without the reflection in the glass. Out of almost 300 pictures, I only came up with with less than 30 photos. I really thought I failed to do that but when I read your comment, I couldn’t help rejoicing. So, thank you for such a compliment!
I just spent two days on a ferry and was blown away by the ocean! What a cool part of the planet!
It is, without a doubt! Thank you for the comment, Mary!
LOVE THEM! You have a real skill.
That sounds sweet. Thank you very much!
Sony, Congrats on being Freshly Pressed.
I’ve enjoyed your photos on the weekly photo challenge. And I think you have some great ones here. You must have an awesome boss. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Keep up the good work!
Thanks a lot, my friend! You were also one of the many people who inspired me to do better on wordpress. The pleasure is mine as far as the sharing is concerned.
With regard my boss, she really is awesome. But, the sad part part is, she just resigned to accept a higher position (as Commissioner). Too much info there.
Anyways, I will keep up the good work especially now that I have a tough “act” to follow
Hi Sony! I’m humbled to know that I’ve been an inspiration to you. Thanks so much for the feedback.
I hope your next boss is awesome, as well.
You have byoootiful pictures! Grabe, Mla Ocean Park looks better in your pictures than when I went there myself! Galing!
Maraming salamat sa iyo! Iba talaga ang pakiramdam pag kapwa Filipino ang nakitkita ko dito.
Cool Pictures!
Thank you, Joy!
Sony – your photos and blog did what you partially intended, I think: made me want to visit the Philippines. I’ve been to many places but never to your country. I should be ashamed because I actually have several Filipino friends. I’ll have to tell them about your blog. I love to travel and write about it from a humorous point of view (wild native creatures and me always end up in Bridget Jones-like situations). I can’t imagine the trouble I’d get into in the Philippines, but I’m willing to give it a try. Congrats on being Fresh Pressed!
You really touched me with your comment, etomczyk. I am fervently hoping that you will visit the Philippines soon and for the blog post that you will make out of it – in a HUMOROUS point of view.
Send my regards to your Filipino friends, and THANK YOU so much!
Nice pictures!!
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Thanks, pause!
It’s very lively!!!
I am glad you found it that way. Thank you!
Wonderful pics! Congrats on getting ‘pressed’!
The word wonderful there made my ears elated. THANK YOU!
Wow Nice
Love it.
Thank you so much, Lele!
Beautiful! I find watching fish very soothing and calming… mesmerizing.
We share the same thoughts, IMYAM! I was somehow comforted by your comment. Thanks a lot!
Good job…thanks for sharing! Any time I see unique pictures of creatures…have to stop and look! Never expected such a great site…May God be with you in all that you do, according to HIS will!
You are welcome, Nat. Thanks for dropping by my site and for showing, through your comment, so much concern for me! I appreciate that.
Sounds like a wonderful aquarium adventure. Creatures of the sea are just so different from the types of species that live on land.
I completely agree, leadinglight! And there’s something from those creatures that’s really magnetizing …
Thank you!
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Animals are always beautiful …
I definitely agree with you!
Awesome place!!! I just want to explore it …
It is, UmesH, moreso if you’re gonna go to see it.
How Nice Photos.
Thank you, Lele!
Hi! I should definitely visit the aquarium when I am in Manila next time. I am so happy we have such a great site to visit.
So do I, pal. Thank you!
These are really great photos and I’m not sure if I commented on your blog a while ago but just in case I didn’t, I’ll point it out again.
A huge THANKS for you!
Lovely blog
Thank you for saying that! I appreciate it.
Look who just made it on freshly pressed.
Yeah, and I’m undoubtedly on cloud nine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful photos!!!
Thank you, the tale of my heart!
wow it looks such a nice place to visit, i will definetly make plan to visit there.
Thank you then! It’s a nice place I assure you, SH.
Awesome post. Nice life of the underwater there.
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Thanks, pal!
I don’t know what it is about aquariums, they are so tranquil and relaxing. I want to visit the one we have in Atlanta. Thanks.
Maybe because of the tranquil environs you may find down there. You’re welcome and thank you, RT!
Awesome photos!
Thanks a lot! I appreciate that.
What wonderful shots! Thanks for sharing. Actually, I live about an hour away from Manila Ocean Park but .. I’m ashamed to say, I haven’t been there. I’ll try to visit one of these days. Marine creatures are truly amazing. I came face to face with a “Nemo” once & it took my breath away. If you can, please check it out in one of my posts (Coral Superstar). Write on!
Sure, gal! Hehe … Thank you very much for the comment!
p.s.
I visited your gravatar and your blog’s address is nowhere to be found. I hope you’ll attend to this asap so I can comply.
I love this! I just recently went to our local aquarium for the first time and took some wonderful pictures, but yours are really quite beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!!!
You are so welcome, Hanna. Thank you more!
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Awesome pictures!!! So beautiful place …
Nemo!!!
I appreciate that, sintarahayu. Thank you very much!
Beautiful, look great!
It’s really beautiful down there. Thank you, Henry!
I’ve also been at something like this before, but in Germany and in Bangkok.
Nice entry
Thank you very much for the comment, Mai Mergilli!
I actually love this post. I just recently been to Ocean Park(my third time actually) last Aug29 with my family.Me and my husband always love being in the tunnel. Lucky for us that time that the divers were feeding the big fishes. When we get to the Dancing Jellies I just sit there in the dark room and realizing that the dancing jellies are very soothing to watch. The way they change colors with the colored lights at the bottom of the cylinder aquarium and the reflections they made on those mirrors were so pretty and amazing. If my kids weren’t getting hungry during that time and were bugging me already for lunch, I could just sit there for hours and unwind. Im from Davao, so going to visit the jellies won;t be that easy.
Wow! Reading your comment or, should I say story, made me feel equally relaxed as you whenever you are there watching the jellies. It’s so detailed and I was like seeing jellies on our office’s ceiling now. Thank you for sharing it with me, for the like, and for taking time to comment on this post!
p.s.
Send my regards to your family.
You have a good eye because the great shots make me feel like I am right there with you. The fish are amazing
Thank you for coming back, GCB. Your comment just lifted my spirit again. Hehe … Keep safe.
You’re welcome. Reading is my passion and writing is an outlet. Being a blogger yourself,I know you feel the same way aside from those wandering feet of yours.Your posts are very nice to read.Keep it coming!
Thank you for making my day brighter, PG! I owe all the things I am now receiving for this blog because of your support. That also goes out to the multitude of bloggers who took time to put or click something on this very post.
Best esteem.
Congratulations my friend. Thanks for bringing a fresh and exciting ocean adventure to life. Those photos shows why a lot of us thinks the ocean is a magical place to be. The tropical, coral fishes are colorful and vivid. The son would have love to see those sharks which he finds fascinating. When I go back to Manila, I will definitely check this one out. Really cool!
You will sure enjoy the colorful oceanarium, my friend. More so, when you actually see those creatures showing off their “magic”. It will definitely captivate you and your camera. I can’t wait to see the story posted on your site.
Until then …
Great photos! Looks like a fun outing!
It really was, trialsinfood. Thanks for dropping by!
Fantastic pictures …
Thanks for that, Rakhi!
Continue releasing more beautiful posts.
I will …
Mahusay!!!! Keep it up!
Thanks for the kind words, Emie!
I visited the Manila Ocean Park last year when it newly opened, and I would say… the place is fantastic! A must-see especially for the kids. I love your photos!
Salamat, Nelson! I am proud that our country has this oceanarium. It can really attract tourists that easy because it’s truly world class. Kudos to the people behind maintaining its operation.
This is cool! On freshly pressed — this is hot! Congratulations!
The fact that I am a silent fan of yours triples the elation I feel. Thanks, Leonardo!
This blog is worthy to be Freshly Pressed. Congrats and keep on blogging!
Maraming maraming salamat, Adrian! What you wrote there brought me great joy.
Congratulations in representing the PHilippines. Your blog is a pleasure for us filipino bloggers.
And comments like yours are also bringing pleasure to me.
Thank you very much, Rommel!
IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!
So eto yun, bro. Ang ganda nga pala talaga ng mga shots mo. I’m proud of you! Congratulations!!!
Seeing you here is a miracle; nonetheless, I am thankful. Mabbalo!
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Salamat, kabayan!
wow! what’s another word for awe inspiring?
I mean to be literal so I am giving an answer to that question.
It’s magnificent. Of course, you know that. I like how how you gave a twist to that comment. It’s far better than simply saying magnificent. Thank you very much, Andy!
You’re most welcome! keep up the great posts!
I will …
thanks for the pingback! Loved the post
Thank you very much for the comment!
Fish are really cute.