The world under the sea

Manila Ocean Park (MOP) is the country’s first water themed park and an educational urban resort destination. It’s where the best of both worlds, oversea and undersea, converge with sounds, lights, special effects and surprise treats come together to create a “world of wonders.”

It is home to the biggest oceanarium where over 20 varieties of marine creatures from around 300 species indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia. A walk through the specially designed aquariums will leave one spell-bound on the beauty of marine life.

“Now, something spectacular is about to change in this part of the bay area!” Armi Ruby Marie Cortes, MOP VP for sales and marketing, said as she revealed the forthcoming unveiling of Aquatica where water park fun, up-close marine life interaction and a multi-sensory musicale will be a regular fare.

In the afternoon, a marine life show will ensue where people get to experience face-to-face interaction with marine animals performing tricks. Pepito Maligaya, assistant operations manager, said “Everyone will treasure the experience and will be awestruck by the marine animal’s intelligence and charm.”

Come dawn, Manila’s first ever multi-sensory extravaganza set in the sea will enthrall everybody.

“For the first time in Manila, Maiden of the Sea brings you a mesmerizing show with a live cast in full costumes backed by a dramatic multimedia effects of pyrotechnics, brilliant lasers, special computer imaging, synchronized water jets some reaching highs of 40 meters, flaming bursts and captivating music all in a breathtaking choreography! It’s going to be a one-of-a-kind nightly musicale extravaganza for all ages,” Cortes beamed.

The place will also be the occasional venue for other performing arts like dance and concerts.