The SPOT.ph Guide to Getting Your Money’s Worth at Ocean Park Hong Kong
It is Hong Kong's second oldest theme park.
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(SPOT.ph) Whether it’s your first visit or not, there’s always something to do when in Hong Kong. The destination is home to a diverse set of cultures that marry East and West, easily making it a bucket list destination. It’s home to several theme parks, but there are a few you shouldn’t miss, including Hong Kong’s second oldest. Ocean Park Hong Kong (a.k.a. Ocean Park) boasts a variety of attractions and a multitude of wildlife from different parts of the world. The park is over 90 acres and spans a large mountain, so be sure to keep this handy guide ready to make the most of your visit.
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Everything you need to know about Ocean Park Hong Kong:
Ticket Prices
As of writing, Ocean Park’s website offers one-day General Admission tickets for HK $498 (roughly P3,477) for guests aged 12 and up while it costs HK $249 (roughly P1,738) for children aged three to 11.
Online travel agencies Klook and KKDay also sell a variety of discounted tickets based on the intended date of visit. Once you purchase your tickets regardless of source, be sure to visit the park’s official website in order to register your visit; it is currently a requirement imposed due to the pandemic.
Zones and Must-Ride Attractions, Must-Watch Shows
Aqua City
The first of the three zones located at The Waterfront, Aqua City acts as the park’s main entryway. Here guests can enjoy various dining and retail spaces as well as a few of the park’s attractions like the Grand Aquarium which has over 5,000 fish from over 400 species. It is also home to the Sea Life Carousel, Hong Kong’s largest carousel spanning 15.1 meters across. A projection mapping and special effects show called Soul of the Ocean also takes place daily at 7:45 p.m.
Aqua City also features the in-park transit system Ocean Express which brings parkgoers on a three-minute journey to the other half of the park known as the Summit.
Amazing Asian Animals
Towards the left side of Aqua City is Amazing Asian Animals, a zone that does contain any rides. Instead, the area is home to the park’s two rare giant pandas, Ying Ying and Le Le, and an endangered Chinese giant salamander. There are also two walking trails, Eco Trail and Emerald Trail, where guests can learn about Hong Kong’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Whiskers Harbour
Guests with younger children will be glad to venture into Whiskers Harbour, which contains more child-friendly attractions. Traditional rides like the Merry-Go-Round (yes, the park has two carousel-type rides!) can be found in this zone as well as a mini train ride called Toto the Loco, which takes guests through a mini forest.
Thrill Mountain
Once you disembark from the Ocean Express, the first zone that greets you at the Summit is the carnival-themed Thrill Mountain. The area currently has five available rides that you can explore such as the Bumper Blaster, the spinning-type ride Rev Booster, a floorless roller coaster called Hair Raiser, Whirly Bird, which is a chair-swing ride similar to our very own Flying Fiesta, and The Flash, which is a swing ride that goes upside down.
Rainforest
Towards the middle of the Summit, you will find the lush Rainforest which is where the water-based ride is located. Best enjoyed during the summer, The Rapids is a family-friendly attraction that takes you on an adventure through darkened zones, patches of “blinding” sun, and undulating terrain. Best of luck trying to keep yourself dry as you might even get hit by unsuspecting water guns during the ride.
Marine World
On the farthest corner of the park lies Marine World. Here, guests can enjoy a breathtaking view of the South China Sea as they go on various rides that are both familiar and thrilling. Go on a romantic ride up the Ferris Wheel and enjoy views as high as 24 meters or perhaps tackle HK’s version of Anchors Away, aptly named the Crazy Galleon. You can also give the Wild Twister a literal spin as it takes the main arm, extended arm, and separate seats swinging and spinning on its own separate axes.
In case you want to take things to further heights, we recommend you give Ocean Park Tower a try. Located 200 meters above sea level, the viewing room gently rotates a full 360 degrees which lets parkgoers see Aberdeen and the outlying islands clearly.
Polar Adventure
On your way down to the Waterfront and just beside Thrill Mountain is Polar Adventure. The zone features Artic Blast—an attraction that uses environmental technology to reduce its carbon footprint—and is home to the North and South Pole Encounters where parkgoers can meet select animals from each region respectively. You can also drop by the Artic Fox Den where you can get a chance to see an Artic fox and learn all about their behavior and how humans impact their habitat.
Dining and Shopping Spots
The theme park has various dining and retail establishments spread across all the available zones with a majority of the restaurants being located in Aqua City and Marine World. The largest aquarium restaurant in Hong Kong, Neptune’s Restaurant, can be found in Aqua City where guests can enjoy a fine-dining experience "under the sea."
Guests that have dietary restrictions or require Halal-certified meals can head on to the following restaurants located at the park: Café Ocean, Clown Corner, Dive Into A Float (Marine World), Panda Café Food To Go (Amazing Asian Animals), and Popcorn Cart (Aqua City).
Other things to know before your visit:
Operating Hours
The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. However, the Summit area, which consists of the following zones: Thrill Mountain, Rainforest, Marine World, and Polar Adventure, closes at 7 p.m.
Strollers and Person With Disability (PWD) Access
Stroller and wheelchair rentals can be found at Aqua City and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Strollers can be rented for HK $150 (roughly P1,047) and also requires HK $100 (roughly P698) refundable security deposit.
Wheelchairs, on the other hand, can be rented for HK $60 (P418) a day and also require HK $100 refundable security deposit.
How to Get There
Ocean Park Hong Kong is accessible by public transport. Those that wish to travel via MTR can purchase a single-journey ticket to Ocean Park station which is a four-minute ride from Admiralty station and a 23-minute ride from Tsim Sha Tsui station.
Ocean Park Hong Kong is in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit Ocean Park Hong Kong's website. Tickets are available through Klook and KKDay.
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