OCEAN PARK HONG KONG

Description

Essentials about Ocean Park Hong Kong in brief

You have to think of Ocean Park Hong Kong as a mixture of an aquarium, a zoo and an amusement and theme park. Ocean Park is located on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Along with Hong Kong Disneyland, the park is one of Hong Kong’s two amusement parks and at the same time one of the most popular amusement parks in Asia, with over seven million visitors annually.

The themes of Ocean Park Hong Kong

Ocean Park Hong Kong is an approximately 87-hectare area divided into two parts: The Waterfront and The Summit, the latter being slightly higher up on a hill. The two parts are connected by a gondola lift. In addition to being divided into a higher and lower park section, Ocean Park is also themed: There are a total of eight themed areas on the park grounds: Amazing Asian Animals, Aqua City, Whiskers Harbour, Marine World, Polar Adventure, Adventure Land, Thrill Mountain and The Rainforest.

Below is a brief description of each area:

Amazing Asian Animals

Visitors get to see some of Asia’s rarest species at the Amazing Asian Animals zone (Waterfront). In the interactive discovery tour at Giant Panda Adventure, visitors learn about well-known Chinese animals such as the red panda, the Chinese giant salamander and the Chinese alligator. The stars among the native animals are, of course, the giant pandas. Colorful birds and playful otters await you at Panda Village, and an incredible variety of goldfish species await you at Goldfish Treasure. In addition, there are impressive air shows where eagles, hawks, vultures and other rulers of the skies present their spectacular flying skills.

Aqua City

Aqua City (Waterfront) is a gigantic maritime leisure complex where everything revolves around water. The multi-sensory show called “Symbio” is broadcast on the world’s first 360-degree water screen. The Grand Aquarium is home to more than 5,000 fish from more than 400 species, which can be viewed up close through the world’s largest aquarium dome with a diameter of 5.5 meters or through a huge 8-by-13-meter observation window. Aqua City also features the Sea Life Carousel, Hong Kong’s largest carousel. And also awaiting visitors here is Old Hong Kong, a historic recreation of some Hong Kong streets from the 1950s and 1970s, where many market stalls are located.

Whiskers Harbour

Whiskers Harbour (Waterfront) is the themed area for the youngest visitors. Here, the little ones can expect a carousel, a bouncy castle, a Ferris wheel, a train, a playground and lots of multimedia games, among other things. Kids can also get up close and personal with dolphins and learn about the importance of marine conservation.

Marine World

Marine World is home to some sea and river life, such as sea lions, seals and Chinese sturgeon. In addition, visitors can expect some adreline-raising rides such as roller coasters and a high-speed drop tower.

Polar Adventure

Polar Adventure (Summit) is Ocean Park’s newest attraction and allows visitors to experience the North and South Poles up close in just one day. King penguins, walruses, seals, Arctic foxes, snowy owls and many other representatives of the Arctic and Antarctic animal kingdoms are at home here. And the Arctic Blast roller coaster provides an adrenaline kick.

Adventure Land

As the name suggests, Adventure Land (Summit) is all about adventure. Here, visitors can expect a roller coaster ride through a mine and a whitewater course through tropical waterfalls.

Thrill Mountain

Thrill Mountain (Summit) is pure adrenaline. The Hair Raiser roller coaster dangles you over a cliff, The Flash whirls you upside down through lofty heights, The Aviator gives you the sensational feeling of flying, and the Rev Booster is guaranteed to give you a spinning worm.

The Rainforest

At the Rainforest (Summit), visitors are immersed in the rainforest and can meet some of the most fascinating animals on earth. The animals at Rainforest boast some superlatives: It is home to the pygmy brush monkey, the world’s smallest monkey species; the green aracari, the world’s smallest toucan; and the capybara, the world’s largest rodent. A whitewater trail goes around the Rainforest.