Noel Villa

Review of Manila Ocean Park

Not as great as it used to be. Now, it's in a very...

Not as great as it used to be. Now, it's in a very sad state. The entire place looks old and not very well maintained, the attractions like the shark and ray encounter and the birdhouse are dull, short, and empty. The place isn't lighted very well, several sections are closed off, you can see maintenance equipment scattered all over, and the whole atmosphere is generally sad and run down.

The buffet at Liquid Bar is like a cheap karinderya. It's pitiful and laughable.

The fish spa is still enjoyable, though it's not very hard to screw it up.

The Oceanarium is still the crown jewel of the place, full of interesting species and huge fish.

Hard times, these. It seems Manila Ocean Park is still trying to stay relevant despite rising costs and a dwindling customer base, and it's easy to see the desperate struggle to try and stay afloat.