A Trip to Manila Ocean Park - Oceanarium experience

Debi and Cody went....

to Manila Ocean Park last December 6 (sorry for the late post). We got there by riding a bus and a taxi. I know for sure there are other ways of commuting going to MOP.


Admission are 400php for Adults and 350php for Kids (4.5 ft. and below) or you could get it free! if you are 2 feet and below.. Discounts are also given to schools, corporate, events, etc.


We got there at around 11am. Luckily even though there were a lot of students having their field trip, we didn't have to wait in a long line. (whew!)

Our journey to the Oceanarium is divided into many stops.

The first stop was Agos. There's an artificial waterfall and of course, fishes. We felt like we were inside a forest.

Here are some of the pics..

OscarTheir natural diet consists primarily of aquatic and terrestrial insects. They also do take care of their young.

Ocellate River Stingray


Philippine Crocodile
These crocodiles grow no more than 3 meters and female crocodiles are slightly smaller. It is one of endangered species.

Starfish

and this fly caught the attention of Debi. If you look closely on the picture, it looks like it is praying (according to him).

Excited on the next stop? It's Bahura.

Blue Damsel

Harlequin Tuskfish
We find this fish very interesting. According to its description, this Harlequin Tuskfish starts life female. The dominant female tuskfish undergoes a physical sex change to become male. wooooow!

Common SeahorseFYI: Seahorses and pipefishes are the only animals in which males become "pregnant". Go Seahorses!

Pajama CardinalfishThese fish are nocturnal and do most of their feeding at nighttime. They are also known for being mouth brooders where eggs are incubated inside the mouth of the fish.

Giant Spider Crab
This giant spider crab is the largest living arthropod. It is believed to have a life expectancy of up to 100 years. It also lives on cold water. A lot were taking a picture with this giant spider crab. I think this was the most popular among all.

Longhorn Cowfish
Longhorn cowfish is a type of boxfish. When stressed, this species can exude a deadly toxin so beware!!

Clown Anemonefish
Finding Nemo?

Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray

Estuarine Stonefish
Motionless!! It makes a shallow depression by scooping up sand or mud with its pectoral fins until it is piled up around the sides of its body. It is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most venomous fish in the world.

Common Lionfish

Sailfin TangAlso known as "Labahita" or "Surahan".

Rockmover Wrasse

Watch this rockmover wrasse move some reefs. Amazing, isn't it?

We'll now move on to Laot. It has 4 big distinct aquarium that displays assortment of fish in different sizes.


On Buhay na Karagatan, you'll get to experience a slice of ocean life! You can see a variety of fishes from Blue damsel to stingray.. It would be different, if you get to experience it.


and the last one, Pating.

After a long walk of Oceanarium journey, we tried out the fish spa that costs 120php for 20 minutes.
This Doctor Fish or also known as Nibble fish consume dead skin cells.. The process is free of pain and does not hurt, but you'll feel a tingling sensation on your feet.! Believe me, it tickles! While we're having fish spa, we also read the story behind it. It was pretty cool.

Debi's Top 3 picks are:

• Giant Spider Crab
• Philippine Crocodile
• Clown Anemonefish

Cody's Top 3 picks are:

• Harlequin Tuskfish
• Stingray
• Rockmover wrasse
  

So there, Debicody at Manila Ocean Park - Oceanarium. (reporting! lol)