High Standards in Conservation and Entertainment – Must-Visit Recommendations at Hong Kong Ocean Park This Summer

Reported by You Ru / Special Feature




▲ “Shark Mystique” showcases Hong Kong’s history as a small fishing port. (Photo / Provided by Hong Kong Ocean Park)

“Asian Aquarium”Features 8 unique exhibits, among which the “Giant Panda Adventure” displays various precious animals from Asia, such as giant pandas, red pandas, giant salamanders, oriental small-clawed otters, and Chinese alligators. Additionally, the “Goldfish Treasures” exhibit rotates over 300 goldfish of varying shapes, sizes, and colors, including the world’s largest goldfish.

Ride Attractions“The Abyss Turbo Drop”

Swings over 22 meters high at speeds up to 60 km/h with a gravitational force of 3.9G, featuring a 360-degree aerial inversion that delivers the thrill of a sudden high-altitude drop and rapid rotation. Meanwhile, in the “Ocean Wonders” aquarium, visitors can embark on a deep-sea journey, observing over 5,000 fish of 400 species through the coral tunnel into the deep-sea environment. They can also enjoy views through the aquarium dome and a massive 13-meter-wide viewing screen. Every evening, the artificial lake outside Ocean Wonders hosts the world’s first and only 360-degree water curtain show, “Legend of the Twins,” which conveys an important message about the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature through the story of two dragons. And
“Whiskers Theatre – Ocean Ranger”

In a cheerful atmosphere of song and dance, Whiskers the Lion leads children and their marine animal friends on an unforgettable underwater journey, allowing families to learn about marine conservation and the impact of plastic waste on ocean life in a fun and engaging way. The “Rainforest” combines tropical river rapids with rainforest adventure experiences. Visitors can walk along the rainforest exploration trail into treehouses, observing over 70 aquatic, reptilian, amphibian, and invertebrate species from nearly 40 varieties, as well as 17 land mammals from 5 species and 80 birds from 26 species. Guests can also board inflatable rafts to navigate the joyous experience of the tropical river rapids throughout the


Rainforest

area, and use water guns and buckets along the rainforest trail to engage in water fights with fellow raft passengers, sharing the thrill of the rapids.The new show “Ocean Odyssey” at the Ocean Theatreblends thrilling adventure with heartwarming moments and is also highly recommended.
▲ “Shark Mystique” showcases several unique shark species. (Photo / Provided by Hong Kong Ocean Park)

Also newly opened on June 26,


“Shark Mystique”

incorporates local nostalgic elements in its design to reflect Hong Kong’s history as a small fishing port. The entrance is styled like a traditional stilt house commonly found in fishing villages, guiding visitors through a shark-mouth-shaped gateway into a three-story underwater world, where they can view a variety of precious sharks and rays. Two newly added transparent domes bring in natural light to complement indoor lighting, allowing visitors to admire the beautiful side of sharks in their ocean habitat. “Shark Mystique” displays several unique shark species, including the fearsome-looking but gentle sand tiger shark and the critically endangered sawfish with its saw-like snout.

Recommended One-Day Itinerary at Hong Kong Ocean Park

Hong Kong Ocean Park stated that close interactions with animals help visitors build emotional connections. As such, the park’s academy has a team of over 60 education ambassadors responsible for animal exhibit interpretation and educational programs. In terms of conservation and educational outreach, in April 2013, the world’s leading authority on marine mammal care — the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA) — along with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), announced that Hong Kong Ocean Park had been awarded accredited membership for the third consecutive five-year term. This recognition indicates that the park consistently meets the highest standards in animal care, conservation, and educational initiatives. Hong Kong Ocean Park is the first zoo facility outside the Americas to receive this accreditation.