Manila Ocean Park

What Manila Ocean Park does

Manila Ocean Park is a marine-themed theme park located behind Quirino Grandstand along Roxas Boulevard in Ermita, Manila, within the Rizal Park / Manila Bay corridor. Operated by China Oceanis Philippines Inc. (COPI), it is described as the Philippines' first world-class marine theme park. The core product is 8 ocean-themed attractions, anchored by the Oceanarium — a 55-meter walkthrough featuring a 220-degree curved walkway tunnel holding 3,000 cubic meters of seawater and 14,000 marine creatures from 277 species indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia — alongside the country's first penguin facility (Trails to Antarctica, with live Humboldt penguins), the Sea Lion Show, All Star Bird Show, World of Creepy Crawlies, and a Stingray Dry Encounter.

The business is structured as an integrated resort platform. Adjacent to the park sits Hotel H2O, the Philippines' only marine-themed urban resort with 155–184 rooms and suites featuring aquarium-wall rooms and Aqua Jellies jellyfish-view rooms, the Zenyu Eco Spa (a Japanese negative-ion technology spa), and multiple dining outlets including Makan Makan Asian Food Village, Hapag, Garden Café, and Garden Dining by White Moon Bar. Ocean Park Aqua Adventure provides water-park attractions (slides, splash zones, Fish Spa, BMX play). Functions & Events venues (Marina, Meeting Room, Arctic Bay Lagoons Hall) serve corporate and social events for up to 160 people.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: park admission tickets (direct website, Klook, walk-in), premium animal encounters (Php 700 for penguin feeding/photo op, birds and sea lion photo ops), Hotel H2O accommodation (mid-year rates from Php 3,500 nett/night; Midyear Escape packages from Php 6,300 nett), spa services, F&B, souvenir retail, event venue rental, and water-park fees. Customer segments include domestic and international tourists, families and couples, K-12 school groups (Php 700 per student for 25+ pax vs Php 1,300 published rate), and corporate/social event clients. Distribution runs through the official website, Klook as an accredited online partner, walk-in counters, and direct email for group bookings.

Name

Manila Ocean Park

Legal name

China Oceanis Philippines Inc.

Website

https://manilaoceanpark.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Manila Ocean Park is a marine-themed theme park in Manila, Philippines, operating the Oceanarium, 7 additional attractions, the adjacent Hotel H2O resort, a water park, dining outlets, a spa, and event venues, serving tourists, families, school groups, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Theme Park and Aquarium

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (71311), Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Wildlife Sanctuaries & Protected Seascape Visitor Operations (Reef/Marine Parks) (THAAAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Wildlife & Coastal Nature Tours (Whale/Dolphin Watching, Sea Kayaking) (THAAAEAD), Snorkeling & Marine Activity Centers (THAAAKAE)

Keywords

• Marine theme park
• Public aquarium attractions
• Marine-themed resort
• Educational marine tours
• Marine wildlife exhibits

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Park Admission Tickets: Visitors purchase tickets for entry into Manila Ocean Park's 8 ocean-themed attractions. Tickets are sold online via the official website and Klook, and at the walk-in counter. Single-entry tickets with validity dates.
2. Animal Encounters and Photo Opportunities: Premium paid experiences including Penguin Feeding Photo Op (Php 700), Birds Photo Op, and Sea Lion Photo Op, where guests pay for close encounters with marine and avian animals.
3. Hotel H2O Room Bookings: Hotel accommodation with 155 rooms and 21 suites. Revenue from overnight stays, with room categories ranging from Aqua Room to Ambassador Suite. Additional charges for extra persons beyond base occupancy. Also includes event/venue bookings for functions and events.
4. Zenyu Eco Spa Services: Spa services including Swedish Massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue Massage, Body Scrub, Hotbed Treatment, Full Body Fish Spa, Foot Bliss, and Pinoy Hilot Massage. Open daily 1PM–10PM.
5. Dining and Food & Beverage: Multiple dining outlets including Makan Makan Asian Food Village (150+ dishes), White Moon Bar/Garden Dining, Garden Café, and kiosks (Retro Grill, Quix, Adobo Series & Lemon Bliss, Snackz Aquatica, Twist Treats). Garden Dining offers online ordering and delivery.
6. Souvenir and Retail Sales: Souvenir shops including Ocean Treasures Main (2nd floor), BOPK Souvenir Shop (ground floor main entrance), and Oceanarium Kiosk. Items include stuffed animals, shirts, keychains, magnets.
7. Functions & Events Venue Rental: Venue rental for corporate and social events. Venues include Marina (77 sqm, max 70 people), Meeting Room (302 sqm, max 10 people), and Arctic + Bay + Lagoons Hall (max 160 people), with floor-to-ceiling views of Manila Bay.
8. Ocean Park Aqua Adventure: Water park attractions including slides (Small Tornado Slide, Open Spiral Slide, Speed/Close Spiral Slide), splash zones, Swinging Bridge Challenge, Fish Spa (Php 120 for 15 minutes), BMX Children's Ramp Play (Php 200 for 30 minutes), and locker/towel rental (Php 30 each).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manila Ocean Park operates an integrated marine-themed entertainment complex in Manila offering 8 ocean-themed attractions (including a walk-through Oceanarium with 14,000 marine creatures from 277 species, the first penguin park facility in the Philippines, sea lion and bird shows) along with a marine-themed urban resort (Hotel H2O), water park, eco spa, multiple dining outlets, souvenir shops, and event venues. Tickets, hotel accommodations, spa services, food and beverage, and event venue rentals are sold via the official website, physical counter, and accredited online partner Klook.

Product overview

Manila Ocean Park is the Philippines' first world-class marine theme park operated by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., located within Rizal Park in Manila. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the marine theme park itself, supplemented by the adjacent Hotel H2O resort, the Ocean Park Aqua Adventure water park, and a network of dining, spa, retail, and event venue services. The core Manila Ocean Park provides 8 ocean-mazing attractions: the Oceanarium (home to 14,000 marine creatures across 277 species), Trails to Antarctica (the country's first penguin park with Humboldt penguins), the Sea Lion Show, the All Star Bird Show, World of Creepy Crawlies, Stingray Dry Encounter, and supporting encounter experiences. Adjacent offerings include Hotel H2O (a marine-themed urban resort with aquarium-view rooms, suites, Zenyu Eco Spa, and multiple dining outlets including Makan Makan Asian Food Village, Hapag, Garden Cafe, and Garden Dining by White Moon Bar), Ocean Park Aqua Adventure (a water park with slides, splash zones, Fish Spa, and BMX play area), and Functions & Events venues (Marina, Meeting Room, and Arctic Bay Lagoons Hall). Souvenir shops and EDU ZONE group tour programs round out the portfolio. Tickets and reservations are sold through the official website and accredited online partner Klook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zenyu Eco Spa: Eco spa utilizing Japanese negative ion technology for wellness treatments including Swedish Massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue Massage, Body Scrub, Hotbed Treatment, Fish Spa, Foot Bliss, and Pinoy Hilot Massage.

Products and services

• Oceanarium Walk-through aquarium home to 14,000 marine creatures from approximately 277 species indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia, featuring a 55-meter journey with a 220° curved walkway tunnel and 3,000 cubic meters of seawater.
• Trails to Antarctica: The Penguin Quest The first penguin park facility in the Philippines, featuring a walk-through Antarctic exhibit and live Humboldt penguins in a dedicated Penguin Exhibit, including the Christmas Village area.
• Sea Lion Show Live entertainment show featuring South American sea lions, highlighting environmental conservation, special skills, unique characteristics and photo opportunities, including a Sea Lion Kiss with a souvenir photo.
• All Star Bird Show Bird show featuring macaws, cockatoos, and eagles performing tricks and stunts with guest participation and an environmental message.
• World of Creepy Crawlies Exhibit showcasing insects, worms, spiders, bugs, and frogs with educational show & tell sessions about the importance and survival superpowers of often misunderstood creatures, included in the 8-attraction ticket package.
• Stingray Dry Encounter Interactive encounter allowing guests to get up close with stingrays in a dry (non-swimming) setting, included in the 8-attraction ticket package.
• Ocean Park Aqua Adventure Water park featuring splash zones, water slides (Small Tornado Slide, Open Spiral Slide, Speed Slide, Close Spiral Slide), interactive water play structures, a swinging bridge challenge, Fish Spa, and BMX Children Ramp Play. Operates as a separate section of the Manila Ocean Park complex.
• Hotel H2O The only marine-themed urban resort in the Philippines, located within the Manila Ocean Park complex. Offers 155 rooms and 21 suites with aquarium walls, sandalwood marble and Manila Bay views, plus upscale amenities of a first-class resort. Includes access to Zenyu Eco Spa and multiple dining outlets within the complex.
• Zenyu Eco Spa Eco spa using ground-breaking negative ion technology from Japan (name means 'complete healing' in Japanese). Services include Swedish Massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue Massage, Body Scrub, Hotbed Treatment, Full Body Fish Spa, Zenyu Foot Bliss, and Pinoy Hilot Massage. Open daily 1PM–10PM.
• Makan Makan Asian Food Village Pan-Asian food village offering more than 150 dishes, located within Hotel H2O, serving seafood specialties.
• Functions & Events Venue rental for corporate and social events. Venues include Marina (77 sqm, max 70 people), Meeting Room (302 sqm, max 10 people), and Arctic+Bay+Lagoons Hall (pillarless hall with al fresco area and direct Manila Bay view, max 160 people).
• Encounter Experiences (Penguin Feeding, Birds Photo Op, Sea Lion Photo Op) Premium interactive photo and feeding experiences including Penguin Feeding & Photo Op (Php 700), Birds Photo Op (Php 700), and Sea Lion Photo Op, with 8R photo souvenirs. Penguin feeding limited to 100 sessions daily.
• EDU ZONE / Group Tours Educational group tour packages for school groups (K-12 and College) of 25 pax and more. K-12 group rate is Php 700 per person. Includes access to all 8 attractions with advance booking.
• Souvenir Shops (Ocean Treasures, BOPK Souvenir Shop, Oceanarium Kiosk) Retail shops selling stuffed animals, shirts, keychains, magnets, and other marine-themed souvenir items, located at multiple points within the Manila Ocean Park complex.
• Garden Dining by White Moon Bar Outdoor restaurant launched in May 2021, offering modern Asian grill cuisine with delivery and pick-up options. Menu curated by Sri Lankan Chef Ranuka Hettiarachchi.
• Garden Cafe Garden-inspired cafe offering good coffee, refreshing smoothies, and gourmet sandwiches, located within the Hotel H2O complex.
• Retro Grill Diner Restaurant dining option within the Manila Ocean Park complex offering grilled fare.
• Hapag Restaurant drawing inspiration from Filipino passion for food and cooking, offering soulful, delectable meals designed for family bonding.
• Online Ticketing Service Online ticket booking system accessible through the official Manila Ocean Park website and accredited online partner Klook. Tickets are valid for one-time entry with specific validity dates.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Oceanarium is home to 14,000 marine creatures from 277 species, making it one of the world's best public aquariums.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2025Manila Ocean Park partnered with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to join the 40th International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 20, 2025. The event, themed 'Clean Seas Against the Climate Crisis,' underscores the urgent link between oceans and climate resilience. Manila Ocean Park employees participated under its 'I Love My Ocean Planet' CSR Program.
• Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 November 2019Manila Ocean Park and PCPPI have held annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies for 5 consecutive years (2015–2019). The 2019 ceremony featured a 15-meter high Recycled Pepsi Christmas Tree with the theme 'All Aboard the North Pole Express,' promoting climate change awareness. The tradition uses recycled bottles — starting from 9-meter trees using 10,000 bottles to 15-meter trees.
• Down Syndrome Association of the PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2019Distinguished guests from the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines attended Manila Ocean Park's 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony alongside Manila's Vice Mayor and PCPPI executives.
• KlookcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKlook is listed as Manila Ocean Park's accredited online ticketing partner, allowing customers to purchase attraction tickets through the Klook platform alongside other travel experiences.
• The Nature Conservancy (TNC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManila Ocean Park participated in Disney and Avatar's global 'Keep Our Oceans Amazing' campaign (December 2022 to January 2023) hosted at the Oceanarium. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of ocean challenges and support TNC's work to protect 10 ocean species and their habitats, including beluga whales, blue whales, whale sharks, hawksbill sea turtles, and mangroves. For every Avatar-inspired ocean creature created online, Disney donated USD 5 to TNC (up to USD 1 million).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sunway Lagoon: Malaysia's multi-zone theme park combining water park, amusement park, wildlife encounters (including a tiger park and wildlife section), and hotel co-location. Comparable as a multi-attraction resort complex in Southeast Asia with marine/animal components.
• Ocean Park Hong Kong: Hong Kong's flagship marine-themed theme park combining aquariums, animal exhibits, thrill rides, and a Grand Aquarium tunnel. Directly comparable as a regionally adjacent marine theme park with similar attraction mix (aquarium + animal encounters + rides).
• Aquaria KLCC: Malaysia's flagship oceanarium located beneath the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Comparable as an urban-located aquarium with walk-through tunnels, marine biodiversity, and tourist+school group programming in Southeast Asia.
• S.E.A. Aquarium (Resorts World Sentosa): Singapore aquarium housing over 100,000 marine animals across 1,000+ species. Directly comparable as a large Southeast Asian public aquarium serving tourists and families, anchored within an integrated resort destination.

Broad incumbents

• SeaWorld (United Parks & Resorts): US marine-themed theme park chain combining aquariums, marine animal shows, and thrill rides. Comparable as a marine-themed amusement operator with animal encounter experiences, though at substantially larger scale and with a US-only footprint.
• Georgia Aquarium: One of the world's largest aquariums (10M gallons, whale sharks). Comparable as a globally recognized public aquarium with walkthrough tunnels and live marine exhibits, though at a much larger scale and as a non-profit institution.
• Marine Life Park (Resorts World Sentosa, closed): Former Southeast Asian marine theme park (closed 2020) once co-located with S.E.A. Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa. Comparable as a precedent for integrated marine park + resort + hotel real estate models, and a cautionary peer illustrating concentration risk of the format.

Regional players

• Tokyo Sea Life Park (Kasai Rinkai Suizokuen): Tokyo's municipal aquarium featuring a walk-through tunnel and Pacific marine species. Comparable as an Asian public aquarium with similar tunnel-format architecture and educational programming for families and school groups.
• Underwater World Pattaya: Thai aquarium featuring marine exhibits and walk-through tunnels. Comparable as a Southeast Asian aquarium with similar walkthrough experience and tourism-driven ticket model, though focused on a different national market.
• Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World: Bangkok's large-scale aquarium beneath a shopping mall, offering walk-through tunnels, marine biodiversity, and themed zones. Comparable as an urban-located Asian aquarium with similar tourist and family target segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/manilaoceanpark
• Facebookfacebook.com/manilaoceanparkofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/manilaoceanpark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manilaoceanpark

Compliance2 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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