What to Expect in Cebu Ocean Park
Calling all sea-lovers! Cebu Ocean Park has reopened its doors to the public, allowing all Cebu locals to take in the magic of an underwater world without having to leave the city!
Cebu’s first and only marine-themed park is a huge oceanarium that houses hundreds and hundreds of diverse sea creatures across a wide variety of unique species, and it has a lot in store for those fascinated by the marine biosphere. Indulge your love for the ocean by spending a few hours at the park! Here, you’ll be able to dive deep into the wonders of the big blue sea by exploring its halls, marveling at the colorful fish in each tank, and taking the opportunity to participate in immersive and exciting animal encounters!
Keep on reading to find out what you can expect PLUS how you can get a discounted admission through Klook.
Before you go, be sure to read Cebu Ocean Park's new safety guidelines:
Park Animals and Attractions
As you wander around areas like the Main Tank Gallery and the Seven Seas exhibit, you’ll surely see some of the park’s must-see animals include the adorkable-looking eagle rays, the mysterious stone-fishes, the timid and elusive blacktip reef sharks, teeny-tiny red-bellied pacus, and the massive and aptly-named giant groupers.
But despite being a marine-themed park, it also serves as home to non-aquatic fauna. While exploring the Jungle Trek area, you might spot the adorable yet skittish sugar gliders crawling on branches. You can also visit the Creepy Critters section to see the likes of burmese pythons, venomous snakes, dart frogs, and even insects up close. There’s also an aviary called the Lorries Loft where you can observe three species of vibrantly colored lories and lorikeets, feed them, and listen to them chirp some tunes!
Immersive Encounters and Experiences
The park isn’t just about having visitors look at animals through glass. It also hosts a number of animal encounters.
SeaTREK will allow you to walk alongside the fishies and Croc Cage will drop you down the lair of the park’s 14-foot-long saltwater crocodile where you can get up close and personal with it.
Guests can also enjoy a Stingray Encounter, which allows you to pet and take photos with stingrays in a shallow pool! If you want something more relaxed, you can enjoy a fish massage where you dip your feet into a small pool where fish will massage your weary feet. You can even fulfill your dream to be a mermaid by putting on a fin!
Aquadining
Another stand-out feature of Cebu Ocean Park is its Aquadining experience, where you can enjoy a delightful meal in a safe, atmospheric, “underwater” section of the oceanarium that’s lit by the glowing ethereal lights of fish tanks. The food served will be prepared with “cutting-edge” methods and the menu changes every month because seasonal ingredients comprise the meals. These also make repeat visits worth it because you’ll get to munch on something different each time.
Entrance Fees/Tickets
Are you ready to experience the magic of the sea? Then book through Klook to purchase Cebu Ocean Park tickets for amazing deals! Klook offers weekend Cebu Ocean Park tickets so you can spend a few hours outside of your house to learn about what makes up sea life.
If you happen to be free on a weekday, weekend tickets are also available for purchase! There are fewer crowds on weekdays so you’ll feel as if you have the place all to yourself!
Operating Hours and Contact Information
- Operating hours: 09:00-18:00, Thursday to Sunday
- Address: Cebu Ocean Park, SM Seaside Complex Mambaling, Cebu City, 6000
- Phone number: (032) 888-5288, ext. 805, 804
- Email address: info@cebuoceanpark.com