Ocean Park Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Exhibit Closure: Chinese Sturgeon Aquarium is closed indefinitely until further notice.
Ocean
Park is operated into Lowland and Highland sections with two entrances.
Lowland features Amazing Asian Animals. Highland features Marine Land
and Adventure Land Headland Rides. Cable car services are provided to
connect the park together. Conservation Effort: Ocean
Park continues to increase public awareness in conservation of many
species, including bottlenose dolphins and giant pandas. In addition,
visitors may also interact with endangered species at the new Amazing Asian Animals.
Ocean Theatre
Built
in 1977, with capacity of up to 3,500 people. Between 1977 and 1997,
killer whale Hoi-Wai was the centerpiece of stage. Ocean Theatre, which
went through many renovations and upgrades, now presents a brand
new daily demonstrations: Sea Dreams, introducing the amazing connections between dolphins, sea lions, and humans.
Show schedule: Vary. Check at the entrances.
Artificial insemination (AI) in marine mammals
In
May 2001, two female dolphins gave birth to two healthy calves. The
births are the world's first successful conception using artifical
insemination in bottlenose dolphins.
Importance of AI:
-Introduce new genes to the population
-Reduce the number of animals being captured from the wild
-Reduce the risks of transferring animals between facilities
Pacific Pier
Pacific Pier is a sea lion habitat renovated in 1999. It currently houses California sea lions, harbor seals and gray seals acquired from SeaWorld, USA. Feeding times vary. Check the bulletin at Pacific Pier.
Sea Jelly Spectacular
Opened
in 2006. It houses more than 1,000 jellyfish from all over the world
with the latest technology of lighting, music and special effects to
enhance your experience. Sea Jelly Spectacular is currently the largest
jellyfish exhibit in Asia.
Amazing Asian Animals
Amazing
Asian Animals, a 25,000-square meter area dedicated to Asian species,
is one of two key projects forming part of the park's HK$ 5.55 billion
expansion plan. It claims to be the world's only zoological park in which wildlife from the sky, land and sea co-exist. The canopy will feature the same chemical used for the exterior of Beijing's "Water Cube" aquatics center.
Coming Soon: Ocean Express (2009), Waterfront (2010), Polar Adventure (2012)
The New Ocean Park: Looking into Future
Ocean
Park started its major renovation in late 2006. There will be 33 new
animal species adding to the park including polar bears, walruses,
penguins, belugas, killer whales, and a new pair of young pandas. For
more information, please visit http://www.oceanpark.com.hk
April 23, 2009 - Park set for Asian animal world first The Standard
Amazing Asian Animals, a 25,000-square meter area dedicated to Asian species, is one of two key projects forming part of the park's HK$ 5.55 billion expansion plan. It claims to be the world's only zoological park in which wildlife from the sky, land and sea co-exist. The canopy will feature the same chemical used for the exterior of Beijing's "Water Cube" aquatics center. The Standard