Top 20 Facts about Hong Kong Ocean Park

Hong Kong Ocean Park is located at Tseung Kwan O New Town in Sha Tin District. The park occupies approximately 543 hectares (1332 hectares) and was opened to the public on 1 June 1997. The park is home to over 2,000 animals from more than 400 species, including giant pandas, red pandas, clouded leopards, Malayan tapirs, golden snub-nosed monkeys, Siamese crocodiles, eels, sea horses, jellyfish, sea turtles, sharks, rays, and stingrays.

Ocean Park, Hong Kong was established in 1968 and has been operating successfully ever since. The park covers an area of 2.5 hectares and attracts over 1.8 million visitors per year. The park's attractions include its aquariums, adventure rides, dolphin shows, and many other facilities.

The park's marine life conservation program focuses on the rescue and rehabilitation of injured sea creatures. They are home to thousands of animals, including penguins, sharks, seahorses, turtles, rays, dolphins, and whales. This helps them to better understand how they live and work together.

The park's aquariums feature hundreds of species of fish, coral reefs, jellyfish, and much other marine life. Some of these exhibits include the Giant Pacific Octopus, Sea Horse, Seahorse, Turtle, Sharks, Marine Mammals, Jellyfish, Coral Reef, and much more.

Hong Kong Ocean Park is open daily from 9 am-6 pm (last entry at 5 pm). Admission costs $80/per adult and $40/per child.

Facts about Hong Kong Ocean Park.

1. The park has been awarded the title of Asia's Leading Marine Conservation Centre.

2. Visitors can enjoy a variety of marine wildlife exhibits, including the only aquatic habitat in the world where visitors can swim with dolphins.

3. There are two major sections at the park - the Marine Life section and the Wild Animals section.

4. The park offers various activities for children, including feeding time, educational programs, and animal shows.

5. There are over 400 animals representing 100 species.

6. It features a large aquarium where visitors can view sharks, stingrays, penguins, sea turtles, dolphins, and other marine life.

7. It has three different zones that represent different environments.

8. The park covers approximately 1,000,000 square feet (90,000 m²).

9. It has been voted as one of the best places to visit in Asia.

10. The park was built in 1994 and took seven years to finish.

11. There are over 100 species of animals at the park.

12. The largest aquarium in Asia is located here.

13. The park has two dolphin shows daily.

14. In the summer, the ocean water temperature can reach 31 degrees Celsius.

15. The park's total area is 5 hectares.

16. The park has been home to many famous celebrities including Jackie Chan, Leslie Cheung, and Aaron Kwok.

17. In 2016, it was reported that the park had earned $5 million from its aquarium alone.

18. The park has over 200 rides and attractions including roller coasters, water slides, and other family-friendly rides.

19. The park has many restaurants and shops where visitors can purchase souvenirs, snacks, drinks, and other items.

20. The park has a sandy beach area where visitors can relax and enjoy a day at the ocean.