Ocean Park Where Fun, Excitement And Thrill Knows No Limits

The term oceanarium often comes up associated with tourist attractions across the world

. Even though it has an indistinct definition oceanarium refers to both extensive aquariums as well as marine mammal parks. The very first oceanarium in the world is said to be the Marineland of Florida in the United States, boasting over 70 years of history. Currently the title of worlds biggest oceanarium is bagged by a one in Hong Kong which is none other than the world renowned Ocean Park.

Ocean Park spans across the hill of Nam Long Shan and the area of Wong Chuk Hang nestled in Southern District, set towards the south of Hong Kong Island. This park was launched on the 10th of January 1977 and today it functions as an animal theme park, marine mammal park, large aquarium and amusement park.

The park categorizes into main segments like animal exhibits, rides and shows. This is a great place to meet giant pandas, sea lions and alligators over and above thousands of marine life and hundreds of birds. Watch interesting shows at some of these venues where you can witness skilled performances of your favourite animal stars.

Among the main highlights here are the Atoll Reef, a four floors high aquarium housing striking coral reefs and over 2000 fish that come from 250 different species. Another attraction is the Aviary which his home to around 750 feathered friends representing more than 70 species.

The thrill and action only begins when you start joining the rides at the Ocean Park. Overlooking the deep blue ocean the 20 rides sprawl across a large area and offer the most breathtaking vistas you can ever imagine.

There is your regular Ferris Wheel in addition to the Space Wheel which tests your ability to withstand high G-forces. You can glide like the wind with Raging River and hop like a frog with Frog Hopper and Bungee Trampoline. Exclusively reserved for kids are a number of fun rides like the Merry-go-round, Clown A Round and Balloon up-and-away.

For the adrenaline seekers the roller coasters like The Dragon are ideal, as it spin you 360 degrees along huge corkscrews. And then buckle up for a crazy train adventure with Mine Train that races right above the ocean. The Abyss Turbo Drop is a one that gives you the chilling thrill of a free fall, while descending a height of 20 floors in a matter of seconds. These are only a handful of rides among the plethora of exciting rides that you are about to discover at the Ocean Park.

Ocean Park Tower lets you capture a birds eye view of an unbroken panorama starting from the park, passing over Aberdeen, islands, ocean and up to the horizon. Stationed atop a 200 metre high promontory and with a height of 72 metres, are the highest observation towers of Southeast Asia. You can also opt for a cable car ride or take the Ocean Park Escalator, counted presently as the second longest in the world, and get a glimpse of the magical beauty of this fun oozing park.

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by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

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