June 4, 2009 - Mommy Thelma Manalo accompanied us to the Manila Ocean Park. It was our first time there. We were supposed to leave in the morning but Manila was all gloomy then, actually for about a week - good thing the weather gave way and allowed us to go. It was very windy though and drizzles came once in awhile.
Mommy Thel, Zaza, and Ama - outside the very windy Ocean Park. I took the pic.
Zaza was amazed at the entrance alone. hehe
We were so amazed at the oceanarium experience. I was thinking how'd they put all those sea creatures inside?
Zaza starting the journey
The journey started at Agos(Flow) water cascading from an artificial waterfall that flows into 8 different water tanks displaying various flora and fauna. They created a model of the interconnectedness between land and sea. The rocky shoreline is showcased in a Touch Pool where one can physically encounter animals on display.
The artificial waterfall at Agos.
Zaza looking down at the Crocodiles at Agos.
I touched the Chocolate Chip Starfish at Agos.
After Agos, Bahura (Reef) was next. It is a series of 46 tanks that featured the very colorful Philippine underwater rainforest.
I was amazed by this Razor Fish. I thought they were just seaweeds floating.
Photo taken inside the Bahura(Reef).
First time we saw Seahorses - up close and personal. They swim so gracefully.
Photo taken inside the Bahura(Reef).
Cowfish - ain't they cute?hehe
Photo taken inside the Bahura(Reef).
A very aggressive Ribbon Eel.
Photo taken inside the Bahura(Reef).
Looks like seaweeds? Guess again..
They are Garden Eels. Amazing isn't it? First time i've seen this ever.
Photo taken inside the Bahura(Reef).
Zaza just kept saying WOW. But all throughout he kept asking for Mr. Ray (character in the movie Nemo) coz before we went in, we told him there was a ray there. Then we entered Laot(Fishing Ground) - four big distinct aquariums displayed an assortment of fish in all sizes and colors.
Rays at their very huuugggeeee tank.
Photo taken inside the Laot.
Buhay na Karagatan (Living Ocean) - We enjoyed a breathtaking 25-meter walk along an underwater tunnel and experienced how marine animals interact with each other in their natural habitat.
Our pic inside Buhay na Karagatan's 25-meter walk along an underwater tunnel
Zaza showing us the thumbs up.
Photo taken at the end of the Buhay na Karagatan
My pic just after the underwater tunnel.
Buhay na Karagatan
Ang Kalaliman(The Deep) came next. Ang Kalaliman’s deep sea resident is the barracuda - known for its toothy grin as the “Tiger of the Sea”. But we skipped this one. We weren't too amazed by it. hehe. After the Deep was the Pagi (Ray) Overhang tank we walked beneath the magnificent creatures.
The Pagi Overhang Tank.
Last but not the least, the largest Shark (Pating) tank we've ever seen.
After the long walk and amazement - we went to eat at North Park - our first time to eat there too. Mommy Thel said we should try their food. And we totally loved them. Zaza loved it too, but he was just so torn, he was sleepy, hungry, and tired all at the same time.
Here's a video of him falling asleep while eating cause he was super tired:
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