General Facts

Ocean Park, situated on the southern side of Hong Kong island, is one of the world's acclaimed educatoin theme parks covering more than 870,000 square metres of land. Operated by Ocean Park Corporation, a statutory board, it is a not-for-profit organization providing equal elements of entertainment, education and conservation at an affordable price.

Over three million people visit Ocean Park each year. Residents of Hong Kong as well as tourists from all over the world enjoy the facilities and services provided by Ocean Park. With 28 years of history, Ocean Park has established itself as one of the major tourist attractions in Hong Kong and Asia. Aside from entertainment through thrill rides and wide variety of shows, the Park prides itself on its education and conservation programmers. Aroung 50,000 scholl children in Hong Kong visit the Park each year to learn about animals. In 2000, the Park's research activities on marine mammals and artificail insemination (Al) produced the world first successful pregnancy fo bottlenose dolphins throught this process (Al). In May 2001, two healthy dolphin calves were born at Ocean Park as a result of these earlier successful Al conceptions.

Ocean Park comprises two sections, the Headland and Lowland, connected by a 1.5 km long cable car system which offers spectacular, panoramic views of the southern side of Hong Kong and the South China Sea. At hte Headland, the Park boasts of its many rides including the Dragon, Eagle, Crazy Galleon, Ferris Wheel, Ocean Park Tower, Flying Swing, Raging River, Space Wheel, Mine Train, and the newly opened The Abyss Turbo Drop, a heart throbbing thrill ride that delivers a free fall experience from a height of 62 metres. Complementing the rides is Ocean Theatre where dolphins and sea lions entertain and educate visitors on the lives of these marine mammals each day through their lively performances. Providing more enjoyment and education are the world class Atoll Reef, Shark Aquarium and Pacific Pier. At the Park's Tai Shue Wan site, there is the entrance to a bird aviary and a 225 metres outdoor escalator leading to the Headland.

At hte Lowland, visitors can meet with the delightful "An An" and "Jia Jia", a pair of giant pandas bestowed on Hong Kong by the Central Government of China at hte Hong Kong Jockey Club Giant Panda Habitat. Adjacent to the Gian Panda Habitat is the Goldfish Pagoda, featuring more than 100 goldfish of 42 species. Other attractions include Amazing Amazon, Butterfly House, Dinosaur - Now and Then, Whiskers' Wild Ride and Kid's World. BEsides Kid's World is Dolphin University where visitors are able to have a closer encounter with dolphins and learn more about these fabulous marine mammals.