Dive Into Fun at Ocean Park Hong Kong’s Rides, Attractions, and More

Anyone who’s been to Hong Kong knows that Ocean Park is a must-visit on lists of things to do in Hong Kong, especially for first-time visitors. Now that Hong Kong is open for tourists again, you can finally complete your travel bucket list and make your wait to Ocean Park Hong Kong! It’s the second largest theme park in Hong Kong and is popular for being a cross between a theme park and a zoo!

Ocean Park Hong Kong is a popular attraction among people of all ages. The summertime, especially in August, is usually the busiest time of the year as students are on holiday and both locals and tourists are eager to spend a day at the park. If you want to avoid big crowds, we recommend scheduling your trip during the off-season from September to November, and on weekdays. 

The park typically opens at 10:00am, but its schedule is subject to change, so make sure to check their website in advance for opening days and hours. When visiting the park, arriving early is a must if you’re trying to avoid long waiting times, especially for entry!

As mentioned, queues to enter the park tend to be long, but the waiting times to purchase tickets at the park itself are just as lengthy. It’s easier and faster to book your tickets to Ocean Park Hong Kong in advance through Klook! Decide which ticket package you’d like, then, after purchasing, make an online reservation on the Ocean Park Hong Kong website to book the exact date of your visit. 

There are eight attraction zones to explore at Ocean Park Hong Kong:

This area is your go-to for meeting and learning about fascinating creatures native to China and other regions in Asia! At the Giant Panda Adventure, say hello to Ying Ying and Le Le, two rare giant red pandas, as well as the Chinese giant salamander. You can also explore Goldfish Treasures, a pavilion featuring the latest and rarest species, along with the Emerald Trail, a colorful yet calming garden filled with flora, stone bridges, and gentle pools!

Dive into an underwater adventure at Aqua City, where you can find the Grand Aquarium—a large viewing aquarium for guests to observe 5,000 fishes from over 400 species. Families traveling with children will also enjoy this area for the Sea Life Carousel, which is Hong Kong’s largest carousel, with carriers designed after endangered sea animals. Another exhibit worth checking out in Aqua City is Old Hong Kong as it offers a retrospective look into 1950s to 1970s Hong Kong.

Whiskers Harbour is the place to be for young children with rides like the Merry-go-round and the Frog Hopper providing safe but fun experiences. There’s also the Animal Story Corner where kids can learn about the different land, air, and sea animals through interactive educational displays.

At Marine World, you’ll find one of the park’s most iconic attractions, the Cable Car! You’ll have an amazing, unobstructed view of Ocean Park and the glistening sea as you travel between the two main areas of the park. One of the rides in Ocean Park Hong Kong you definitely can’t miss out on is the Wild Twister—a thrilling ride at Marine World that will have you swinging and spinning in all directions! Southeast Asia’s first standalone sea jelly exhibit, the Sea Jelly Spectacular, can also be found in this area.

Snow in Hong Kong?! Feel like you’re in the Arctic at Polar Adventure. This winter wonderland offers two experiences, the North Pole and the South Pole, for guests to meet and interact with creatures that live in the coldest parts of the world, such as Pacific walruses, Steller sea lions, snowy owls, king penguins, and more! There’s also a polar-themed roller coaster called the Arctic Blast that’s pretty cool—pun intended!

As the name suggests, Thrill Mountain is the place to be for adrenaline junkies at Ocean Park Hong Kong! This carnival-themed area has five rides and eight booth games. In this area, you can’t skip out on the Hair Raiser, which is a floorless roller coaster that will have your hair rising and your hands gripping the seat as you turn upside-down and all-around. You can also test your courage at the Bungee Trampoline and the Whirly Bird—a chair-swinging ride that will take you 30 m into the air!

At The Rainforest, feel like a real explorer on the Expedition Trail as you traverse through an exhibit to meet tropical species, such as capybaras, toco toucans, green anacondas, and more! There’s also the Rainforest Why Zone where visitors can learn all about rainforest animals. And, to save the best for last, grab your friends and family and go on a splashin’ ride down a rushing river on The Rapids!

Those are all the eight zones and a sneak peek into what you can look forward to at Ocean Park Hong Kong. Ready for a swimmingly good time? Book your tickets on Klook now!