Check out Sharks & Rays Encounter, Manila Ocean Park's newest attraction

Check out Manila Ocean Park's newest and most engaging animal interaction to date! Sharks and Rays Encounter is an exciting attraction for a fun urban adventure. Located at the Acquatica area, its crystal clear outdoor pool is divided into three zones filled with various species of friendly sharks, stingrays and starfishes. Go beyond aquarium walls and have an extreme and intimate engagement with them. Let's go deeper with the following specialized interactive programs:

AQUANAUT
An intensed indoor underwater helmet diving escapade in the Oceanarium, Aquanaut  is sure to fulfill your dream of meeting marine animals and even sharks up close. You don't need to be a good swimmer or a certified diver to experience this activity. A specialized helmet lets you breathe freely to enjoy various fishes swimming around you. You get to dive in the main tank, touch feed stingrays or go into the shark tank to feed our docile sharks. Each guest receives a souvenir item, photo and certificate for conquering the deep. This activity is located at the 2nd level of Manila Ocean Park.

SHARKS & RAYS FULL BODY ENCOUNTER
It's a once in a lifetime chance to swim with the most fascinating creatures found in the ocean depths. Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years so learn more about their habitat, resilient nature and breeding behavior.  Best of all you get to see them being fed by trainers. These gentle and playful creatures are trained well so you can lightly touch them. Entrance rate is inclusive of a souvenir item, photo and certificate.

SHARKS & RAYS HALF BODY ENCOUNTER
Go waist deep into the water and have a rare interaction with sharks, rays and starfishes all in one place. Here’s your chance to have a personal face to fin contact with these amazing marine life. Sharks are often misunderstood by humans. In this activity, know shark facts and other myth-busting information that will make you love them even more. Pose and get souvenir shots to prove how fearless you truly are. Entrance rate is inclusive of a souvenir item, photo and certificate.

DRY ENCOUNTER
Marine life trainers provide basic information about these creatures and you can  reach out to them separated by an acrylic panel. There's no need to get wet or change clothes. The touch and feel contact heightens your appreciation to care for the ocean and its inhabitants. This is ideal for school tours and large group bookings.

SHARKS & RAYS INTIMATE
A specialized CSR program focusing on sharks and rays encounter by persons with disabilities and special needs. They can get the chance to hold and pose for pictures with the sea creatures under the supervision of trained divers. Advanced booking is required for this offering. Entrance rate is inclusive of a souvenir item, photo and certificate.

Sharks and Rays Encounter is now open! Watch out for more details at www.manilaoceanpark.com or call 567-7777 loc. 153. Manila Ocean Park is located behind Qurino Grandstand in Luneta, Manila.


Press release from Manila Ocean Park
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