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Ocean Park Hong Kong
A not-for-profit marine theme park on the south side of Hong Kong Island, with giant pandas, a large aquarium and thrill rides linked by a cable car over the sea.
At a glance
- Type
- Marine theme park
- Area
- Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
- Official site
- oceanpark.com.hk
Good to know
- Cable car
- Giant pandas
- Aquarium
- Thrill rides
- Family rides
- Restaurants
Why we recommend it
Ocean Park opened in 1977 on the south side of Hong Kong Island and has grown into one of the city's biggest family attractions. It is run by a not-for-profit statutory body and combines rides with animal exhibits and conservation education. The park covers more than 90 hectares and is divided by Brick Hill into two main zones, the Waterfront and the Summit.
The Waterfront is the gentler side. It holds the Giant Panda Adventure, home to the pandas Ying Ying and Le Le, whose twins born in August 2024 were the first giant pandas born in Hong Kong. You will also find animal habitats, the Grand Aquarium, and family rides such as the Sea Life Carousel and Toto the Loco. The Summit is where the bigger thrills are, with rides such as Hair Raiser, The Flash and The Rapids, plus Polar Adventure and Marine World.
Getting between the two zones is part of the fun. The cable car runs for about 1.5 kilometres, with views over the South China Sea, and takes around eight minutes. The underground Ocean Express funicular is quicker, at about four minutes. Water World, a separately ticketed all-season water park, opened in 2021 nearby at Tai Shue Wan.
Plan on a full day. Opening hours change with the season and special events, so check the official website before you go, and buy tickets only through the park's own website, ticket office or authorised sellers, as the park warns against counterfeit tickets. Weekdays outside school holidays are quieter, and seasonal events such as the Halloween festival draw large evening crowds. Bring sun protection and water in summer, as many queues are outdoors, and keep an eye on the weather, as rain and typhoon signals can affect outdoor rides.
The park suits families with children of all ages, and teenagers and adults who like roller coasters will find enough on the Summit to fill an afternoon. There are restaurants inside the park, including Neptune's Restaurant, Ginger Grill and Tuxedos Restaurant, as well as food stalls. The MTR South Island line made the park much easier to reach from Admiralty, and its arrival was credited with a jump in visitor numbers.
Ocean Park Hong Kong FAQs
How do you get to Ocean Park?
The MTR South Island line from Admiralty serves the park in Wong Chuk Hang.
Are there pandas at Ocean Park?
Yes. Ying Ying and Le Le live in the Giant Panda Adventure, and their twins were born in August 2024.
How do you get between the Waterfront and the Summit?
By the cable car, which takes about eight minutes, or the Ocean Express funicular, which takes about four minutes.
Where are the thrill rides?
Most are at the Summit, including Hair Raiser, The Flash and The Rapids.
Is Water World included?
No. Water World is a separate park with its own admission.
Where should you buy tickets?
Only from the park's official website, ticket office or authorised channels.
How long should you allow?
Plan on a full day to see both zones.
Is it good for young children?
Yes. The Waterfront has animal exhibits and gentle family rides such as Toto the Loco and the Sea Life Carousel.