And our adventure continues at the Aquarium. Almost midday or that what our stomach says so telling us that "we are famished "when we reached there. We don't know actually what's inside, we just love the facts that we are all discovering it for the first time.
Yes, I have been here years ago however a lot of things is different and unfamiliar to me now. Way back then they are still doing some renovations and some of the areas are closed for the public. The only thing that I can remember and won't forget are the Pandas. They are so cute and adorable even if they do nothing. I guess it's the same for my Munchkins Jaja and Memes and the entire family here Pandas are adorable.
Our journey in the Aquarium starts at this entrance below with plants and reefs.
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| Entrance |
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| At the Entrance |
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| Small Fishes |
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| Tropical Fishes |
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| Jaja's not feeling the vibes here
Actually, the place is kind of dark for my kids, as we go inside we see reef tunnels, shallow pools and domes they find it creepy. And sometimes they just pretend to look to show that they are brave. The small colourful fishes they like and adore until they start looking at the tiny sea creatures like sea dragons, sea horses, cuttlefish and so forth names I don't know as well and they start liking it.
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| Big Fishes |
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| Memes: Medium Fish are still Scary Granny. |
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| Can you recognize this fish? |
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| Memes: can we go now Ate Jaja? |
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| A different kind of Frog |
The aquarium gives us a cold dim ambience in the beginning as we go inside we feel relax just by looking at the school of fishes swimming in harmony, the lively colours whenever the light strikes at them. And how the small, medium and large fish are in one dwelling and swimming in the same direction in a coordinated manner amazes us. We all are in awed whether what kind of age or generations we are.
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| Seal |
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| Feeding Time for the Seal |
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| Waiting for the Seal to dive
Seals are highly carnivorous marine animals that hunt fish, squid, shrimp and crabs for food. They live in Arctic, Antarctic, Northern Pacific, South America, Antartica, southwestern Africa and southern Australia. The reason that they are almost everywhere depends on what kind of Seal they are. Like the Fur Seals and Sea Lions live in the Northern Pacific between Asia and North America. This is the most familiar for us as we live in Asia. We are blessed that we saw how they feed them and do the tricks and at the same time.
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| Father and daughter resting next to the Ice Caveman |
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| Sea Plants |
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| Pearl |
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| Grand Aquarium |
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| Can you see us? |
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| Look up |
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View from Under the water 
The finale of the grand Aquarium is the 13-meter wide gallery where you can have a panoramic view of this massive aquarium.
Grand Aquarium is awesome. It is massive, so much marine life that we can only see on television or the internet. They come in different sizes, colours and shapes. Just watching them swim is simply amazing. Even you are not marine lovers after you finish exploring the place you will be one just like us. This aquarium is a home for over 5,000 fish or more of different kinds of species. Imagine that.
Our photos cannot give justification for how amazing this place. We visit during the daytime even though there is a little rain still we are able to get sunlight. Sunlight shimmers through the fishes and domes, which is really a good sight.
This journey is entertaining, educational and about overcoming fears for dark or dim places for my children.
Ocean Park is Hongkong theme park for marine mammals park, animal and amusement park. Second to the largest theme Park here in Hongkong which is Disneyland a must-see attraction if you happened to pass by in this side of the World. How to get there: You can ride a taxi however during this time we find it difficult. The reason is the language barrier several times on this journey we rode a taxi and we got lost. So I suggest to take the public transport it is easier and they have good signage. By Citybus Ocean Park Express Route 629 from Central direct to the Theme Park. It is easy, convenient and affordable. You can pay through Octopus Card or Exact Fare on board as the will not give you change. Take Ocean Park Express: |
| Route 629 | Single Adult Fare | Service Hours * |
| Central Ferry Piers (via Exchange Square/Admiralty) to Ocean Park (Main Entrance) | $10.6 | From Central Ferry Piers Daily 09:30 – 11:30 From Admiralty (approx); Daily 09:35 – 11:35 |
Some tips from our travel experience here:
1. Buy your tickets before arriving at Ocean Park because of the long queue especially when your travelling with children (like us).
2. Arrive early to avoid the Crowd or rush.
3. Bring a thin Raincoat to stay Dry (unlike us we bought there).
Divided this journey into several part blogs as there is so much to share with you all and also part of our good memories as a family. if you're reading this much I and The Quetz family thank you from the bottom of our heart. Hope you this help you or give you an idea when you plan your next adventure. Always check their Ocean Park website for updates.
See you all in the next blog adventure of "The Quetz".
All photos here are taken by Mr Quetz(HAQ).
