Ocean Park Hong Kong, Animal theme park in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Ocean Park Hong Kong is an animal theme park and resort in Southern District that spreads across forested hills and coastal sections. The grounds divide into two areas linked by cable car and underground train, featuring aquariums, thrill rides and animal enclosures.
The park opened in January 1977 following a proposal from a University of Hong Kong professor to create a marine center. Over the following decades, the site expanded its offerings to add roller coasters and themed zones.
The park's mascot family debuted in 2000 under Whiskers, a sea lion; members later added include the giant pandas An An and Jia Jia and, after Polar Adventure opened, a penguin named Xiaode. Since 2001 the park has held the Halloween Bash, which it bills as Asia's largest Halloween event.
Visitors reach the site via the MTR South Island Line or by buses from different city districts. Water attractions concentrate in the newer Water World section, while animal enclosures appear in both main zones.
Water World ranks as the first year-round water park in Asia, with heated pools for cooler months. The cable car offers views of the South China Sea and surrounding islands during the ride.
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