michael70 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) Went to MOP with my family, and we were all excited coz it was our first time to go there, had to look hard for some parking space, then had to go through that long wait in line to get the tickets, and when we finally made in inside after a few tanks and a few twist and turn, came the tunnel and then the second floor and then we were done, everyone had the same expression..."Thats it???" I know the place is new but for P400 pesos per person I would surely say it is a rip off, coz majority of the sea creatures I saw there I saw it for FREE at Bioresearch in Paranaque. And when I ask my kids if they would like to go back to MOP the answer is a resounding NNNNNOOOOOO.... go figure. Edited March 16, 2009 by michael70 Quote Link to comment
kanski Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 judging from that pic that delisyus posted, it seems that the mop's aquariums need more fish. they look empty! i just expected them to be teeming with fish. now i'm not surprised why mike70's kids reacted that way. Quote Link to comment
omnipresent Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Went to MOP with my family, and we were all excited coz it was our first time to go there, had to look hard for some parking space, then had to go through that long wait in line to get the tickets, and when we finally made in inside after a few tanks and a few twist and turn, came the tunnel and then the second floor and then we were done, everyone had the same expression..."Thats it???" I know the place is new but for P400 pesos per person I would surely say it is a rip off, coz majority of the sea creatures I saw there I saw it for FREE at Bioresearch in Paranaque. And when I ask my kids if they would like to go back to MOP the answer is a resounding NNNNNOOOOOO.... go figure. I've been to similar parks at Hongkong, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore, some with my kids.We havent been to MOP, but with the reviews that I've read here I dont think my kids would like it. Quote Link to comment
dDukeJ2 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 the only problem with this park that's its kinda small.. area and the fishes.. if they just could add some really big fishes.. or just one really big one for a main attraction.. a whale shark, dolphins or whatsoever.. ang problema ang liliit e.. what kind of attraction wud u have to see actual ocean fishes that's really small.. take note the sharks in this park is just a huge as my arm or a just little bit larger than my arm.. :thumbsdownsmiley: Quote Link to comment
kanski Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 ^^ a whale shark? are you serious? do you know how big those creatures are? i think that there is one oceanarium that has a whale shark exhibit. and that is the one in okinawa which houses the biggest aquarium which is probably as big as the entire mop. Quote Link to comment
nolz Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 baby shark, they were small like an ordinary fish. IMHO this place is very educational if you are into marine life. what caught my attention was a small aquarium that shows the actual water condition in manila bay without treatment. grabe ang dumi. to my surprise, merong mga tahong shells na nabubuhay! Quote Link to comment
catsumhoto Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 well for those who havent experience seeing fishes in large tanks this will do.... however as i have emphasize b4 bitin talaga lugar sana they should have integrated yong mga dolphin shows and other activity mauubos oras m s pila because the place is very small....sna nilakihan nila..... look at star city malaki floor space... an oceanarium? more like a glorified pet shop in cartimar..... Quote Link to comment
johnlove Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Is this place open on Holy Week? Quote Link to comment
xXMasterPogiXx Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 may disc. ba senior citizen? Quote Link to comment
legend123 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 To each his own i think. If you have seen ocean park, disney, sea world, you will get board. But if its the first time you've seen a big aquarium or something like this, i thinks its worth it. Quote Link to comment
catsumhoto Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 i guess between maniala ocean park and avilon its much worth it if you go to avilon n lang..... Quote Link to comment
johnlove Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I went to Manila Aquarium (MOP) this morning . . .Grabe ang sarap, walang pila! All the staff are very accomodating - syempre malaming ang ulo dahil walang gaanong makukulit na guest. There are 2 ticket choices:P400 entrance fee to the aquarium only (less 20% for guest with senior citizen ID, less 10% for Manila residents with valid ID with Manila address)P500 entrance fee to the aquarium with 10 minuites fish spa and glass bottom boat ride. I took the P500 entrance because I want to experience the fish spa and glass bottom boat ride as well. By the way, sa glass bottom boat ride ko nakita ang malaking moray eel. Manila Aquarium gets its salt water supply from the Manila Bay, it is filtered before it is released to the aquarium. Wow, it is amazing how filtered water can support marine life, may pag-asa pa pala ang Manila Bay. An irony is MA attempts to educate the public on saving the environment. Assuming that our bodies of water are free of pollution. Anyone who wants to view marine animals can just put on a snorkel & jump into the Manila Bay-which is free, how can MA attracts paying visitors? Quote Link to comment
crossover.mecha Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 punta kami ng family ko tomorrow.... open kaya sila? and worth it ba? Quote Link to comment
johnlove Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 They are open tomorrow. Please come in the morning 9am to avoid the crowds. I was informed that the place will be packed by noon. If you can't come at 9am, then come at 6pm, there are less visitors by then, the place is open until 9pm. Quote Link to comment
jermitano Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 i dont think 400 is justifiable...if its a question of economics then they should make it affordable so as many would patronize it...more people means more revenues and not the other way around...remember that this is not a place of novelty nor elitist's paradise...it should be open to all...its a showcase...di ba guys... ive been there once and i was disappointed...i even tried to compare it with ocean adventure (which is completely a different set up) still no match and come to think of it the overhead maintenance of OA is much much more expensive than that of OP but still they can manage it to price reasonably...hayyy not to be racist pero kung utak TUBONG LUGAW talaga wala... Quote Link to comment
insbizko Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 i dont think 400 is justifiable...if its a question of economics then they should make it affordable so as many would patronize it...more people means more revenues and not the other way around...remember that this is not a place of novelty nor elitist's paradise...it should be open to all...its a showcase...di ba guys... ive been there once and i was disappointed...i even tried to compare it with ocean adventure (which is completely a different set up) still no match and come to think of it the overhead maintenance of OA is much much more expensive than that of OP but still they can manage it to price reasonably...hayyy not to be racist pero kung utak TUBONG LUGAW talaga wala... Somehow I agree with you. This place is a bit over rated and overpriced. But, this is the only one available here in manila. Hopefully somone will develop somthing like an ocean park HK here. Impossible, but I hope someone catches is insane enough to spend that much money. The trip here is "bitin" . Its like paying for an expensive 15min walk. anyway this are just my thoughts. ciao! Quote Link to comment
catsumhoto Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 overrated talaga place n eto.... they should have thought of it thoroghly.... sana maglagay p cla ng mga added features like maybe rides or dolphin shows..... Quote Link to comment
johnlove Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Somehow I agree with you. This place is a bit over rated and overpriced. But, this is the only one available here in manila. Hopefully somone will develop somthing like an ocean park HK here. Impossible, but I hope someone catches is insane enough to spend that much money. The trip here is "bitin" . Its like paying for an expensive 15min walk. anyway this are just my thoughts. ciao! If you come in between 12noon to 6pm, this place is a rip-off. Why? Because of the thick crowds. Quote Link to comment
bumblebee88 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 lalo na pag friday saturday at sunday dami tao Quote Link to comment
mariejoy Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 we went here last august '08. all i can say is that the entrance fee is a little bit pricey. Quote Link to comment
catsumhoto Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 i hope the operato of this place could find time to read this thread so that they could further try to improve their facility.... Quote Link to comment
kram47 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ganda ng place na to kahit medyo pricey pero ok lang madami namang nakahubad eh...na isda Quote Link to comment
postsoul Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 IMHO the price is not justified. The place is nice, and the first of its kind in the Philippines, but overpriced talaga. Quote Link to comment
chi master Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 ang ganda dito...sama ko gf ko dito para naman mapasyal ko sya tuloy sohotel ... Quote Link to comment
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