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| Location |  |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 10 January 1977 |
| Website | https://www.oceanpark.com.hk/ |
Ocean Park Hong Kong is a theme park located in Hong Kong, China. It has four roller coasters and has an ocean theme. It is one of two operational theme parks in Hong Kong with roller coasters, with the other being Hong Kong Disneyland.
The park is split into two areas, The Waterfront and The Summit, which are split by a large mountain. The Summit is accessible via the cablecars or the Ocean Express funicular railway.
History
Ocean Park was established on 10 January 1977 through the joint funding of the Royal Jockey Club Hong Kong and the Government. Initially, the park served as a wildlife display featuring only three major animal facilities: Atoll Reef, Ocean Theatre, and Tide Cove.
In 1982, the second phase of the development project began to expand the park's facilities to attract more visitors. The project was completed in April 1984, introducing six rides in the highland portion of the park. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, various rides were added to the park. Major rides include the Ocean Park Tower in 1992, Wild West Mine Train in 2000, and The Abyss in 2001.
In 2005, the park commenced a HKD 5.5 billion expansion project. After completion in 2012, three new areas with seven new rides were made available to the public.
The Park was severely impacted by the government's COVID restrictions during 2020 and 2021, leading to a drastic decline in visitor numbers and income. As a result of the economic difficulties faced by the Park, some iconic rides were closed in 2021.
Access
Ocean Park has its own station on Hong Kong's MTR network. It is situated on the South Island line which opened in 2016.
Roller coasters
Present
| Class | Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powered | Arctic Blast | Mack Rides | Sit-Down | July 12, 2012 | Operating |
| Roller | Dragon | Arrow Dynamics | Sit-Down | 1984 | Standing but not operating |
| Roller | Hair Raiser | Bolliger & Mabillard | Floorless | December 9, 2011 | Operating |
| Roller | Wild West Mine Train | Zamperla | Family | 1999 | Standing but not operating |
Attractions
Operating
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Express | Doppelmayr | Ropeway | 2010 |
| Balloons Up-Up-And-Away | Zamperla | Junior Ferris Wheel | July 16, 1993 |
| Bumper Blaster | I.E. Park | Dodgems | December 9, 2011 |
| Cable Car | Unkown | Ropeway | January 10, 1977 |
| Crazy Galleon | HUSS | Pirate Ship | April 14, 1984 |
| Ferris Wheel | Chance Rides | Ferris Wheel | December 1994 |
| Flying Swing | Zierer | Waveswinger | February 1997 |
| Merry-Go-Round | Chance Rides | Gallopers | February 1991 |
| Ocean Park Tower | Intamin | Observation Tower | July 3, 1992 |
| Rev Booster | SBF Visa Group | Superbob/Musik Express | December 9, 2011 |
| Sea Life Carousel | Wood Design Amusement Rides | Gallopers | July 1, 2010 |
| The Flash | Mondial | Ultra Max | November 24, 2010 |
| The Rapids | Intamin | River Rapids | June 14, 2011 |
| Toto the Loco | Mack Rides | Track Ride | December 2, 1995 |
| Whirly Bird | Chance Rides/Larson International | Aviator | December 9, 2011 |
| Wild Twister | Mondial | Top Scan | December 20, 2019 |
Closed
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss | S&S Worldwide | Drop Tower x2 | July 21, 2001 | September 1, 2021 | Standing but not operating |
| Clown-A-Round | Zamperla | Junior Jets | July 16, 1993 | December 12, 2018 | Scrapped |
| Eagle | HUSS | Condor | December 1994 | March 18, 2019 | Scrapped |
| Frog Hopper | S&S Worldwide | Junior Drop Tower | 2001 | February 7, 2020 | Scrapped |
| Octopus | HUSS | Troika | April 14, 1984 | 2000 | Relocated to Loudoun Castle |
| Raging River | Arrow Dynamics | Log Flume | April 14, 1984 | September 1, 2021 | Standing but not operating |
| Space Wheel | HUSS | Enterprise | April 14, 1984 | Spring 2015 | Scrapped |
| Spider | HUSS | Ramba Zamba/Swingaround | April 14, 1984 | 1996 | Scrapped |