If there is anything that I miss in Hong Kong apart from the Dimsum and Noodles, it will be the Ocean Park. Yes, if I can only choose one between Ocean Park and Disneyland, I would go for Ocean Park. I’d probably choose Dimsum over it, but that’s a story for another time. 🙂

Hong Kong Ocean Park was actually an hour longer/farther away from where we lived as compared to the short time it takes to get to Disneyland. However, the majesty and quiet brilliance of water creatures easily trumps the glamour and pomp seen in Disneyland. No, I will not debate whether animals should be in man-made environments but rather, I will invite you to open yourself to the possibilities.

Hong Kong Ocean Park offered my family, with infant and toddler at the time, to have a glimpse of life in water which we otherwise would not have known. We marvelled at the creatures and stood in amazement at how elegant and hypnotic their movements are. We also learned more than a thing or two while visiting Hong Kong Ocean Park, and I’m hoping that the explorations and interactions at least took part in shaping our children’s understanding of the bigger, natural world around them.