Whiskers Harbour Playground of Ocean Park in Hong Kong

Whiskers Harbour Playground of Ocean Park in Hong Kong

Whiskers Harbour Playground Facts

 This is the play area for younger kids where there are carnival games, a small bouncy house, a sizable play structure and climbing wall, as well as age-appropriate rides. Whisker’s Theatre is an intimate little stage where there’s a great sea lion show (and others) suitable for young kids.

Chinese Name: 香港海洋公园威威天地游乐场

Type: Ocean Park

Address: Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Island

Best Seasons: All year round

Recommended Visiting Hours: about 2-3 hours

Opening Hours: Dec. 3 - 13: 10:00 - 18:00
Dec. 14 - 15: 10:00 - 00:00
Dec. 16 - 20: 10:00 - 18:00
Dec. 21 - 31: 10:00 - 19:00

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Why is Whiskers Harbour Playground so Special?

  1. Special non-businessy feel: Unlike other theme parks, this park is not a for profit business. It is a public service, and construction was funded by donations by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. So the park is much more orientated to education and wildlife conservation research, and they take better care of the animals. For the size and the quality, you’ll find the prices are lower.
  2. Whiskers Harbour Playground is the play area for younger kids where there are carnival games, a small bouncy house, a sizable play structure and climbing wall, as well as age-appropriate rides. Whisker’s Theatre is an intimate little stage where there’s a great sea lion show (and others) suitable for young kids.

Where is Hong Kong Ocean Park?

Ocean Park, situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, is Hong Kong’s premier educational theme park. The current park covers more than 915,000 square metres of land and features a diverse selection of world-class animal attractions, thrill rides and shows divided between the Waterfront and the Summit.

History of  Hong Kong Ocean Park

Opened in January 1977 by the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Murray MacLehose, Ocean Park was constructed as a subsidiary of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, with HK$150 million of funding. The land was provided free by the Hong Kong Government. Between 1982 and 1984, the Jockey Club put a further HK$240 million into developing facilities at Tai Shue Wan and thrill rides at the Summit.

Ocean Park ceased to be a Jockey Club subsidiary on 1 July 1987, becoming its own statutory body, with a Government-appointed Board. The Jockey Club established a HK$200 million trust to ensure the Park’s continued development. At present, Ocean Park is managed by the Ocean Park Corporation, a financially independent, non-profit organisation.

Main Attractions of Whiskers Harbour Playground

Whiskers Harbour, previously called Kid’s World, features attractions for younger children, over an area 14,200 square metres.

  • Balloon Up-up-and-away – A hot air balloon-themed Ferris wheel for very young visitors.
  • Clown a Round – This merry-go-round has clown cars for younger kids to whirl around in.
  • Frog Hopper – A kid’s version of a thrill ride. Young visitors strap into the mechanised ‘frog’, hop high into the air and land back on their feet.
  • Merry-go-round – A classic children’s merry-go-round with gilded fairytale horses.
  • Bouncer House – An inflatable, fully padded, covered house for children to bounce around in.
  • Whiskers Harbour Playground – A safe, child- (and parent)-friendly haven for kids to run around and explore slides, see-saws, tunnels and jungle gyms.
  • Interactive Shadow Play – Kids get to play simple spelling and skill games on interactive multimedia screens. Correct answers are rewarded with audiovisual presentations.
  • Animal Story Corner – Children can explore interactive educational displays about different land, air and sea animals, and what makes each of them distinct.
  • Whiskers Harbour Games Zone – The area offers over twenty classic arcade games.
  • Toto the Loco – A small train that takes young visitors through a mini forest to meet clowns playing accordions, cellos and violins.

The Best Time for a Visit

October and November are good months for a visit to Ocean Park. It is usually warm and dry in Hong Kong. December’s weather is usually sunny and dry too. You are recommended to avoid China’s National Day (October 1st to 7th) when a large number of tourists go there from mainland China.

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How to Get to Whiskers Harbour Playground

Travel with ChinaDragonTours (top recommended)

If you want to get out of the traffic and hassle of navigation, you can book a private tour package that includes visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local guide and driver will escort you to Whiskers Harbour Playground in Hong Kong in the fastest and most convenient way and take care of all the details. You just have to focus on the visiting.

Independent Traveler

1. Take South Island Line and get off at Ocean Park Station, Exit B.
2. Take bus 48, 107, 629, or 973 to Hong Kong Ocean Park directly.
3. Take bus 71, 71P, 72A, 75 or N72 to Wong Chuk Hang. Then, you will see the Park.

Useful Travel Tips 

  1. Where to Stay in Hong Kong
    JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong: Our Hong Kong go to hotel is the JW Marriott and the Harbour views are a bonus. Adjacent to the fab Pacific Place shopping mall with access to Admiralty MTR station making sightseeing and transport seamless – Click here for latest prices
    The Upper House: Another great luxury Hong Kong hotel is the Upper House with it’s amazing views, luxurious rooms and great location – Click here for latest prices
    Hotel Stage: a Kowloon fave and a fab boutique option with reasonably priced rooms – Click here for latest prices
    Ovolo: a short walk from the Hong Kong mid level escalators it’s compact and efficient and perfect for exploring the city – Click here for latest prices
  2. Taxi is one of the most popular ways to and from the Hong Kong International Airport. It is fast, comfortable and offers point-to-point travel. The taxi rank is located outside the Arrival Hall on the left side. Follow the direction signs. The estimated fare is HK$220-230 plus HK$5 for each piece of luggage stored inside the baggage compartment, and each piece of luggage with total dimensions (length + width + height) exceeding 140cm stored inside the cabin. The journey time is about 30-40 minutes. The fare and time depend on traffic conditions. Hong Kong taxi drivers know all the major hotels, but it is a good idea to note the address of your hotel or destination point on a piece of paper.
  3. Also, visitors to Hong Kong may take the Airport Express train. The journey to Kowloon station costs HK$90 and takes 21 minutes. The trains run every 10 minutes from 5:50am to 1:15am daily. There are discounts up to 40% for those who travel in a group or family. HK$140 for a group of 2, HK$190 for a group of 3 and HK$220 for a group of 4. Then take a taxi or Free Airport Express Shuttle Bus to your hotel or destination point.

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Edited by Bella Ren/任新月