Situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, Ocean Park is one of the world's premier sea life and animal theme parks covering more than 870 000 square metres of land. Operated by the Ocean Park Corporation — a statutory board — it is a non-profit organisation providing elements of entertainment, education and conservation.

Over three million people visit the Ocean Park each year. Residents of Hong Kong as well as tourists from all over the world enjoy the facilities and services provided at the Ocean Park. With 27 years of history, Ocean Park has established itself as one of the major tourist attractions in Hong Kong and Asia. Aside from entertainment through thrill rides and a wide variety of shows, the park prides itself on its education and conservation programmes. About 40 000 school children in Hong Kong visit the park each year and learn about animals through structured programmes and behind the scene tours. The park's research activities on marine mammals and artificial insemination have also produced the world's first successful births of two Pacific Bottle Nose dolphins conceived through artificial insemination in 2001.

The park is the home for a pair of giant pandas — An An and Jia Jia — bestowed on Hong Kong by the Central People's Government. Both have adapted extremely well in their new home at the 2 000 square meters Giant Panda Habitat at Ocean Park.

In 2002, Ocean Park was awarded an accreditation by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, making it the first animal facility in Asia to achieve a world-class status among an elite group of internationally acclaimed zoos and aquariums.

Ocean Park comprises two sections — the Headland and Lowland — connected by a 1.5-kilometre cable car system which offers spectacular panoramic views of the southern side of Hong Kong and the South China Sea. At the Headland, the park boasts of its many thrill rides including the Abyss Turbo Drop, Mine Train, Dragon, Eagle, Crazy Galleon and Flying Swing. Complementing the rides is the Ocean Theatre where dolphins and sea lions entertain visitors and educate them on the habitat of these marine mammals through their lively performances. Providing more enjoyment and education are the world-class Atoll Reef Aquarium, Shark Aquarium, and Pacific Pier that features California sea lions and Harbour seals. At the park's Tai Shue Wan site, is the entrance to Middle Kingdom and a 225-metre outdoor escalator leading to the Headlands.

At the lowland, adjacent to the Giant Panda Habitat is the Goldfish Pagoda featuring more than 100 goldfish from a variety of species. Other major attractions include Kid's World, a dedicated area for junior visitors and Dolphin University where visitors are able to have a closer encounter with the dolphin families residing at Ocean Park.

The Amazon Birds Theatre showcases the Bird Show where more than 18 colorful and rare species of birds from all over the world perform to the delight of thousands of Park visitors. Dinosaurs Now and Then presents to visitors the endangered Chinese alligators, salamanders and Chinese suckers. Through these living descendants of dinosaurs, the park inspires the support for the conservation of endangered wildlife animals.

Located near the cable car station of the lowland is the Whiskers' Wild Ride. This thrilling and innovative simulation ride with special multi-sensory elements represents a technical and artistic triumph for Ocean Park by being the first simulation ride film wholly designed and produced in Hong Kong.

In February 2004, Ocean Park launched the Dolphin Encounter programme, offering an opportunity for visitors to be in the water up close with a dolphin, and fostering better understanding of marine mammals, as well as in building general care and concern for the environment and conservation.

In addition to all the mechanical rides and marine mammal attractions, Ocean Park has been presenting several outstanding events every year for the enjoyment of all its visitors. Halloween Bash, for example, featuring mysterious and horrifying haunted attractions that brought excitement and scary fun to both local visitors and tourists. Other major events include Summer Daze, Christmas Sensation, Chinese New Year and Easter Education Week.