Since its opening in January 1977 as a non-profit organisation, Ocean Park has developed itself into a world-class attraction connecting people with nature. It has gained consistent recognition for its extraordinary experiences, conservation and education work, and relationship with the community. The Park has successfully transformed into a premier international resort destination with the launches of Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel in October 2018 and Water World Ocean Park Hong Kong in September 2021, and the opening of The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong in July 2022.
Going hand in hand with the leaps Ocean Park has made in terms of developing itself are the numerous achievements the Park has earned for its achievements in the field of animal conservation. As a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), we continuously strive to maintain the welfare of the animals under our care, encourage audiences to respect the environment and help our community conserve it. The Park has gained accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) over four consecutive five-year accreditation cycles and is the first institutional member in Asia to earn this important recognition and validation of responsible animal care. Ocean Park is also aligned with WAZA's animal welfare strategy and provides valuable contributions to this important element of biodiversity conservation. The animal welfare standards at the Park were also audited by the American Humane Association under its Humane ConservationTM on-site assessment programme. It has demonstrated that Ocean Park has a culture and staff dedicated to providing the best care and welfare for the animals in its collection.
