Upon entering the MOP (Manila Ocean Park), this landscaped garden will welcome you. The orchid wall is simply just amazing.

Going down the wooden stairs will lead you to the freshwater aquariums (versus the saltwater ones which I featured on my previous post). Notice that not so many locals flock in this area due to the direct sunlight. On the contrary, the foreigners seem to be enjoying the heat.

Halfway through the tour and before entering the tunnel, you can cool down here while looking at the surrounding giant aquariums.