''AVILON ZOO''
Avilon Zoo is currently the largest zoological
institution in the Philippines in terms of land
area and collection of animals. The 7.5-hectare
(19-acre) facility located in Rodriguez, Rizal
houses more than 3,000 specimens of exotic
wildlife representing more than 600 species
of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians,
freshwater fishes and invertebrates. The zoo
has a diverse collection of Philippine native
fauna, most of which have been bred successfully
in captivity through Avilons ex situ
conservation programs. Avilon Zoo is also
home to a diverse collection of plants of which
more than half are endemic to Philippines.
Avilon Zoo aims to be one of Southeast
Asias premiere wildlife facilities.
At Avilon Zoo guided tours and educational field trips offer guests the
opportunity to learn about wildlife. Conservation efforts being
done to preserve threatened species and to protect the environment.
Aside from the animals and exhibits, guests are encouraged to
experience feeding animals like arapaimas, exotic water fowl,
giant tortoises, wild horses and deer and also interact
with the zoos bunch of talented and friendly creatures.
Avilon Zoo is open everyday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Ark Avilon Zoo is the only interactive indoor zoo in the Philippines.
Resembling the biblical Noah's Ark, Ark Avilon Zoo is home to
various exotic wildlife like the white tiger, Jaguar, Sun Bear,
Black-eared Marmosets, Pirarucus, Philippine Serpent-Eag
le, Lion, Tiger, Red-vented Cockatoo, Sulcata Tortoises,
Victoria Crowned Pigeon and many more.
Visitors can get up close and personal with Colin the Bornean
Orangutan, Brutus the Miniature Horse, Waki the Bearcat,
[disambiguation needed] Arthur the Old English Sheepdog,
Cutie the Philippine Eagle Owl, C-2 the Moluccan Cockatoo,
Cholo the Ball Python and many other interactive animals.
Visitors can enjoy feeding rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep and other
farm animals in the Farmland Feeding Station.
Visitors can learn nature arts and crafts. Visitors can play in the
Mini Playground. Visitors can celebrate a party or
get together on the Upper Deck Activity Area.
Ark Avilon Zoo is in Frontera Verde, Ortigas Avenue
corner C-5 Road, Pasig City, Philippines.
Between watching shows and hand-on experience about
animals, the latter leaves lasting effect in ones mind.
Animals skin texture, superior or inferior behaviour,
and exotic features sink to your every sense if you get an
opportunity to interact with them. Stop your unsatisfied
curiosity catch todays MetroDeal: P199 instead of P400
of entrance ticket in the distinguished Avilon Zoo in Rizal or
Ark Avilon Zoo in Ortigas.
Nature trip is fascinating activity with friends and family. In
Avilon Zoo you have the ambiance of relaxing and
magnificent learning opportunity. Youll adore discovering
their diverse class of animals such birds, reptiles, mammals,
amphibians, freshwater fishes, invertebrates and more.
These animals are freely hanging around in their coops
and occasionally presenting their showmanship so good
subject for your photography or educational tour with the kids.
In terms of developed land area, Avilon zoo is the current
largest zoological institution in the Philippines. It has
7.5 hectares, widest collection of Philippine native and
endemic fauna. This institution also holds the honour
of being the first and only zoo in the world to have raised
and nurtured the Butuan (Varanus olivaceus), an atypical
fruit-eating monitor lizard found only in the Philippines.
Plan your journey to the wonderful world
of animals in Avilon Zoo or Ark
Avilon together with your company.
Experience the real version of
the characters in Madagascar,
Lion King and Kung Fu Panda..