I believe that a day spent outdoors is any day better than spending it in the mall or at home with some electronic gadgets. My family loves nature and recreational outdoor fun! Daddy Jaze and I ALWAYS bring Ysha with us on all our travels, local or international, since she was 1 week old! πŸ˜€

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zooSo to end our 2017, we wanted to take her somewhere special that’s just around the city. Ysha loves animals and could not stop talking about Singapore Zoo since our visit! So we booked passes online that cost only P400 (Regular Rate is P700) and drove for only around an hour (Quezon City to Rodriguez, Rizal) to checkout Avilon Zoo!

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My 20 months old Amaria Niszha who loves seeing animals! <3

Avilon ZooΒ is currently the largest zoological institution in the Philippines in terms of collection of live animals. The 7.5 hectare facility houses more than 3,000 specimens of exotic wildlife representing more than 500 species of birds, mammals reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes and invertebrates.Β The zoo has a diverse collection of Philippine native and endemic fauna, most of which have been bred successfully in captivity through AVILON’s ex situΒ conservation programs.

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Waah! Where do you think you’re going?!

Aside from the animals and exhibits, guests are encouraged to experience feeding animals like Arapaimas and interact with the zoo’s bunch of talented and friendly creatures!

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Who looks scared the most? Hahaha!
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Photo op with the well-trained Trixie the Orangutan!

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo
Some animal stuff are also sold for souvenirs.

Avilon Zoo’s goal is to be one of Southeast Asia’s premiere wildlife facilities.

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo

Here are my thoughts about Avilon Zoo based on our personal experience.

POSITIVE:

  • Wide variety of animals. Click here to see them!
  • Bird show and photo op with the birds
  • Feeding the animals is only P50/cup
  • Entrance Fee of P400 is worth it

NEGATIVE:

  • No zoo map provided
  • More signages to point people to the right directions would be a big help
  • Not very well maintained (glass cages are blurry and you can’t see some animals clearly, some water basins or man-made ponds for the animals are full of algae and dry leaves)
  • Most animals leave alone in the cages, I am not an animal expert but I think they need companions in order to survive
After all these observations, I still think Avilon Zoo is a good place to visit for a quick family getaway.Β Checkout their Facebook and website for more information.
dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo

A zoo is one place where every kid can learn about animals, irrespective of his/her learning style. Active animal behaviour serves the sight, to feel animals is kinaesthetic and listening to the wonderful animal sounds serves auditory faculties.

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo
Sipag sa lakaran! You can tour the whole place in around 3 hours.

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo

Well-maintained zoos have enough flora and fauna to replicate a mini jungle and that is great also a great experience for them!

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo

Zoo visits help kids differentiate between animated caricatures and the real form of the animals they love. It kind of informs children that their toy animals, what they read in books, and see on the television really exist.

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo

I think it also offers my daughterΒ an opportunity to see animals for what they really areβ€”removing the fear of tigers, lions, leopards or tarantula and understanding the real beauty in them. I am so amazed of how brave Ysha is getting real up close to animals and not getting scared at all! She even wants to touch them!

dyosathemomma: Avilon Zoo, why bring kids to the zoo
Look at that little girl! Not scared of the snake for even a bit!

Check our Youtube Video to explore Avilon Zoo and see how the little girl enjoyed her tour! πŸ˜€

The next time you think of a mini holiday in the outdoors, plan a visit to the zoo! What are your other recommended zoos to visit here and abroad? Would love to check them out for our next zoo trip!
Love,
Momma Nish
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