Avilon Zoo Day Trip at Rodriguez Rizal

Life in the Metro is quite boring if you've been here  for a while all you'd see are houses and buildings, That's why we would like to share our trip to Avilon Zoo in Rodriguez Rizal.



Just an hour away from metro manila, Avilon Zoo (or Wildlife Conservation Foundation) is located in Rodriguez (former Montalban), Rizal. It's a 7.5 hectare zoo opened to the public in 2004.

Compared with other zoos in the country, it claims to have the largest collection of animals today (with more than 3000 specimens!).

What we liked in particular about Avilon Zoo are the big arapaimas it has in its lake and the opportunity to have a picture taken either with one of its orangutans (named Trixie) or snakes at a low price (Php 50 only).

With Trixie


Aside from this, other fun activities they have include feeding the giraffes, the arapaimas. some barn animals, and, of course, taking selfies or group pics as long as you please. and that7's what we did
 
Roaring tiger selfie
 
7.5 hectare? Avilon Zoo is huge! In fact, there were times we had to rest first. Good thing there were benches and rocks scattered all over the place that we could sit on.
For food they have a dedicated food courts at the entrance and in the middle part of the zoo next to the primates, so you dont have to worry getting hungry while inside and they have a wide variaty of snacks to choose from ranging from Php50-300 regarding on your choice.
Check some of the animals below







Avilon zoo in conclusion is a good place to spend your weekend thats not too far away from the metro, childrens would enjoy the activities offered at the zoo and will sure have a wonderful experience. It’s a great place to visit, especially if you’re an animal lover or you love to learn.

How To Get There
Via Public Transportation
  1. Take either a Jeep or an FX with the sign Montalban from Cubao Aurora/Farmers.
  2. You will pass through Marikina City and San Mateo, Rizal to get to Rodriguez, Rizal.
  3. The fare is Php 45 (subject to change).
  4. Ask the driver to let you off at Total Gas Station.
  5. Ride an orange tricycle going to Avilon Zoo.
Via Private Transportation
  1. Enter Commonwealth Avenue, then take the Tandang Sora Flyover.
  2. Keep going, then turn right on Batasan Road. Turn right again onto Batasan-San Mateo Road.
  3. Turn left onto General Luna Avenue (this road is a little long and can be traffic because of the jeepneys), and keep going until the road turns into J.P. Rizal Avenue.
  4. Turn right onto MH del Pilar Street (at the very end of J.P Rizal), then left at C. Reyes Street (after the Total Gas Station to your right).
  5. Keep going until the street turns into a narrow, dirt road. Follow the dirt road to Avilon Zoo (which will be to your right). Refrain from going on a rainy day or after a rainy day because the dirt road can get really muddy and your car might get stuck.
  6. Parking in Avilon Zoo is free.
Entrance Fees and Other Fees
  • Php 400 for Adults
  • Php 300 for Kids Below the Counter
  • FREE for Kids Below 12 Months Old
  • 20% Discount for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
  • Php 50 if you want to take pictures per animal (I took a picture with an Albino Python!)
  • Php 40 if you want to feed the Arapaimas (Four chicken heads per container)
Schedule
  • Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm
  • Saturday to Sunday: 8am to 6pm

You can buy tickets in advance on there online site for Php400 DISCOUNTED.


TICKETS
>>LINK HERE<<<
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