MANILA ZOO (Malate, Manila)

Manila Zoo philippines has 832 animals and 100 species as of year 2007. The zoo's most popular resident is Mali, an Asian elephant who arrived at the zoo as an orphaned calf.It serves as one of the educational centers in the country where the viewing public can observe, discover and learn interesting facts about the beauty of Philippine fauna and flora. Manila Zoo has a land area of 5.5 hectares and has a current population of about 500 animals. There are 106 species, among which are 30 different kinds of mammals, 63 reptile species and 13 types of birds. In addition to popular zoo occupants such as elephant, tigers lions and the hippos, Manila Zoo also houses several endemic and indigenous species of animals like the bearcat, long-talied macaques and crocodiles. With a good mix of education and entertainment purposes, the Manila Zoo does its best to appeal to everyone. There is also a kinder zoo inside the manila zoo philippines. Anyone can roam around freely and interact with the animals inside the kinder zoo. Children can play with tamed animals at the same time, learn about them and their environment. The Kinder Zoo features different attractions and animal from all over the world like Butterfly Dome, Exotic Birds Aviary, Koi Pond, Philippine Mouse Deer House, Petting Zoo, Turtle Pond, Party Barn, Playground, Hanging Bridge, Flamingo Pond. Animals inside include Exotic Birds, Pot Belly Pigs, Miniature Animals, Kayman Crocodiles, Peacocks and Peahen Ducks, Chickens from around the world, Rabbits, Snakes, Ostriches, and Sulcata Tortoises.


This is the entrance of the zoo.


Got this bird on my shoulders. Its quite heavy.


Got this cute little bird. He's very photogenic.


Parrot...


This is my first time to ride a horse. Its very cool!!!


Below are some of the phototgraphs I took inside the zoo....

















Location: Quirino Ave., Adriatico St., Malate Manila Luzon Philippines (corner of Mabini St. and Harrison St.)
OPEN from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Telephone numbers: (632) 400-1884 (Manila Zoo) / (632) 522-6179 (Kinder Zoo)
First Opened: July 25, 1959 (oldest zoo in asia)

Entrance FEE : Adult: 40 pesos; Kids (below 4 feet): 20 pesos (not a resident of manila philippines)
Adult: 20 pesos; Kids (below 4 feet): 10 pesos (resident of manila philippines)

STAR CITY (Pasay, Manila)

Star City has always been the favorite theme park destination of our Filipino families, especially those who can’t afford to travel all the way to Sta. Rosa, Laguna to see the Enchanted Kingdom.

Star City is back on its daily operation last September 20, 2008. It opens from 4:00 pm- 11:00 pm every Mondays to Thursdays; and from 2:00 pm – 12:00 midnight every Fridays to Sundays.


It's me on the side entrance of Star City. I wasn't feeling good when we went here because my cameras gone dead. Huhuhu.. I haven't taken lots of pictures!!!


Here is the entrance of the Dino Island.


All bones!!!


I've got to pay that expensive photo. Darn! my cameras dead!!!


Here are Star City’s latest ticket prices:
Entrance – P60
3 Cheers – P250
Ride All You Can – P300
Ride All You Can + Snow World + Dino Island = P450
Entrance + Snow World = P160
Entrance + Dino Island = P160
Ride All You Can + Snow World = P375
Ride All You Can + Dino Island = P375

MANILA OCEAN PARK (Rizal Park, Manila Bay)

The Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium in Manila, Philippines. It is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered firm that has operated four oceanariums in China. The Manila Ocean Park (MOP) is currently under construction behind the historical Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park.



This is me at the entrance of the manila ocean park.


Below are the pictures I've taken as we enter their aquariums. They call this place as the Bahura (Coral Reefs). Nice little creature, aren't they?



















In here, you will be entering the huge aquarium wherein mixed fishes are placed here just like the sea. They call this as "Buhay na Karagatan" (The Living Ocean).


In here, I'm having a fish spa. They call this nibble fishes as the doctor fish.


This is my new friend.


This is my new vehicle.



General Sections of the Manila Ocean Park

Oceanarium:
Sections of MOP Oceanarium
1. Agos (Flow) – a rainforest motif complete with 8 tanks of freshwater fishes.

2. Bahura (The Reef) – exhibition of artificial corals in 48 tanks

3. Laot (Fishing Ground) – features big fish and Eagle-spotted rays in a long tank.

4. Buhay na Karagatan (Living Ocean) – the main attraction of the oceanarium is a 25-meter long walkway tunnel with 220-degree curved acrylic walls similarly seen in Ocean Park Hong Kong, Underwater World in Singapore, Siam Ocean World in Bangkok, Thailand and Aquaria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The difference between MOP's is a 220-degree curved tunnel as compared to the standard 180-degree curved tunnels seen in other Asian countries.

5. Kalaliman ( The Deep ) - showcases marine animals found in the deepest parts of the Philippine's waters

6. Pagi (Sting Ray)– variety of rays fly over while you're under this unique Overhang Tank.

7. Pating (Shark) – features several species of shark.

Concourse Plaza:
The Concourse Plaza houses big events like concerts, performances and product launches for the whole year.

Marine-Themed Mall:
The first marine-themed mall in the Philippines which houses 25 restaurants where customers can enjoy Manila's beautiful sunset, and even dine al fresco. The mall also features 30 unique stores.
Open Water Marine Habitat:

The Open Water Marine Habitat is an outdoor swimming pool with diving facilities where visitors go snorkeling or diving.
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Entrance Fee: P400 for adults, P350 for children; opens at 10 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends, and closes at 7 p.m.

PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY (Baguio City)

For the past 100 years, the officers training school of the Armed Forces in the Philippines has made Baguio City its home.

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) boast of a long and illustrious history of preparing only the best Filipino men (and, in recent times, women) for military service.

Located at Fort Gegorio del Pilar on Loakan Road, visitors to the City of Pines are welcome to explore the grounds, view the cadets performing their drills, and explore the PMA museum and walk around its manicured grounds to see vintage tanks and other historical military weapons.


Soldiers marching at the grounds of PMA.


The new elected General of PMA.. ME.. Hehe!!


An old helicopter. Not anymore use for transportation. You can go near it for a picture taking.


Me on the right corner of the helicopter.


Me and my co-pilots.. hehe.. that's our plane at the back.


SOS.. Save Our Ship.. We are under attack!!


Those were beautiful sunflowers located at the sidewalk of PMA. Isn't it facinating, there's also a bee on top.


You can climb up here. Nice view!


How to Get to PMA

By car -- pass through wooded Loakan Road past a fork in the road (to the right will be Loakan Airport), keep going straight until you see the Fort Gregorio del Pilar gate on your right. About 10 km from Burnham Park and Session Road.

By taxi cab -- you may hire a taxi cab for Php200/hour to tour you around Baguio CIty, or maybe just to take you to and inside PMA and back so you can tour the grounds by car and partially on foot.

By jeepney -- take the Plaza-Loakan-PMA jeepney from the Central Business District.

THE MANSION (Baguio City)

The Mansion is the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines.

It is located on the eastern part of the city along C.P. Romulo Drive (formerly a part of Leonard Wood Road) and right across from Wright Park,

The Mansion is older than the city itself, and easily one of the most visited and photographed landmarks of the City of Pines.


A photo of the mansion.


This was posted at the left side of the gate.


It's me!!



How to Get to There

By car -- pass through Leonard Wood Road past Teachers Camp and Botanical Garden. When you reach Pacdal Circle, go towards the road which gently climbs uphill that is to the right of the Wright Park Riding Circle. You may park your vehicle at Wright Park Drive, which is directly across the Mansion.

View the interactive map of Baguio City
to find the location of The Mansion

By taxi cab -- just tell the cabbie to take you to The Mansion or even "Mansion House," about Php50.00 from Session Road.

By jeepney -- take the Plaza-Mines View jeepney from the Central Business District, about Php8.00/person

BAGUIO (Summer Capital of the Philippines)

Known as one of the industrialized cities in the Northern part of the Philippines, Baguio is hailed as the summer capital of the Philippines. Many people visit this city every summer because of its cold weather and attractive tourist spots.

Baguio City is a big city in the Northern region of the Philippines. Based on reports, the city has 130 barangays, which include the Session Road area, the barangay that is very popular for bars, restaurants and other business establishments that attract tourists and travelers to the area. Aside from the Session Road area, Mines View Park, Camp John Hay and Burnham Park are the other tourist attractions in the area.


I took a picture of a car going in an opposite direction as we are heading to Baguio City.


We've entered a short tunnel as we are heading to Baguio City


Roads are very nice. We can see mountains and places across the mountains.


I took a picture of this small Ifugao houses as I arrived in Baguio City.


A picture of myself at the middle of the flower farm. Actually this should be the strawberry farm but they got flower too.


Such lovely flowers and mind you, it's not a bee on top... It's a fly... Ahahaha!!!


I took a picture of two lovely women on a horse while riding the bus.


After having a dinner, I went out of the hotel for a night bike ride at Burnham Park. You can rent bikes here per hour. There are also bikes with side car.


Those were really great models. Hehehe!!


Going for a nightlife. weeewwww.


We bought a barrel of beer at countryside bar here in Baguio. Got drinking all night.


We pass by Rizal Park after having our nightlife.


Manila to Baguio City: Easy as 1-2-3

NLEX-SCTEX

From Manila take the NLEX up to Exit 85, to get to the SCTEX. Shift to the right lane and head for Baguio via Tarlac (going straight takes you to Subic). Drive the length of the SCTEX until the Tarlac City exit where you will turn left to a country road. Drive about 10km more, following road signs until you reach MacArthur Highway
+/- 120km total

MacARTHUR HIGHWAY

Turn right to MacArthur Highway, pass through the remaining four towns of Tarlac province, and the length of Pangasinan province making no turns, till you reach Rosario, La Union.
+/- 90km

"ZIGZAG"

Turn right at the Rosario junction to Kennon Road or go a little further (about 500 meters more) & turn right to the new entrance to Marcos Highway.
+/- 30km/40km


"How long does it take to get up to Baguio?"

By private transport, the trip from Manila usually takes just 4-5 hours during the day, and sometimes less at night. After all, the Summer Capital of the Philippines is just 240-250 km away.

Night travel is much faster because there is less vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and fewer slow-moving public utility tricycles in the lowland provinces of Central Luzon plying their routes at night. Plus it is easier to overtake when you can see the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

(But that's just me. I prefer night travel.)