My daughter, Heather Rose, is in 2nd grade and they always have field trips in different places and I always allow her to join and participate. Why? for her to learn! Learning is not just by books and lessons that you hear from your teachers because I believe "actual lessons" is much better! I'm not saying its not good to study in the school but rather have a "better" judgement on things that you have learned personally will give you more understanding.
Today, they decided to visit Avilon Zoo in Barrio Isidro Rodriguez , Montalban, Marikina Science Centrum and Marikina Shoe factory. I may say, Avilon Zoo is very far from our location cause it took us 3-4 hours to travel. Anyways, Its quite interesting to visit there.
Avilon Montalban Zoological Park is the largest park in the Philippines that consist of 7.5 hectares (75,000 square meters) that really made us "pagod and gutom" after the tour . It has a wide range of 3000 specimens of exotic and indigenous animals represented by more than 600 species of birds, reptiles , fishes as well as 400 species of plants. Tour guides are all very accommodating with our "pangungulit" because most of our children are asking to many questions about animals, birds and plants their natures and their habitat.
Entrance fees and Schedules:
Adult - Php 300.00
Children - Php 200.00
1 yr below - Free
Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Weekends 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Address :
Barrio San Isidro, Rodriguez (formerly known as Montalban) , Rizal
Tel.nos. 632- 948-9866 / 941-8393 / 871-9358
How to get there :
From Cubao, Quezon City via Commonwealth
Take the Fairview or Lagro Buses. Both Buses will pass to East Ave., QC Circle along Commonwealth Ave., and Philcoa Area, then ask the driver's helper or "konduktor" to drop you off (markings could be Jollibee on your right (before U.P. entrance) .
Take another jeepney ride or FX Taxis bound to San Mateo or Montalban. and ask the driver tho drop you off at the Eastwood Greenview Subdivision near Total Gas Station and there you can ask the passersby the location of Avilon zoo to walk by approximately its just 100 meters or just take a pedicab or tricycle.
From Cubao you can also take Marikina then take another ride going to Montalban, same instructions and landmarks will also follow .
Things to bring:
Camera
Mosquito repellant
Umbrella
Food and drinks - also available in the zoo in affordable prices
Camera
Mosquito repellant
Umbrella
Food and drinks - also available in the zoo in affordable prices
Additional money - because you may want to buy some souvenirs from the shop
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| the biggest fish i ever saw |
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| her attention is on the donkey, afraid of getting to be leaked |
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| Heather Rose was really afraid to get near her |
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| Heather Rose is trying to get out from me |
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| she is loveable |
