A Zoo Right in the City Center of Bacolod

 

Are you thinking of going to Bacolod City? If you do, here is another place to visit in the City of Smile. This is also perfect for those with kids..

We kick off our Holy Week by going to Bacolod for a couple of days. Been there countless times and we went to their museum. While walking around the center of the city ( close to their Provincial Capitol and lagoon), I saw a signage of animals. The gate was not open but a little bit ajar so I summoned hubby that we get inside.

 

And we saw these creatures inside..

 

 

Fruit Bat

 

This is a fruit bat, one of the largest bat species. Because of its size and its appearance, it is also nicknamed as “Flying Fox”. I think this is the same species that lives in Mambukal.

Due to its color and the way it closes its wings while hanging down, it was hard for me to see this bat right away. But soon as it noticed that there are people it was friendly enough to come near us and “posed” for some photos ops. He ( yes, he. I saw his penis. haha.) was scary but interesting.

 

Rare Owl

Visayan Owl. Lovely right? I asked my son to wear his shades so he will look like Harry Potter. Haha. I love owls and this particular animal looks amazing. I love the black and yellow eye color.

 

Rare Bird

I really forgot what this bird is. Not a toucan for sure. But just look at the sheen of its feathers. Philippines is really gifted with all these natural bounties.

 

Visayan Spotted Deer

My son’s eyes widened when he saw this deer. It reminded him of Diego ( Go! Diego! Go!). This is the Visayan Spotted Deer, one of the rarest species of deers that still roams within the island of Negros.

 

Visayan Wart Pig

Pumba’s local version! Sorry I’m one of those Lion King generation kids. This is the Visayan warthog.  I never thought we have a local warthog.

 

I wanted to bang my head for missing this very informative and education place in Bacolod. As I said, we have been to Bacolod many times and I was checking for things to do that can fit my toddler’s interests.

Since I am a freelance writer, this is my honest and personal review of the place:

+ The animals are really healthy. If you have been to many zoos, animals usually look sick or not on top of their shape.

+ I love their habitat. Not just a cage and a bowl for water and drinks. They created a mini-forests with plants inside.

+ I saw how dedicated the workers were cleaning and bringing food. How I wish all people love their jobs the way they did.

 

– The place doesn’t look that inviting. We went there during Holy Monday so maybe it as due to the Holy Week? Not sure though. As I said earlier, the gate was not that fully opened. It was like a “risk” and adventure getting inside.

– They don’t have a formal ticket stub. One of there staff approached us and asked for entrance fees ( 20php for adults, 10php for children).

– They need to pull their weeds. At first I thought it was already abandoned or no longer operating. I think they lack people to “beautify” the place. But it was not that bad though.

 

As a mom and freelance writer, I recommend this place. You should come here when you are in Bacolod. We had a great time during our visit.

 

 

 

Bacolod Zoo

 

For more information, visit their website.

Thanks for reading!

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