Animal Kingdom Foundation Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (Dog Shelter)
Location Brgy. Cub-Cub, Capas, Tarlac
Description: The AKF Dog Shelter in a 2.5 ha. haven for the once slaughter-bound Philippine native dogs. It is the largest animal shelter in the country where not only beautiful white beaches, sumptuous dishes and mouth watering fruits are abundant but also cute, wonderful and loving creatures abound. This animal shelter is built for native dogs rescued from the dog-meat trade. Officially commissioned in July 2006, the shelter now (2008) houses more than 300 dogs. It is complete with veterinary medical facilities and other essential amenities necessary for the dogs' welfare. More importantly, it is the only animal shelter in the country with its own Quarantine area. The shelter is accredited by the Bureau of Animal Industry (Department of Agriculture) and now offers an adoption scheme for interested animal-loving individuals. For further details, pls contact Animal Kingdom Foundation, Inc., c/o Dinsay, Vargas and Caguioa Law Office, 11th Floor, Heart Tower, Valero St., Legaspi Village, Makati, Manila. Send donations through bank: Animal Kingdom Foundation, Inc. Saving Account Number: 1046-00836-4, RCBC Savings Bank, Tomas Morato Branch, 169 Tomas Morato cor Scout Castor St., Quezon City, Philippines 1100 or email: [email protected] website: www.animalkingdomfoundation.org
Bataan Birdwatching
City of Balanga, Bataan
The Bataan peninsula is part of the East Asian-Australian flyway or the main migratory routes these birds have used for ages. Balanga City’s thick mangrove forest, wetlands, grasslands and mudflats have provided a natural food basket for both migratory and endemic bird species for years, making the area one of the most populated bird sites in the Philippines. The city is a residential and agricultural city. It is the newest, but one of the most frequented birdwatching sites in the Philippines, with at least 35 species and 15 families of birds recorded.
Beaches (Subic Bay)
Entrance fee - P100/50/adult/kids (Weekdays); P150/75/adult/kids (weekends)
Dungaree Beach, All Hands Beach
Botolan Wildlife Farm
San Juan, Botolan, Zambales
A great place to discover and appreciate diverse and unusual creatures. Birds include: The Grey Cockatiel, Barhminy Kite, Eastern Grass Owl, Victoria Crowned Pigeons, Cattle Egret, Guinea Fowl, etc. Mammals include: The Amur or Siberian Tiger, Philippine Deer, Crab-eating Macaque, Wild Boar, etc. Reptiles include: The Burmese Python, Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Red Eared Slider, Pig-nosed Turtle, Eastern Long Neck Turtle, etc. Learning about different species by watching their behavior can offer us new insight into ourselves. Check out how caimans go after their prey and the playfulness of a Siberian Tiger cub. Be a wildlife biologist at Botolan Wildlife Farm. You can watch and learn about wild animals from all over the world in one place Facilities: restaurant with catering service, barbeque, pitches, accommodation, kid's corner with wildlife orientation and conservation, playground, Entrance fee: P75 per person Contact: Martin/Juvy Zoller at Mobile: 0917-734-2206/0917-734-2206 eMail: [email protected] Web: www.botolanwildlifefarm.com / Family owned wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden. Opening hours: 08.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m. daily
Casa San Miguel
San Antonio, Zambales
Set amidst a mango orchard in a town nestled between the mountains and the sea, Casa San Miguel Center for the Arts was built on the belief that art, in its various forms, can extend beyond its boundaries to create better quality of life to bring about communal, national and global change with culture as the means to this end. The center is committed to the continued development and support of the Filipino artist and to the development of new artists and audiences for the next generation. Facilities include an artist's residence consisting of 7 bedrooms, a sunken terraced garden designed to offer visitors a meditative retreat while waiting for the beginning of a performance or enjoying a snack and a convenience store where books, postcards, community crafts, and souvenirs are available. The center is a popular venue for recitals and concerts. How to get there: Whether you travel from Sta. Cruz in the North or Subic Bay in the South. It is an easy route to CASA San Miguel Cultral Center of Zambales. San Antonio is situated on the National Highway and Barangay San Miguel is just a short drive from the main road. Zambales is serviced by Victory Liner coaches direct from Manila at Pasay and Caloocan. The Coaches are air-conditioned and travel the length of Zambales with a reliable and regular service. By private vehicle: From Olongapo and SBMA, travel North on the national highway. The road is very good and passable even during the rainy season. It only takes about half hour on normal days to reach San Antonio. Whether you travel from the north or south it is an easy journey to Casa San Miguel. For info, contact Manila Office Tel. No. (63 2) 903-8657/ 933-2392 or visit www.casasanmiguel.ph or eMail at [email protected] or [email protected]
Clark International Speedway (by Kilton Motors Corp.)
Location Clark Freeport Zone
Address Panday Pira Ave., Sitio Pulang Lupa, Dolores Creek, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
Description International race track for carting and drag racing, motorcycle racing and other special events. CIS is the 5th race track in the country and boasts of a 3-km engine track with two long straights and few turns with minimal defined uneven terrains, thereby making all races possible - from motorcycles, superbikes, and underbone, touring cars, drag racing and formula races. Contact Information: Johnny Tan (President) Phone (63 2) 817-2241 / 2336 /3496 / 4988
Mobile 0917-528-0791 Email [email protected] Website www.kiltonmotor.com
DECAwake Clark Cable Park
Brgy. Margot, Angeles City
Experience the newest cable wakeboard park in the Philippines with all genuine Rixen obstacles. Rates: P500 / 2 hours P800 / 4 hours or P1,200 for all day good for 8 hours Equipment: premium wakeboards available for rent. Free instruction for beginners. Membership and prepaid passes available
Phone (63) 942-800-3322 / 917-443-3469 / 905-330-1013
El Kabayo Riding Stables & Cowboy Western Town
Location Clark Freeport Zone
Address Bldg 4350 / 4351 Gil Puyat Ave., cor. Panday Pira Ave., Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
Description Horseback Riding (tour of western town and other areas), Adventure and Scenic Trail Rides, Carriage Tours, Riding Lessons, Wholesale Riding, Horse Board and Lodging, Photo Opportunities, The HorseShoe Bar & Saloon, General Store
Phone (63 45) 499-0920
Mobile 0916-519-9149
Contact Gabby C. La O' - Sheriff
Email [email protected] / [email protected] Website www.elkabayo.com
Forest Adventure Park
Location Group I, Ilanin Forest, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales
Located in a dense jungle and protected area of Subic Bay Freeport, the park consists of a wildlife sanctuary called "Zoobic Safari" where 12 adult tigers roam freely, a museum called Ancient World and Heroes Trail depicting Philippine history through life-sized figures, Butterfly Garden, Jungle Survival Camp for team-building seminars, petting zoo and a "Serpentarium." For further details and rates, pls see this page under Zoobic Safari.
Gubat Learning Center
Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
The center educates, motivates and empower people to understand, enjoy and protect the environment through various exit modules. The storyline highlights the bats and how they relate to the total forest ecosystem.
Heroes Trail
Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
Experience the thrill and excitement of walking with the heroes; life-sized dioramas depicting Philippine history.
JEST Camp/Jungle Survival Camp
Upper Cubi, Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
Jungle survival demonstration, visit to insectarium, butterfly garden, aviary, spider world, viewing deck and mini-zoo Rates: P150/pax - Demonstration and tour; P300 - Jungle tour; P600 - Overnight stay; P75 - Mini-jungle tour (30 mins)
Jungle Joe's World Amusement Park
Location Subic Bay Freeport
Address Group 3 Ilanin Forest, Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
Description Amusement park, lushly-green, tropical forest area, colorfully painted sporting giant, life-sized fiberglass animals and prehistoric creatures, bunkers with interactive kiddie rides, novelty shops, discotheque, comfortable beanbag seated theater; kiddie playzone, Indy 500 Racer, playhouse theater, winter wonderland, paintball course, jurassic trail, all-terrain vehicle, Sa' Anaba Beach.
Phone (63 47) 252-8269
Mobile (+63) (0) 922-887-8242
Contact Jocelyn Mendoza (Account Executive)
Kitsie's Crocodiles
Botolan, Zambales
Location: National Hwy., Brgy. Santiago, Botolan, Zambales. A collection of crocodiles with audio-visual presentation on the need to preserve and nurture the Philippine crocodile Entrance fee: P50 per person Contact: Al Fallorin and Dr. Ruben Torres (Chairman, Kadre ng Kalikasan Foundation in cooperation with NRDC, DENR) Mobile: 0917-381-8871 www.kitsiescrocodiles.com Information: The Crocodilus Mindorensis is a fresh water crocodile found only in the Philippines. It is a critically endangered species of crocodiles as there are no more than 40 Mindorensis in their natural habitat. The conservation and propagation of this species is now being done principally by the Palawan Wildlife Conservation Project operated by the Natural Resources Development Cooperation (NRDC). The Crocodilus Porosus or saltwater crocodile, while endangered, is found in many countries in Asia and Africa. The raising and marketing of this species are allowed under strict regulations of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES).
Mt. Pinatubo Wellness Spa
Location Capas, Tarlac
Address Brgy. Sta. Juliana, Capas
DESCRIPTION A fascinating oasis amidst a picturesque pastoral environment framed by rolling hills and mountain ranges, this new product in health tourism offers a first-of-a-kind model in fitness therapy and wellbeing: from a relaxing body wrap on sulfur-laden hot volcanic sand, to a revitalizing dip in a thermal bath and foot spa, and finally to a soothing Shiatzu body work in a 100-pax capacity massage parlor - all made possible after a day's sweltering trek to Mt. Pinatubo. The wellness center also serves Korean/native cuisine cum grillery in a 200-seat capacity open-air restaurant plus a souvenir shop and soda fountain serving health products to the intrepid explorer. PINATUBO TREK: Trek to the crater of the world-famous Mt. Pinatubo. Spectacular views, towering lahar canyons, cool mountain springs and cascading waterfalls make that trip up the volcano an experience to remember. Drive on board an all-weather vehicle for one hour, disembark and trek for maximum of two hours to the crater, view the tranquil yet majestic 2.5-km crater-lake. Or bathe yourself in any of the six sulfur-filled thermal pools at Sitio Tarukan. Cap your day with a generous fishing expedition at Tambo Lake before proceeding to the wellness spa. HOW TO GET THERE: From Manila drive towards the North Luzon Expressway to Sta. Ines toll plaza in Mabalacat, Pampanga. Take the MacArthur Hwy towards north up to Capas, Tarlac. From the Capas town market, turn left to Brgy Sto. Rosario and follow a 22-km backcountry road to your final destination in Brgy. Sta. Juliana. PINATUBO TREK CUM SPA (all in one package) Rates: US$ 25/pax (includes 4 x 4 ride, trek to the crater or dip in hot sulphur spring pools in Tarukan, foot spa, thermal bath and lunch); additional US$ 10 (hot sand bath) and US$ 10 (Shiatzu massage) or a total of US$45-50 per person (all inclusive). Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Accreditation Not accredited
For information on Pinatubo Wellness Spa,
Contact Information: Capas Tourism Office, Tel. No. (63 45) 925-0154/925-0112 loc 109 (Tourism) loc 124 (Office of the Mayor) or Telefax (63 45) 925-0408 (Direct Line to Office of the Mayor) Attn: Marissa Vidal (Capas Municipal Tourism Officer) Mobile 0918-285-3019 or emial: [email protected].
For renting all-weather vehicle, call Edwin Manalang (Angeles City), Mobile No. 0910-722-7575 or Jude Lenon (Sta. Juliana), Mobile No. 0920-803-5647/0920-576-2769 or call Wendell Mercado (Sta. Juliana), Mobile No. 0919-608-4313 or 0921-587-6291.
For information on P.D.C. Spa Town (Pull Travel Destination Corp.), call Tel. No. (63 45) 615-0454 (Admin office) or Website: www.mtpinatubotour.com. Also call Alejo Marquez, mobile 0910-980-7609 and Lydia de Guzman, mobile 0909-759-1300 for details.
Ocean Adventure (Subic Bay Marine Exploratorium)
Camayan Wharf, West Ilanin Forest Area, Subic Bay Freeport Zone
A chance to watch the whales and sea lions do spectacular stunts Visit to the Ocean Discovery Aquarium and Learning Center, Wild Life In Need Rescue Center, Photo encounter, dining, gift shop Admission fees: P450/adult P370/children/ senior citizens Whale Encounter (swim with the whales) - P3,500/pax Dive with the Whales - P4,200 Shipwreck dive - P1,750 Whale plus shipwreck - P5,040 (inclusive of dive gears) Hotel accommodation next door at Camayan Beach Resort Park Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Accreditation CLASS "AA" RESORT
Phone (63 47) 252-9000/8982/(63 2) 637-6579/638-2281
Contact John Corcoran/May Yao
Email [email protected] Website www.oceanadventure.com.ph
Pamulaklakin Forest Trails
Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
Description MINI-JUNGLE TOUR - A 30 minute walk inside the forest with a native guide to demonstrate skills in jungle survival such as fire-building and cooking using bamboo poles Rate - P50 / Adult / Kid ECOLOGY TOUR - A 2-3 hour trek in the forest with a native guide with cultural presentation cum dance on food gathering in the forest, hunting and fishing, jungle survival Rate - P250 / Adult / Kid JUNGLE DAY TOUR - A 2 - 4 hour lesson on jungle survival. Rate - P250 / Adult /Kid / A livelihood program for the members of the Pamulaklakin Negritoes Association Contact SBMA Tourism Phone (63 47) 252-4151 / 4194 Emergency No. 9111 (Mobile) No. 911 (Landline)
Paradise Ranch (Leisure Park and Wildlife Sanctuary)
Location Sitio Monicayo, Brgy. Calumpang, Sacobia Valley, Clark, Pampanga
Description Perfect for field trips, get-away vacation, camping, retreats, rock climbing, trekking, rest and recreation, outdoor adventure and other occasions. Amenities include: Zoocobia Fun Park, Vista Montana Pool, Country Western Clark, villas, lake house, cafe/restaurant, man-made lake, aviary, playfield, butterfly garden, botanical garden, fishing lagoon, picnic huts, cottages, prayer hill, and more. For reservation, contact: Paradise Ranch Admin Office, Tel. No. (63 45) 889-8245/8246/8286 / 625-6698/6696/321-0444/0445 mobile: 0998-972-4618 / 0917-511-5282 email: [email protected] Contact Person: Eric Gomez (General Manager) and Gerry Guiriba (Fund Development Manager) Developer: Philippine Children's Fund (PCF) Mobile 0917-511-5282 Email [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.paradiseranchclark.com
Pastolan Extreme Adventure Park Zone
Pastolan Aeta Village, Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
Activities: P250/pax/day - Canopy slide, slide for life, get yourself clipped in, sit on the harness and ride the wind; P150/pax P50/tour climb - Wall climbing; P750/pax - Airsoft gun including gun and mask (additional P800 for 200 pellets); P500/pax - Rope courses; Subic ATV Tours (Contact: (+63) 921-422-5737 eMail [email protected])
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PASYAL KALIKASAN SA PMMA)
Address San Narciso, Zambales
Description fishing lake, hotel accommodation (about 200 pax), mess hall (convertible into function hall @1500 pax capacity), game room, KTV, restaurant, swimming pool, gymnasium, badminton court, health and fitness gym, bicycle lane Contact Vice Admiral Fidel Dinos, Tel. No. (63 47) 913-4396 loc 128 Fax (63 47) 913-4398 Mobile 0920-960-0869 Email [email protected] or contact Capt. Nilda Manalaysay (Chief Administrative Officer)
Subic Aviary and Bird Park
Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
A collection of imported birds highlights the tour to the park.
Subic Bay Nature Park
Subic Bay Freeport, Zambales
Sightseeing at the mangrove park and Apaliin Forest Trail Rates: P200/adult P150/children (1 hr or more)
Tree Top Adventure
Location Subic Bay Freport
Address JEST Camp area, Upper Mau, Cubi Point, Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Description Experience nature tripping from a breathtaking view at 100 feet above ground with jungle trails comprised of platforms nestled on branches, suspension bridges, and the world’s first motorized canopy tour. Rates: Tree Top Adventure P350/person Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours (canopy walk up to 100 feet above ground, suspended among towering trees and crossing 4 suspension bridges and taking 9 motorized cable rides of up to 220 meters long!) Ultimate Adventure P350/person Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours (covers 5 platforms, 4 suspension bridges, 5 cable lines of up to 450 feet long and 100 feet high) Trekking Adventure P100/person Duration: 1- 1.5 hours (walk through unspoiled wilderness and marvel at the magnificent flora and fauna of Subic's renowned virgin rainforests) Tree-Drop Adventure P150/person/rappel (drop down a 60-ft tree face first!)
Manila Office 18 Paraguay St. Loyola grand Villas, Quezon City
Phone (63 47) 252-9427 / 9425
Contact Maritz Montejo
Contact Karen Castro (Marketing Manager)
Mobile 0927-461-5159
Contact Dame Esguerra (Operations Manager)
Mobile 0917-245-4418
Email [email protected] Website www.treetopadventure.com.ph
Whitewater Kayaking
San Jose, Tarlac
Explore the breathtaking landscapes of San Jose, Tarlac while having the adventure of a lifetime in an inflatable kayak. As you paddle down the incredible rivers, you will be immersed in nature, surrounded by mountains, and face to face with wildlife. Class 1 & 2 rapids the whole family will enjoy. Price / person is P1,800 inclusive of transfers, organic meal and merienda. For inquiries, contact Rapid Stream Ecotours, Mobile 0917-598-2000 email [email protected]
Zoobic Safari (The only Tiger Safari in the Philippines)
Location Forest Adventure Park, Group I, Ilanin Forest, Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Description: Tiger safari, a ride in the Savana with a safari jeep witnessing live tigers - all of 1,000 lbs!; Croco Loco (200 Phil fresh-water crocodiles); Close Encounter, an exciting close encounter (2 ft away) with Siberian and Bengal tigers; Serpentarium with live Iguanas, crocodiles, snakes, lizards and turtles; Rodent World (Mice Surprise), an amazing collection of rodents, watch guinea pigs being groomed in the Rodent Salon; Forbidden Tree, conquer your fear with snakes as you walk thru a cage with snakes dangling from the tree; Zoobic Park (petting zoo) with live deers, ostrich, albino carabao, bear, monkey, eagle, potbelly, cassowary, miniature horse, turtles, etc. Rates: Entrance fee - P449/P349 (adults/kids) inclusive of visit to animal care center, close encounter with Tigers, forbidden tree, savannah, serpentarium, rodent world, tiger safari, zoobic park, zoobic shows, croco loco, hip hop bay-wak, zoonamic trail (optional) with animal care centerf, zoombic photo, zoovenir shop, buho grill; zooper train (1 hr) - P50 horseback riding - P200 pitney jeep - P89 zooper cab - P139 room accommodation at Zoobic Lodge (Tiara) Contact Information: Subic Office Tel. No. (63 47) 252-2272 / 9489 / 0939-279-1111 / 0928-521-5557 Manila Office (3/F Yupangco Bldg., Puyat Ave., Makati City, Tel. No. (63 2) 895-7142/898-3695/899-9319/899-9829 www.zoobic.com.ph email [email protected] Open daily 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. New: Zoobic NIGHT Safari!
Zoocobia Fun Zoo
Sacobia Valley, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
See their unique collection of stuffed animals preserved by a taxidermist. Take time viewing animals such as monitor lizard, marbled bengal cat, ostrich and green iguana and the like. Experience feeding lovable and cute parakeets or love birds with bird seeds. Visit the Garden Maze where kids experience the thrill of finding their way out of the labyrinth with lots of topiaries. The Barn where animal - related activities take place. Experience the excitement of bottle-feeding baby animals and camels, ostrich, bearcat, miniature horses, alpaca, etc. Watch their Animal Show. Zooc Ride where kids enjoy the thrill of riding the first and only gravity car in the country. Close encounter with colorful birds perched on trees. Among the animals endemic only to the Philippines include binturong, porcupine, butaan lizard, pythong, macaque and others. Plants and trees on display are narra, anahaw, sampaguita and many others. Rates: Entrance fee - P149; Zooc Ride - P99; Animal Chow - P80; Packed Meal - P85. For further details, contact Zoocobia Fun Zoo, 3/F Yupangco Bldg., 399 Puyat Ave., Makati City, Tel. (63 2) 898-3695 / 895-7142 / 899-9824 Fax (63 2) 899-9829 or (63 45) 599-3956 (Clark)
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