Back when I was a lot younger, going to the zoo formed part of any child’s treasured experiences. Through the passage of time, interest in them seemed to wane. Zoos took a back seat to more modern attractions like gaming arcades, malls, and the like. I really thought zoos were on the way out but that was before they got reinvented. Now, zoos are being packaged as theme parks and this move proved to be that one shot of rejuvenation needed by the zoo industry. One very good example of how zoos got successfully reinvented  is how it was done by the Zoomanity Group. The company is giving us five good reasons to go back to the zoo.

Zoobic Safari

zoobic safari

Zoobic Safari is a 25-hectare tourist attraction located at the Subic Bay Freeport where visitors can freely observe diverse exotic animals roaming and frolicking around. The wide range of habitats have been purposely done to simulate the animals’ natural environment in a forest. Thus, visitors will be happy to see streams, grasslands, and varied terrains while in the park.

Some of the attractions found in Zoobic Safari include the Zoobic Park, the Savannah, the Serpentarium, the Rodent World, the Animal MuZOOeum, Close Encounter, Tiger Safari, Bird Walk. Aeta’s Trail, and the Croco Loco.

Residence Inn

residence inn

Residence Inn is located at Tagaytay City. Aside from offering a spectacular view of Taal Lake, it features a Mini Zoo that offers just the right venue for showing love and appreciation to animals. A large stable with several horses can be found inside. Adults and children alike will enjoy themselves with the various activities offered.

Paradizoo

paradizoo

 

Paradizoo Farm in Mendez, Cavite is a theme park cum farm zoo. It is simply a paradise with its gardens full of vegetables, flowers, and a host of interesting animals including llama, camels, miniature horses, ostriches, greyhounds, and labrador retrievers, among others. Visitors can take advantage of the chance to ride a cart drawn by an albino carabao or select vegetables and flowers to take home.

Zoocobia Fun Zoo

zoocobia fun zoo

 

Zoocobia Fun Zoo is situated in the foothills of the extended Clark Freeport Zone. It is dubbed as an ecological experience of impressive proportions. One of the main attractions offered in this zoo is riding the gravity car known as the Zooc. Of course, it will not be called a zoo without animal-related attractions. These include the Birds of Paradise, Philippine’s Pride, Maze, Barn ,and the Menagerie.

Zoocolate Thrills

zoocolate thrills

 

Zoocolate Thrills is an adventure theme park located at Loboc, Bohol. Its main attraction is a river cruise in Loboc River. Animals featured in the zoo include ostriches, tigers, and bearcats. For those looking for other activities to do, they can try the tram ride, the zip/zing ride, or a horse/buffalo ride.

Lodging

In anticipation of the needs of visitors who would like to extend their visit to an overnight stay, Zoomanity offers the Zoobic Lodge and the Residence Inn room facilities.

Zoomanity Group

Zoomanity Group is one of the leading players in the theme park industry. It is backed up by the Yupangco Group of Companies. Its main goal is to provide the best tourist destinations and nature educational experiences in the country. It hopes to make the Philippines one big green park.

My Say

The efforts of companies like the Zoomanity Group to bring back, if not create more interest in going to zoos are commendable. It takes a lot to produce world-class facilities and maintain them. With the many choices for entertainment existing today, zoos need to raise the bar as well. That can be done by providing more varieties of animals to be appreciated, by being more than a zoo in providing other activities, and by providing such an environment that will encourage families to stay, explore, and rediscover just how fun it is to go to the zoo.

It’s cool to zoo and you can say that again!

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