Planning a trip to a zoo in the Philippines and not sure which one is worth the drive? I put together a list of the top 11 zoos in the Philippines, covering everything from Luzon to Palawan, so you can pick the right one for your family, your budget, and how close you actually want to get to the animals.
This list includes wildlife parks in Rizal, Ilocos Sur, Palawan, Pampanga, Cavite, and Manila. Some are massive sanctuaries with thousands of species. Others are small, local, and built for a slower kind of visit, like a petting farm or a walk-through aviary. A few, like Zoobic Safari, let you get in a caged truck and drive straight through a tiger enclosure. Others, like Avilon Zoo, focus on conservation and house rescued and endangered wildlife you won't find anywhere else in the country.
For each zoo below, you'll find the address, operating hours, entrance rates, and what makes it worth visiting. Whether you're searching for the best zoo near Manila, a day trip from Tagaytay, or a full weekend animal encounter in Subic, this guide has you covered.
Avilon Zoo
Photo by Avilon Zoo
Avilon Zoo is one of the largest zoological institutions in the Philippines and a top pick if you're searching for zoos near Rizal or Metro Manila. The 7.5-hectare facility in Rodriguez, Rizal holds more than 3,000 animals across over 500 species: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fish, and invertebrates. It's known for its conservation work with endangered and rescued wildlife, and you'll find species here you won't see at any other zoo in the country. Expect a full-day visit if you want to see everything, with feeding sessions, keeper talks, and up-close animal encounters built into the experience.
Hours Weekdays: 8AM to 5PM Weekends and holidays: 8AM to 6PM
Rates Regular: Php 800 Kids below 3ft: Php 600 Kids 12 months and below: free
Address: 9003 GP Sitio Gulod San Isidro, 1860, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
Baluarte Zoo
Photo by Baluarte Zoo
Baluarte Zoo sits just outside Vigan City in Ilocos Sur, making it an easy add-on if you're already touring the heritage sites of Vigan. Politician and businessman Chavit Singson built it, and it's grown into one of the most visited zoos in Northern Luzon. The park mixes a feeding area, a reptile house, and a safari-style gallery, so you get both close-up animal encounters and a wider game-drive experience in one visit. If you're searching for zoos in Ilocos Sur or things to do near Vigan, this is usually the first one that comes up.
Hours Everyday: 8AM to 6PM
Rates Entrance: Php 100 per person Package A (Php 150): feeding area, reptiles area, safari gallery Package B (Php 300): safari adventure
Address: H92G+GV7, Quirino Boulevard, Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Calauit Safari Park
Photo by Calauit Safari Park
Calauit Safari Park is a game reserve and wildlife sanctuary on Calauit Island, a 3,700-hectare island in the Calamian chain off the coast of Palawan. It's best known for its population of African giraffes and zebras, brought over decades ago and now roaming freely alongside native Philippine species like the Calamian deer. If you're planning a Coron or Busuanga itinerary and searching for zoos in Palawan, this is the one worth building a full day trip around, since getting to the island takes some planning and isn't a quick stop.
Hours Weekdays: 8AM to 5PM Weekends and holidays: 8AM to 6PM
Rates Local: Php 300 entrance, Php 125 safari tour, Php 100 environmental fee Foreign visitors: Php 500 entrance, Php 125 safari tour, Php 100 environmental fee. PWD, senior citizens, and students get a discount.
Address: 7VHJ+4VC, Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines
Clark Safari Adventure Park
Photo by Clark Safari Adventure Park
Clark Safari Adventure Park houses 2,400 animals across more than 90 species, making it one of the bigger animal parks in Central Luzon. It's inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, so it's a convenient stop if you're already in the area for the theme parks or the airport. The layout mixes walk-through exhibits with safari-style viewing, and it's built to handle large weekend crowds without feeling too packed. If you're comparing zoos near Clark or Angeles City, this one covers the most ground.
Hours Everyday: 8AM to 6PM
Rates Adult: Php 599 Kids below 4ft: Php 499 Kids 2ft and below: free
Address: 67 Jose Abad Santos Ave, Clark Freeport, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
Lyger Animal Sanctuary
Photo by Lyger Animal Sanctuary
Lyger Zoo is a local sanctuary in Pililla, Rizal that holds some of the rarest and most exotic species in the world, including hybrid big cats you won't find at the larger commercial zoos. It's smaller and more intimate than places like Avilon, which makes it a good pick if you want a quieter visit without the crowds. It's become a favorite stop for exotic animal enthusiasts searching for something different from the standard Metro Manila zoo circuit.
Hours Everyday: 8:30AM to 5PM
Rates Entrance: Php 200 per person
Address: Matagbak Rd, Pililla, Rizal, Philippines
Malabon Zoo
Photo by Malabon Zoo
Malabon Zoo is Manny Tangco's private collection of exotic and Philippine endemic animals, located on the same grounds as Avilon Zoo in Rodriguez, Rizal. It's a smaller, more curated experience focused on rare and native species rather than the sprawling variety you get at the main Avilon complex. Worth checking out if you're already visiting Avilon and want to see both in one trip.
Hours Everyday: 8AM to 5PM
Address: 9003 GP Sitio Gulod San Isidro, 1860, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
Manila Zoo
Photo by Manila Zoo
The Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden is the only public zoo in the City of Manila and one of the oldest zoos in the country. It holds more than 550 animals across 13 mammal species, 38 bird species, and 21 reptile species. It's undergone renovations over the years to improve enclosures and visitor facilities, and it remains one of the most budget-friendly options on this list, especially for Manila residents. If you're searching for a zoo in Manila that's accessible by public transport and doesn't require a long drive out of the city, this is it.
Hours Weekdays: 8AM to 5PM Weekends and holidays: 8AM to 6PM
Rates Manila residents: Php 150 regular, Php 100 student, Php 100 Manila LGU employee or teacher, free for kids 2 and below Non-Manila residents: Php 300 regular, Php 200 student
Address: M. Adriatico St, Malate, Manila, Philippines
Zoobic Safari
Photo by Safari park Olongapo
Zoobic Safari is the first and only tiger safari in the Philippines, and it's built around getting you closer to the animals than a standard zoo would allow. It's a 25-hectare forest adventure park inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, where you ride through a caged truck safari, walk through animal enclosures, and interact directly with keepers during feeding sessions. It's consistently one of the top-rated zoos in Subic and a common stop for anyone doing a weekend trip out of Manila. If you're searching for tiger encounters or safari-style zoos in the Philippines, this is the one people mean.
Hours Everyday: 8AM to 4PM
Rates Adult: Php 695 Kids 3ft to 4ft: Php 595 Kids 3ft and below: free
Address: Group 1 Ilanin Forest Adventure Park, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo, Philippines
Tagaytay Highlands Animal Farm
Photo by Tagaytay Highlands Animal Farm
Tagaytay Highlands Animal Farm is a petting zoo with miniature animals from around the world, including small breeds of horses, goats, and other farm animals bred specifically for the park. It's a good fit for families with young kids who want direct, hands-on contact with animals rather than a walk-past viewing experience. If you're already searching for things to do in Tagaytay, this makes an easy add-on to a weekend trip.
Hours Thursday to Sunday: 8AM to 5PM
Address: 42XQ+6CW, Calamba, 4027 Cavite, Philippines
Yoki's Farm
Photo by Yoki's Farm
Yoki's Farm runs a meet-and-greet program with zebras, ostriches, macaws, parrots, rabbits, giant pythons, snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and more. Beyond the animal encounters, it's set up as a working farm, with a garden tour, a hydroponic vegetable plantation, and an antique museum on the grounds, so there's more to the visit than just the animals. It's tucked away in Mendez, Cavite, which makes it a good fit for anyone searching for a quieter, farm-style zoo experience south of Manila instead of a big commercial park.
Hours Weekdays: 8AM to 5PM Weekends and holidays: 8AM to 6PM
Rates Day Tour (Php 300): farm animal tour, farm garden tour, hydroponic vegetable plantation tour, antique museum tour Animal Encounter (Php 800): up-close encounter and feeding with farm animals, walk-in aviary, African grasslands, bearcat and tortoise Full Package (Php 1,000): everything above, plus vegetable harvesting and hands-on farming
Discounts Senior citizens: 20% off Kids 4-7: 30% off Kids 1-3: free
Address: 003 Tabluan road Palocpoc 1, Mendez, Philippines
Zoocobia Fun Zoo
Photo by Zoocobia Fun Zoo
Zoocobia Fun Zoo has horse rides, carabao rides, and the only camel ride in the Philippines, which makes it stand out from the rest of the zoos in Pampanga. It leans more toward a fun zoo or adventure park experience than a traditional wildlife sanctuary, with the animal rides positioned as the main draw instead of just walk-through viewing. It's a solid pick if you're searching for zoos in Mabalacat or Clark and want something more interactive than a standard exhibit walk.
Hours Everyday: 8AM to 4PM
Rates Php 495 for adults and kids, includes a Php 200 voucher Free for kids 3ft and below
Address: 6G9C+V4, Mabalacat, Pampanga, Philippines
