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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Manila Zoo-Philippines Wildlife

Philippines oldest Zoo, which opened back in July 1959.
Address is located at the Adriatico Street, Quirino Avenue, Manila.
Manila Zoo opens from 8 am to 6 pm every day.


Eagle Owl and its scientific name is Bubo philippensis. They are characterized by their very large size from 26 to 28 inches long, the two tufts of feathers on their head and the big orange eyes. They prefer to nest on cliffs, steep banks and in the abandoned nests of other larger birds.



Peacock

Manila Zoo Map


Native Horses eating their lunch

Sleeping Tiger - On a Rest Day
Tigers are like domestic cats that sleep from about 16 to 20 hours a day.


While goats keep on chewing grass.


Philippine crocodile or Crocodylus mindorensis as its scientific name.


Hippopotamus likes to rest under water all day long.


Ostrich in front of the Entrance near the Elephant.




Other activities you can experience.


Take a Boat adventure with your love ones.


And give it a try some Horse Back Riding.

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