My college friends and I originally planned a trip to Subic, but since the weather was terrible on our scheduled day, we had to switch things up. After lengthy Facebook conversations, we decided to visit an indoor zoo in Pasig instead.
But — surprise, surprise — the sun decided to shine brightly on the day of our zoo visit! And there we were, bundled up in our cardigans, boots, and long sleeves — totally out of place. Thanks for the fashion sabotage, moody weather. 😅
Ark Avilon Zoo First Floor
The moment we entered, we were welcomed with the chance to interact with and feed some of the animals (for a fee, of course). Taking photos with them also comes with a separate charge.
On this floor, we saw various creatures like fish, birds, and some wild animals. One highlight was meeting Jenny the orangutan, who was incredibly tame and adorable.
Ark Avilon Zoo Second Floor
The second floor housed mostly harmless animals like donkeys, goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. There were also some aerial animals that couldn’t fly despite having wings.
A children’s section with tables and chairs was available too, making it a great spot for families with young kids.
I believe Ark Avilon Zoo is the only indoor zoo in the Philippines — a perfect place to visit when the weather isn’t cooperating. While the zoo can feel a bit humid, the animals seemed well taken care of, which made the ₱300 entrance fee feel reasonable.
To wrap things up, here are some epic photo ops of my friends posing with Jenny the orangutan and Tyson the python. LOL! 🐒🐍
P.S. Next time, I’ll check the weather app before planning my OOTD! 😜
Ark Avilon Zoo address: Frontera Verde, Ortigas Avenue, corner C5, 1604, Pasig City
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