Tarsier Conservation Area, Loboc Bohol

The Philippine Tarsier is one of the smallest primates known.  It’s size is no larger than a man’s hand and is normally found in the islands of Samar, Leyte, Bohol, and Mindanao. The tarsier is a nocturnal creature which feeds on insects, lizards, and small birds. Tarsiers are really a sight to behold and if you’ve never seen one before you shouldn’t pass off a chance to see one whenever you visit Bohol.

Nova Shell Museum

Nova Shell Museum which is located near Alona Beach in Panglao town Center houses a collection of shells within the Philippines and around the world. Sea shells doesn’t mean those commonly seen along the beach, but the rare ones and which can only be seen in deep waters. I know, at least once in your life, you’ve collected some sea shells on your trip to the beach.  If your amazed on what you’ve seen, you’ll marvel at their collection of rare shells.

Bohol Habitat Conservation Center Butterfly Sanctuary

Bohol Habitat Conservation Center Butterfly Sanctuary, located in Poblacion, Bilar, Bohol, is a conservation area for a variety of butterfly species, dedicated to the protection, growth, and spreading awareness about butterflies.  The center aims to help improve the livelihood of the locals by teaching them how to breed butterflies, which play an important role in caring for our environment.  Set in a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of rare and colorful flowers, the place is definitely refreshing sight to behold.

Metropolitan Museum of Manila (MET)

The Metropolitan Museumof Manila (MET), previously the Museo ng Banco Sentral ng Pilipinas is found along Roxas Boulevard within the BSP Complex near Ospital ng Maynila.  It contains a collection of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and pottery.  However, We came to the museum for the Money Matters for Kids exhibit.  After all, it’s never too early to introduce your kids to proper money management.

Bahay ni Rizal (Rizal Shrine)

For one of our educational trips, We decided to visit ang Bahay ni Rizal (Rizal Shrine) in Calamba Laguna. Among all things, ang Bahay ni Rizal showcases a replica of the house where Jose Rizal was born.  What a way it is indeed to learn about our national hero than to experience and learn about his childhood.

Philippine Science Centrum

After visiting the Pedia a few Saturday's ago for our child's check-up and vaccination schedule, We've decided to go out a stroll around the city.  Since We finished early around 9:30 am and We were already already at St. Luke's Global We decided to browse the internet for nearby interesting places to visit.  Philippine Science Centrum came up w/c according to the internet was approximately 12-15 km's. from our present location w/c is along the River Banks Mall in Marikina.  You've got to love technology, since it was our first time to go to Philippine Science Centrum, We used the "Waze" app on our mobile phones to find the River Banks Mall.

Residence Inn & Paradizoo Tagaytay

It's been almost 2 years since We've visited Residence Inn & Paradizoo, Tagaytay and It was nice to see a lot of improvements since our last visit.  The place is a lot cleaner with more flora and fauna. We have a lot of fond memories of this place and it's a wonderful feeling to have been able to have the chance to relive it one more time.  As before We got our tickets from Metro Deal for Php 250 only which gives you access to both Residence Inn & Paradizoo.  You also get a free ride on their cable car.

Holy Carabao Holistic Farm Balik Bukid 2012

My wife and kids have visited Holy Carabao before with their classmates, as part of their school activity. Heard a lot of good things about Holy Carabao from my wife and kids. How they had fun interacting with the animals, using their facilities or just taking a break and having a picnic.  Wish I was there with them to share their experiences, unfortunately commitments at work got in the way.  Good thing they held a Balik Bukid (Country Fair) last Nov. 17 from, 8 am-6  pm.  A pleasant relief, as I understand you had to make appointments first before you could visit the farm.  Easiest way to visit Holy Carabao is to Exit Cabuyao from SLEX (when your exiting going south, make a right turn after the Exit and if your exiting going north, you need to make a left turn after the exit.  Enter the Sta. Elena Village Gate, you can either follow the sign's going to the farm or you could ask the Security personnel's and staff whom are more than happy to help you.  Since We were morning persons, We decided to come early to avoid the rush and heat of the sun.

Museo Pambata

For years I've passed-by Museo Pambata but haven't really gotten a chance to take  a look inside.  Museo Pambata is right along Roxas Blvd. near The US Embassy.  For just Php 100 a person, you can get to visit the museum, see their exhibits and learn while having fun.  For an establishment that been here for a couple of years now, it's nice to see that the displays and exhibits have been relatively well maintained considering the physical abuse the displays get from curious kids and naugthy visitors.  The air con inside the museum was surprisingly cold , a welcomed relief from the hot weather outside. Museo Pambata schedules presentations and events that help teach your kids about the Filipino Culture and children's advocacy's.  They also have a Library where your kids can listen to Story Telling Sessions, read books or watch educational tapes to stimulate your child's imagination and curiosity through reading books.   

The Mind Museum at Taguig

Had a chance last Friday to join my sons educational trip at The Mind Museum in Taguig along with his CFA schoolmates.  Was really looking forward to this day and almost didn’t make it due to commitments at work, as it was the first time We would be visiting The Mind Museum.  Originally, only my son and I would be joining the activity as my other 2 kids (aged 2 and 2 months)  were still too young to enjoy the exhibits and  besides the entrance fee was too expensive.  However, at the last minute my wife decided to bring the entire family. We got a discount for the tickets for the school activity, as We only paid for Php 600 for 1 child (Php 450) and a teacher (Php 150), since CFA was a home school. We needed 3 more tickets 2 for my wife and her sister and 1 for our little girl, who too tall to pass below 2 ft.  The regular ticket for adults is Php 600 and Php 450 for kids, so this meant that We’d have to pay an additional Php 1650 for the tickets. Good thing there was a promo for Student Price for All Ages during Tuesdays-Fridays.  However, there is a small catch to the discount.  You have to shoot on the spot a 20 second video telling them what you would like to invent and why?  Seems simple enough, so I gave it a shot and got a Php 150 discount for each adult ticket. So instead of paying Php 1650 for the additional tickets, We just paid Php 1350. Not bad, if I may say so myself.

Manila Ocean Park Discount Package

This is the 3rd time We've visited Manila Ocean Park since it formally opened a couple of years ago.  A lot of new attractions have been added aside from a variety of programs and shows where the whole family can watch and enjoy.  Come to think of it, you can actually spend an entire day at Manila Ocean Park if you'd be going to every attraction and watching the different shows, as they are spread at specific showing times throughout the day.  However, since We brought our 2 kids aged  5 and 2 with us , We decide to skip the shows due to their short attention spans.

Paradizoo Theme Farm

Paradizoo Theme Farm which is the 2nd half of voucher We've got from MetroDeal is just about a 15 minute drive by car from Residence Inn Zoo.  But don't worry as there are shuttle buses that take visitors from to and from Residence Inn Zoo and Paradizoo Theme Farm.  Paradizoo Theme Farm is a 7 hectare farm which has farm animals which you can feed, an organic garden, a butterfly garden, and a honey bee farm among others.  There is also an infinity pond where you could go fishing.  Unfortunately, the fish were still too small during our visit, so We weren't allowed to go fishing.  You can buy eggs, vegetables, crops, and honey which are organically farmed and harvested at the Zoo. The Staff are friendly and are willing to walk you through the various attractions or answer whatever inquiries you may have. Overall, the Paradizoo Theme Farm is a fun learning experience.

Experience life on the farm by feeding the farm animals.

Visit the Butterfly garden and learn and see how caterpillars turn-out into beautiful butterflies.

Check-out the honey bee yard, learn about bees and how honey is made.

Paradizoo Theme Farm 

Address: Km. 63 Panungyan, Mendez Cavite

Phone for general inquiries: 

899-9828 / 899-9595

Gymboree Westgate Alabang

The early stages of childhood are the most important years of your child's life. During these years your child learns & develops skills and attitudes that would eventually mold their personality. So it is during these years that we provide our children with the necessary support and activities to better equip them in facing the challenges of life. We enroll them in classes and institutions wherein they can develop their own personalities in a relatively safe and nurturing environment. Gymboree, is one of these institutions. Gymboree fosters a fun and healthy environment where your child could develop his/her skills, creativity, & motor skills while making new friends along the way. Padded mats and play area provides a safe and healthy environment wherein your child can enjoy in the activities and interact. Select from various classes where you and your child could participate in. As Gymboree beliefs that parents are important role models in their child's development. Gymboree has been in this business for over 33 years with 600 locations in 36 countries.




Exclusive Membership Benefits:

* 20% off GymPlay (unstructured Playtime)
* 5% discount on your Gymboree Birthday Party
* Two Free Gymboree classes worldwide. Membership is honored worldwide.
* Discounts and free gifts from their partners.

www.gymboree-ph.com
Tel#7717529

Ark Avilon Zoo

June 12, 2009

Located in Frontera Verde Ortigas Ave., Cor. C5, Pasig City (Near Fun Ranch & Tiendesitas). The Ark Avilon Zoo is built to resemble a huge boat (similar to Noah's Ark). It is home to a variety of animal species, some not normally found on regular zoo's.

Animals on the lower deck are seen through glass displays, making it safe for children to view at a close distance.

They also have a display of aquatic animals...However, limited to a few species...

The Zoo is highly interactive. You can pet, feed, or even have your picture taken with some of the resident animals on display..

You can take a break on the play ground or grab a snack...

Pets are also for sale for animal lovers and enthusiasts.

Rates:

Regular Rate: Php 250.00/person

Kiddie Rate: Php 200/person (3.75 ft. below)

Children below 1 yr. old are free of charge.

20% Discount on Senior Citizen Card Holders

Schedules:

Weekdays 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Weekends & Holidays 10:00 am to 7:30 pm

Manila Zoo

July 5, 2008

Located at: Quirino Avenue cor. Adriatico St., Manila, Philippines, open every day from 8 am to 6 pm. For years Manila Zoo has been has home to a variety of wildlife, some of them you may have seen on your last visit here. But seeing the renovated holding facilities makes you realize that their new habitats makes living in captive environment a little bit closer to nature.

Nonetheless it is an educational & fun experience to share with family & friends. Get educated by the wild in the city.

Have your picture taken with the friendly animals of their Kinder Zoo (Petting Zoo)


Polly wants a cracker???






See if your taller than an ostrich...









These Koi's got some balls...













Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...
Turtle Power...










Beat the heat...
Take an ice cream break...

















Go horse back riding...
Ride Em... Cowboy...









Ever wonder if humans really came from monkeys???
Honestly, I see no resemblance...












Remember elephants never forget...














See you later alligator...
Open wide crocodile...










Entrance fees:P40 for non-Manilans, P20 for Manila residents, P10 for kids below four feet tall.
Contact#: (63) 2-5258157

Manila Ocean Park Now Open

March 2,2008

At long last Manila Ocean Park is now open to the public. Located behind Quirino Grandstand Luneta Park, Manila, Philippines, Manila Ocean Park is the first Marine theme park in the country. Similar to Singapore and Hongkongs' own Ocean Parks, Manila Ocean Park is home to a variety of marine animals and plants, less the dolphin shows of course.

At the moment the Oceanarium is the only area open to the public. The final plan is to include a mall and hotel within the theme park. At the moment it is still under the final stages of completion.

The Earth is covered by 80% of water. If you are amazed by the 20% percent that you can see above water, image the wonders that the deep hold.

Enter the lobby of the Oceanarium and be greeted by a series of LCD displays showing the wonders of the deep.

Welcome to Agos (Flow), the start of the exhibit. A virtual rain forest that shows the natural flow of water from land to sea. Interact with starfishes and sea cucumbers. Please be careful, try not to squish them or take them out of the water...

Bahura (Reef), showcases unique coral formations, plants, and animals that can be found in the Philippine coral reefs. Please turn-off your cameras flash at this point, as it disturbs the animals.

Laot (Fishing grounds), see a variety of fishes that can be found in deeper waters. Experience the feeling of diving under water inside a sunken ship and imagine seeing the different types of fishes at this depth.

Take a break, have your picture take with one of the mascots. Say cheese...

Buhay na Karagatan (The Living Ocean), walk through a 25M tunnel and experience for yourself the wonders of the deep. See the various animals interact with one another and with their environment. Wasn't able to take a decent picture as the area was too crowded.

Ang Kalaliman (The Deep), see how schooling fish work in groups. Experience close-up how sharks and string rays move and react to their environment.

Multi-media Facility, though it seems to be still under construction kids get a blast of this projector that displays trivia, different shapes, colors, and figures on to the floor.

The 2nd floor Activity Area, is still under completion. This is interesting to look forward to as it will be equipped with a fish spa, hermit crab race area, Shark viewing area boat ride area and souvenir shop.

At the moment there are still a lot people going here, I suggest you visit it at a much later date, so you could savor the experience and see the completion of Ocean Park Manilas other facilities.

Hope to see here some time next year...

SM Science Discovery Center (MOA) Experience

Found in the heart of SM Mall of Asia (MOA) is the first of its kind "Technology-based"
attraction with hands-on exhibits that allow visitors to be immersed in an interactive
learning experience. It utilizes state-of-the-art equipment using the latest in engineering,
computers and digital technology to make learning more fun and exciting!

For a nominal fee of Php330 per person you get to experience first hand their exhibits. Play
and learn is the concept. You can have fun at same time learn about your experiences.

Smart Media City:


Experience the best and latest in software and trends in digital information and computer graphics. This exhibit showcases hands-on computer terminals for guests to experience interactive learning and entertainment. Play inside the dynamic, virtual environments of
Gesturetek, where players can interact with and move around the 3D virtual environments.
Play basketball, volleyball, soccer, or play the drums...

Transportation Nation:

Take a fast track into the future. See the evolution of the modern transport vehicles and take a look into the future. This exhibit showcases gentle alternatives to fossil fuels that can make our cars run at maximum efficiency and which are also environmentally friendly...

Experience the sensation of flying "Top Gun" style as you manouver your own plane inside the cockpit...

Wheel Surf

Segway

"Sinag" - The first ever solar power vehicle, designed, built, and raced by Filipinos....

Grossology Exhibit:

Experience how the human body works through Grossology. See how burping happens ("Burp Man") and how the kidneys work ("Urine: the Game"), Grossology also offers games involving
educational Q-and-A’s about grossness and identifying different bodily odors by smelling
odors from a tube.

Virtual Reef:

Meet and greet the wonders of the sea. Headed by Mr.T, an interactive Titan Fish, guests can
interact with this virtual cartoon character and ask anything they want about the sea...

Say "Hello" to Mr. T. The talking Titan fish...

Spaceship Earth:

Spaceship Earth gives us a tour around the current condition of the planet. Featuring emotional scenes that demonstrate how seriously the environment needs our help, this exhibit calls to every human being. But it is not too late, we can still save the
environment if we do our little parts...

Spaceship Earth... All Aboard...

City Science:

Emphasises on up-to-date architectural wonders and the building of infrastructures, City Science also gives you the chance to create and design your own city. Or destroy it. Even simulate an earthquake as you step onto the earthquake simulator platform to demonstrate how tremors affect buildings.

Digistar Planetarium:

Equiped with its own planetarium, experience an outdoor environment with 3D generated
graphics and state of the art sound equipment...

Robot Inc.:

This exhibit features the evolution of these mechanical wonders, as seen by a showcase of
robots both on-screen and off-screen.

Hasta..La Vista.. Baby...

Robot wars anyone???

The amazing Astro Boy

Lego Midstorm Robotics Center:

Students from age eight and up are taught step by step to design, build, and program robots to do wathever they want...

Life Clock:

A two-level futuristic structure, it allows guests to know what’s happening inside the SM Science Discovery Center via four large graphic panels, where interesting facts and trivia also pop up from time to time. The second level features The Time Capsule-a computer console that lets guests send e-mail messages to the future. The console will allow you to take your picture, attach your message and send it to a specificied e-mail address at any point in time in the future.

Image port:

Souvenirs anyone??? Guests will have the opportunity have their pictures taken-and even pose by a green screen to tinker with digital backgrounds...