Avilon Zoo

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The Avilon Montalban Zoo is the largest in the Philippines. It was open to the public in 2003, offering visitors a chance to learn about wildlife, ecology, and animal and environmental protection. It has one of the most diverse collections of specimens in Southeast Asia, featuring exhibits of more than 3,000 exotic and endemic animals represented by more than 600 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, fishes and invertebrates, and close to 400 species of plants.


Admission: Php300.00 or $6 per person.

Access: There are 3 routes. One is via Marikina-from "Bayan"- go to JP Rizal Ave, straight to San Mateo, the next town is Montalban. Another is via Commonwealth going to Fairview - right turn to SandiganBayan, then along the Batasan Pambansa gate, right turn to a road leading down to San Mateo. The third route is from Commonwealth Litex - pass Payatas, and after about 15-20 minutes travel time, you make a right turn to Montalban Highway. Down the road, pass the bridge and the Montalban public market and at end of the highway, you will see Mercury Drug and take a left turn. Soon you will see the town church and the town hall. Road will turn right, watch out for the TOTAL Gas Station.




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