Manila Zoo reopens to the public

Renzo Fuentes

November 23, 2022

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  On November 21, Monday – The Manila Zoo finally reopened its gates to visitors after its renovation and restoration just in time for the Christmas holidays with family.

  The new Manila Zoo was initially launched in December 2021. Though supposedly, the reopening itself was scheduled for November 15, the Manila local government unit rescheduled to November 21 to allow room for finishing touches. More so, during the COVID-19 pandemic – the 63-year-old zoo also served as a vaccine location.

  

  Photo: ABS-CBN News

  Recent attractions and improvements

  A new playground

  

  

  Photos: Kat Domingo (@_katrinadomingo) / Twitter

  Animal Museum

  Since the zoo’s opening in 1959, the renovation added glass enclosures for the animals, raised viewing platforms, and walkways for visitors.

  Botanical Garden

  

  Photo: Manila Public Information Office (PIO)

  

  Photo: ABS-CBN News

  Butterfly Garden

  The New Manila Zoo’s butterfly garden is home to various butterfly species. At the entrance to the garden, there is a museum with preserved dead insects on display.

  

  Photo: ABS-CBN News

  

  Photo: Kat Domingo (@_katrinadomingo) / Twitter

  Sewage Treatment Plant

  The zoo was called out in 2019 for having no sewage treatment plant.  As a solution, the new Manila Zoo put up its first one.

  

  Photo: ABS-CBN News

  The Redesign

  The new design was influenced by Kevin Siy’s undergraduate thesis, an architect who graduated from the University of Santo Tomas.

  

  

  Photos: Manila Public Information Office (PIO)

   

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  Resident animals

  More than 800 animals, reptiles, and birds are housed in the 14-acre Manila Zoo, some of them are:

  Elephant (Mali, a resident since 1977)

  White Siberian Tiger (Kois, a play of the former Mayor’s nickname)

  African Lion

  White Bengal Tiger

  Lesser White Egret

  Indian Blue Peafowl

  Multi-Colored Stored Stork

  Doubled Wattled Cassowary

  Crocodile

  Ostrich

  Turtle

  Philippine Deer

  Other Details

  Adult and child – Php 150 for Manila residents; Php 300 for non-Manila residents

  Students – Php 100 for Manila residents and Php 200 for non-Manila residents

  Senior Citizens and PWD – 20% discount on said fees above

  Children 2 years old and below – Free

  Per the Manila LGU, the zoo will operate from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with a cut-off for guests’ entry every 6 p.m.

  Book that visit NOW!

  Tickets and registration are available online through the Manila Zoo’s official website.

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