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Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Ark of Avilon
37 Jesus said to his disciplines: "As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 In those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, merry making and giving in marriage, up to the day that Noah entered the ark. 39 They did not know until the flood came and carried them all away.
So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Two men will be out in the field; one will be taken, and one will be left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken, and one will be left. 42 Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. 43 Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. 44 So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come." (Matthew 24: 37-44)
This was the Sunday Gospel last Dec. 2 when Ark of Avilon soft opened to the public. Seeing it for the first time gives you a visual feel of Noah's Ark. As we enter the huge facade, you'll start to see the animals interacting with people similar with the setup of Kinder Zoo in Manila (beside the Manila Zoo). The days of Avilon Zoo's Ark of Avilon has arrived (located beside Fun Ranch in Tiendesitas).
Our favorite was Jenny Orangutan. She was playfully innocent and wants to interact with people.
On one side of the ark, you can see one pair of puma, lion, jaguar, and tiger.
The Albino Python was a little bit scary for Aidan.
You can have a close encounter with the white breasted Sea Eagle.
Anyone care for a donkey ride around the Ark?
Brahminykite (commonly known as Lawin) and Philippine Eagle Owl
Rufos Eagle, White Breasted Sea Eagle and Baby White Horse with Baby Aidan...
Alligators under the bridge...
On the other side of the ark, you can see the Silvery Gibbon Monkeys, Sunbear, Booted Macaque, Gullem and Orangutan.
As you go up the second floor, you'll see more birds and the soon to be famous butterfly cafe
Turtoise similar to the ones we saw in Kinder Zoo.
Coffee is served by Cafe Amadeo in the butterfly cafe. They said that butterflies only has a 7-10 day life so they constantly change the butterflies on a weekly basis.
At first, Aidan was scared but some of the little girls showed Aidan that these creatures were harmless.
Aidan kept on raving about these live interactions with the butterflies as we went home...
ENTRANCE FEE: 250/ head
By the way, thanks to Jojo Gloria for the tip!
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wow! great fotos! it must have been a great experience for aidan! mukang enjoy na enjoy sha a!
Posted by: gita | Dec 12, 2007 8:51:10 AM
hi! where is this located? thanks!
Posted by: ge-ann | Dec 12, 2007 11:17:31 AM
where's this located?
Posted by: gilbert | Dec 12, 2007 12:57:15 PM
What is it with the Arc in Ark?? For SEO? :D
Aidan is soooo cute with the dressed-up monkey!! The little Rache.
Posted by: ajay | Dec 12, 2007 3:36:49 PM
How come Anton does not answer to questions like
"Where is this?"
"Where can we find this?"
I just wonder why.....
Posted by: Tricia | Dec 12, 2007 5:15:10 PM
Oh. Nice pictures. My hobby is going zoo. Please tell me this ARK OF AVILON. Is this avilon zoo?
Posted by: Akira | Dec 12, 2007 7:33:05 PM
@ tricia - Anton answers naman. I think he will still edit this post to include more text and info. I've encountered some of his posts before, photos palang. When I check again later on, the post is edited with more info. Be patient. :)
If I'm not mistaken this is near Fun Ranch? A small branch of Avilon Zoo for those who don't want to go all the way to Rizal?
Aidan looks so happy!
Posted by: Yam | Dec 12, 2007 8:58:05 PM
is this inside avilon zoo?
Posted by: erin | Dec 13, 2007 3:22:08 AM
nasa frontera verde (sa may TENDESITAS, PASIG) tong avilon zoo, sa likod ng FUN RANCH. if u decide to check it out, go here na din sa office namin, sa NISSAN GALLERY ORTIGAS. hehehe
Posted by: rick | Dec 13, 2007 9:01:05 AM
how much is it please?
Posted by: kathy | Dec 13, 2007 9:46:46 AM
aidan looks so cute with the orangutan.
im torn between wanting to see this place and the belief that animals shouldn't be held in captivity. ;)
Posted by: bex | Dec 13, 2007 10:32:32 AM
I love animals and I am also against keeping them in zoos. I hope these animals get enough sunshine.
Posted by: Phil | Dec 13, 2007 11:05:51 AM
@Tricia - As a long time reader of OAP, I can say that Anton is very diligent in updating his site. He may not answer your questions directly, but he makes sure that all the info you need is posted as soon as possible.
He is not being paid to do this. But because he is a good fellow, he willingly shares his good "discoveries" to other people.
For other un-answered questions, you can always google it! =)
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Honey | Dec 13, 2007 2:28:16 PM
As a long time reader of OAP, I can say that Anton is very diligent in updating his site. He may not answer your questions directly, but he makes sure that all the info you need is posted as soon as possible.
He is not being paid to do this. But because he is a good fellow, he willingly shares his good "discoveries" to other people.
For other un-answered questions, you can always google it! =)
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Honey | Dec 13, 2007 2:29:36 PM
So this IS a branch of the "real thing" somewhere Rizal? Montalban, i think.
Posted by: Jojo | Dec 13, 2007 2:44:08 PM
Anton, I would like to personally thank you for updating us with one of the finest! My life wont be complete without reading your blogs.
I have already tried the pudding of La Cocina, eating at Kanin Club, being at Antonio's after we checked in at Tagaytay after Milenyo! I t's all because of the influence of Anton.
Though we cant go to all these places , we had experienced being with the family of Anton vicariously.
My friends usually ask me the latest because I update them with what I have read at your posts. My friend 's brother had already eaten at Kanin but hadnt convinced her.
Mind you, my friends way back from Medicine days came along from Quezon City, San Pedro and my sister who is super bz because of her very hectic schedule as an obstetrician gynecologist sonologist really had time because of what I told them.
Aidan is so lucky to be exposed to these places and to learn alot from you at an early age, from photography, to travelling, to eating! But a word of caution! I would like to remind you to watch out for you cholesterol and blood sugar. I know you dont need any reminder but this is a friendly advice. I know you have a balanced life and you are interested in sports.
Allow me to greet you and your family Happy Holidays!!! Thanks for being our mentor! I hope I can meet you someday in some of your activities! MORE POWER and God Bless you!
Posted by: Madeline | Dec 13, 2007 11:16:33 PM
....whoever thought of this idea of an stationary
ark port{inventories checking point}'must'be a super caring protectionistic individuals or group of people....the best kind you want to join walk if your lost anywhere.... those caring kind of survivalist in nature....
Posted by: gmmahoney | Dec 14, 2007 8:47:26 AM
I'm missing a lot of things talaga ;) Hay, hopefully I am able to visit this and other interesting places on our next vacation.
Posted by: nina | Dec 14, 2007 10:14:22 PM
If you read then you don't have to ask questions like "where is it?" and "how much?" ehehe!
"The days of Avilon Zoo's Ark of Avilon has arrived (located beside Fun Ranch in Tiendesitas)."
"ENTRANCE FEE: 250/ head"
Thanks Anton!
Posted by: jeicubs | Dec 19, 2007 5:13:47 AM
Great shots! Came across your blog through an egroup friend. Will bring my kids there too! Thanks! :)
Posted by: melisse | Dec 20, 2007 10:07:52 AM
Hi how r u ? i came to Manila 4 months ago , plz can u tell me how far is it from makati - CBD ?
Posted by: Yaser | Dec 24, 2007 4:35:54 AM
We went to the Ark yesterday. Entrance is P200, regardless of adult or child. There were no photo ops with the orangutan when we went. I did not notice any butterflies too at the cafe. But the kids had fun posing with the friendly chameleon, cockatoo, small snake (not the albino python), bunnies and donkey.
Posted by: fred | Dec 27, 2007 9:40:41 AM
Hi Anton! Love the pictures! Aidan looks so happy, nakakatuwang tingnan. I hope you and your family are enjoying the holidays. More power and blessings to you, your family, and OAP! Ü
Posted by: Issa | Jan 1, 2008 10:12:22 PM
WOW ANG GANDA NAMAN NG MGA PICTURES,PUPUNTA RIN KAMI DYAN ASTIGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: ERIC VON | Jan 2, 2008 4:36:44 PM
hi poh ask koh lng poh san po located ang ark avilon??? sn po complete add pati tel no.??? tnx poh..
Posted by: macshie | Jan 5, 2008 2:57:29 PM
