Zoobic-Ocean Adventure
Spent two days at Subic, Zambales to visit the much talked about Zoobic Safari and at the same time checked out Ocean Adventure. My expectations for Zoobic was high considering that I just visited Avilon Zoo in Montalban, Rizal. 
Zoobic Safari is a 25 hectare land which is part of Subic Freeport Zone’s jungle forest attraction. Zoobic safari has several completed attractions and additional under construction attractions that were recently opened to attract more visitors. Among these attractions is the Zoobic Park, a petting area where several animals are located. However, due to the recent typhoon Milenio, the park was badly damaged. A number of big trees were uprooted and several animals escaped from captivity and are nowhere to be found within the Zoobic vicinity.
The park is a good 20-30 minutes walk with an assigned tour guide explaining the different species that still can be found inside the park. Most of the animals left inside the zoo after the typhoon were the same animals that I saw in Avilon Zoo.
Aside from the park there was also the Serpentarium (snakes and reptiles), Savannah (freely roaming ostriches and pot bellied pigs), Croco-Loco (100 plus crocodiles from Palawan) Close encounters with Cowhead-milk-fed tigers in captivity and the Animal Bone museum.
Of course, a visit to Zoobic would not be complete without going to the Tiger Safari area where a number of tigers are freely roaming around. However, the tigers did not pay attention to our arrival since I did not bring them some dressed chicken for snack. The closest I could get from the tigers was a few feet away. I took some pictures, the tigers stared at me blankly then continued resting. Good enough for me, since I don’t want to spare a few hundred bucks for some over-priced chicken just for the thrill of getting an inch-away encounter with those snob tigers.
So, that not-so-exciting Tiger Safari visit ends my trip to Zoobic. If not for the real-jungle-feel setting of Zoobic, I would prefer Avilon Zoo for Zoobic. But then, the jungle-like-forest athmosphere of Zoobic adds excitement to the trip. If you don’t mind sparing a few hundreds worth of gasoline, then go visit Zoobic. Otherwise, you can visit Avilon Zoo to save a few hundreds worth of expenses.
But to maximize your travel time and gas money, you might as well visit Ocean Adventure which is 15 minutes away from Zoobic. While in Ocean Adventure make sure to watch the sea lion, dolphin and false killer whale show. These creatures are more intelligent than the ones featured in Hong Kong (a friend confirmed this fact). Want proof? Watch Thalia, the intelligent sea lion!
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[...] 13 Dec 2006 Two Day Blogging Break and an Arrogant Traffic Policeman Posted by rnoldz under Road Trip Just came back from a two-day R and R at Subic Bay Freeportin Olongapo City to check out Zoobic Safari and Ocean Adventure. We booked at Zoobic Safari Lodge (aka Crown Peak) for an overnight stay. It was a good break despite the bad weather due to typhoon Reming.Ocean Adventure’s Sea Lion and Dolphin Show was entertaining while the Zoobic Safari was not that great. The area was badly damaged by typhoon Milenio leaving with several uprooted trees and some animals escaping from their captivity. The tigers did not pay much attention to our visit since we opted not to bring dressed chicken for their snack (that costs P250!). Even the 100+ crocodiles in Zoobic’s Croco Loco snubbed us and just went on with their afternoon siesta. Sorry crocs, I couldn’t bear to see you slaughter those chickens even if they are already dressed. [...]
bonjing » December 16th, 2006 at 3:49 am
This animals are living in very poor conditions and I pity them. They shouldn’t be housed in these small and solitary environments. These zoos should never be patronized and the animals should be returned to their natural habitats. It’s too bad that a number of oppotunistic individuals are exploiting these animals for their own financial gain.
Very sad.
hydrocodone » March 19th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
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ghie » May 1st, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Hi my family is planning to go to Subic this month and we’re only going to commute, is there a taxi or public transport avail. from Zoobic Safari to Ocean Adventure? Then from Ocean Adv. to the main gate of Subic Freeport? And is it possible to see these 2 places in only a day and then go back to Manila in the afternoon?
algie » August 21st, 2007 at 12:44 pm
Yes, There are taxis and bus there that can help you to get to anywhere you want. I am living in Olongapo City, its a nice place, if you go there you I am very sure you will love to go back there.
dethrie » September 16th, 2007 at 12:50 am
Hi Algie can you please give us the details on how to go to ocean adventure thru commute
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Bolinao Museum Germinal (Pob.) w/in the town proper
Cape Bolinao Lighthouse Patar 19 kms.
UPMSI (Marine Laborarotory) Luciente 2.5 kms
Pacific Farms Inc. Zaragoza 16.5 kms.
Bolinao Falls Samang Norte 15.5 kms
Balingasay River Balingasay 5.5 kms.
Patar Beach Patar 19.0 kms
St. Claire Monastery Luna 6.5 kms
Bolinao Parish Church Germinal w/in the town proper
Cindy’s Cave Patar 17 kms.
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El Piscador Village Inn Germinal (075) 554 25 59
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Stefania Beach Resort Luciente (075) 554 20 03
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Verling Beach Resort Estanza
Ramos Villareal Beach Resort Estanza
Chiling And Balmer Beach Resort Estanza
Villa Soledad Beach Resort Estanza (075) 734 52 93
Coco Beach Resort Estanza
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Patar White Beach Resort Patar
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Five Star Bus 12 Bolinao-Pasay City vice versa
Dagupan Bus 6 Bolinao-Quezon City vice versa
Victory Liner 5 Bolinao-Quezon City vice versa
Philippine Rabbit 2 Bolinao-Manila
Bolinao Transit Express 5 Bolinao-Dagupan vice versa
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erica » May 17th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
question, is ocean park and zoobic open on holidays? like christmas/new years?
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