The Magic Of Subic

The kids are excited. This time, we’re off to Subic. It’s a long drive from Cavite to Subic, around 4-5hrs. When going to Subic, take the SCTEX road to save time because the express way will lead you straight to the freeport zone. We hired a van together with a driver going there. Van+driver rate I got was P3,000/day excluding petroleum, toll fees, food, and lodging for the driver. Based from my canvassing from the internet, 3k is a good deal. Thanks to our very accommodating driver, Mr. Jodel. If you want to avail of his services, you can contact him through his mobile - +639328585340. I’m sure he’ll cut you a good deal. We decided to visit Ocean Adventure first because the shows there are scheduled. We arrived there at 9AM just in time for the opening.

Rates are as follows:

Ocean Adventure caters shows like Wildlife Survival, Balancing Act with the African Acrobats, but the highlights are the Sea Lion & Dolphin Shows. It also have several aquariums and marine exhibits as you go along the marine park.

In Ocean Discovery Aquarium

In Ocean Discovery Aquarium

Wildlife Survival Show

Balancing Act with the African Acrobats

Dolphin and Whale Show

Interacting with the Dolphins

Clear Waters Along the Beach

A Dolphin Swimming Close to the Shore

To complete the day tour and shows, it will take you more or less 5 hours. So, it will really be better if you are there during the opening so you still have time to go to other places in the afternoon. The kids had a lot of fun and the tour was very educational for them.
Ocean Adventure is located at: Camayan Wharf, West Ilanin Forest Area, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City, Zambales.

Next stop, we head to Zoobic Safari!

Rates are as follows:

It is a zoological and botanical sanctuary with attractions such as: Zoobic Park, Rodent World, Serpentarium, Forbidden Cave, Close Encounter Savannah, Aeta’s Trail, Croco Loco, and Tiger Safari Ride. The highlights of this tour is the Tiger Safari Ride were in you get to feed tiger while you’re inside a caged jeep and the Croco Loco where in you also get to feed crocodiles using a baited string/straw tied to a stick.

Lion and Tiger Cub

Kyu petting with the animals

Tiger Safari:

Careful... Tiger might chew your finger off...

Croco Loco:

Get to feed the Crocs

If you wish to feed the tiger, they will ask you additional P200 charge for the chicken. Additional charge also applies when you feed the crocs, P50 per stick.
You can also take a picture with the Tiger:

The tour will take you around 2-3 hours. Just make sure you bring water and an extra shirt because you will do a lot of walking and trekking during the safari.
Zoobic Safari is located at: SBFZ Group 1, Ilanan Forest, Subic Freeport Zone, Olongapo City, Zambales

Some reminders when you plan to visit Subic:
1. Inside Subic Bay Freeport Zone, they exercise strict traffic rules. Make sure you abide the rules otherwise traffic officers apply penalties. Also, in all intersections, you are required to a FULL STOP even there are no other vehicles intersecting.
2. Be aware of wildlife crossing the roads. Several monkeys are seen crossing the road on the way to the Ilanan forest area.

3. Make sure you have gas/petroleum if you are using a private vehicle. Destinations may be several kilometers away from each other.



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