9003 GP Sitio Gulod San Isidro Rodriguez
Rizal 1860, Philippines

Avilon ("Land of the Birds") Zoo is the largest zoo in the Philippines, and one of the most modern. The zoo opened in 1995 and stretches across an area of seven hectares (18 acres). It houses more than 3,000 animals representing over 600 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, fishes, and invertebrates, and nearly 400 species of plants. The zoo has many departments, including herpetology, arachnology, and ichthyology. The zoo also provides guided tours and interactive educational sessions.

San Lorenzo South
Laguna, Santa Rosa, Philippines

The Enchanted Kingdom was inaugurated on July 28, 1995 and covers an area of 16 hectares (41 acres) divided into seven zones, namely Victoria Park, Portabello, Brooklyn Place, Spaceport, Jungle Outpost, Midway Boardwalk, and Boulderville. Each of these zones contain various attractions like the Grand Carousel, Flying Fiesta, Rio Grande Rapids, a 4-D Discovery Theater, Rialto (a simulated theater), Space Shuttle (the country's first rollercoaster), Jungle Log Jam, and Swan Lake. Midway Boardwalk is a replica of America's Coney Island and offers many different rides. Boulderville is a prehistoric fun zone.

Quirino Grandstand, 666 Behind
Ermita, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium located behind Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park. It is home to around 14,000 marine animals representing around 250 species, such as sea lions, jellyfish, penguins, stingrays, sharks, and turtles. A walk-through underwater tunnel offers spectacular up-close views. Visitors can pet rabbits, chickens, and guinea pigs at the Barnyard, see penguins on Trails to Antarctica, and hand feed colorful budgies inside the Birdhouse. World of Creepy Crawlies is home to lizards, insects, spiders, frogs, and worms. Other attractions include a huge toy collection, pedal car rides equipped with LED lights, birds of prey exhibit, ball pit, an augmented reality experience, and bird shows. Shops and restaurants sell souvenirs and refreshments.

Adriatico Street, Malate
1004 Metro Manila, Philippines

Manila Zoo encompasses 5.5 hectares (nearly 14 acres) and is home to about 500 animals. These represent more than 100 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds, in addition to 600 species of plants. The animal population includes endemic and rare species of animals, like the bearcat, long-tailed macaques, and crocodiles. The garden also includes several canteens, a beautiful lagoon with boating facilities, an amphitheater, playgrounds, and many souvenir shops.

Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Nayong Pilipino ("Philippine Village") is the Philippines’ only cultural theme park and covers an area of more than 19 hectares (47 acres). The park features a miniature version of Filipino cultural heritage and is divided into six regions, namely Ilocos, Cordillera Central, Tagalog, Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao. Each region contains a house or building representing its unique architectural style, a distinctive landscape, and examples of Filipino arts and crafts. The park also houses the Philippine Museum of Ethnology, Museum ng Buhay Filipina (museum of antiques), Museum of Philippine Dolls, Aguinaldo House,Torogan House, an aquarium, an aviary containing local species, and a garden of Philippine plants.

Elliptical Road
Quezon City, Manila, Philippines

This conservation organization does great work protecting wildlife and rehabilitating injured animals. The aviaries are particularly impressive, featuring a Philippine eagle and more Brahminy kites than Manila Zoo. Other unique residents here include a Palawan bearded pig and crab-eating macaques. A turtle pond, aquarium, crocodile island, and brown deer enclosure only add to the family appeal. Aside from the creatures, the center provides a children's playground, an excellent Chinese restaurant, and botanical gardens brimming with exotic flowers.

Behind the Quirino Grandstand Luneta
Manila, Philippines

Here at the Philippines' only open-water marine habitat visitors journey through an excellently designed mock-up of jungles, coral reefs, seas, and lakes within which swim thousands of different specimens of sea life. Stingrays, sharks, and jacks-the last of which put up a real fight when caught-constitute the definite highlights. You can swim with the creatures in the oceanarium or take a glass-bottomed boat ride across it. Ocean Park also houses major conservation and research projects. Here you'll also find an outdoor swimming pool, a good selection of restaurants, and a boutique mall. In the evenings, the 36.5-meter-tall (120-foot-tall) fountain performs a music and light show, a strange marvel that should not be missed.

Saint Paul Mountain Range
Palawan Island, Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, also known as St. Paul's Subterranean River National Park, is a famous national park. The park's primary and most spectacular feature is the limestone mountain landscape with an underground river, the second longest in the world. The river flows through a cave and drains directly into the South China Sea, and the lower part has tidal influences. As it flows through the cave, the river forms stalactites, stalagmites, and many huge chambers. The park is also the site of important forests and a biodiversity conservation project.

Roxas Boulevard, Ermita
1000 Metro Manila, Philippines

Encompassing 58 hectares (143 acres) in the heart of Manila, Rizal Park (or Luneta Park) was established as a tribute to the Filipino national hero, Jose Rizal. The park houses gardens, the Rizal Monument, Rizal's execution site, a pool and fountains, a big relief map displaying the entire Philippine archipelago, a stadium, an observatory, a theater, a gallery, an open-air concert building, and restaurants. The bronze and gravel Rizal monument lies at the center of the park, along with a mausoleum that houses Rizal's remains. At the northern end is the 3D diorama of Rizal's execution, called Lights and Sounds of Rizal. Other attractions include the National Library of the Philippines, the Orchidarium, and Butterfly Pavilion.

Southwoods Avenue, Biñan
4024 Laguna, Philippines

One of the Philippines’ largest waterparks, Splash Island is a great place for families to spend a summer day. Agos Grandes is the park’s popular wave pool. In addition, there is a playground with water obstacles, lazy river, and a variety of waterslides for all ages. A food court serves refreshments, and a shop sells souvenirs. Locker rentals are available, and a shuttle service provides transportation to a number of nearby locations. 

Sulu Sea, Palawan, Philippines

Tubbataha (literally "a long reef exposed at low tide") Reef, conserved as the Tubbataha National Marine Park, is one of the richest ecosystems in the area. The reef is comprised of two coral atolls, namely South and North reefs. Two islets jut out from the atolls, separated by an eight-kilometer-wide (five miles) channel. The reef stretches across an area of 96,720 hectares (239,000 acres) and is home to 396 coral species and nearly 500 fish species representing 46 families, many of which are already endangered. The park is very popular with divers because of the deep coral walls. Tubbataha also houses a bird sanctuary.