baluarte

P_Galupe

the place looks nice. its more of a petting zoo. its very hot there. so, wear thin clothes and bring extra for change! don't forget to bring deodorant!

Renzo07

The Baluarte was indeed excellent for educational purposes especially for those who can't afford zoo parks and those who love animals. What I don't know is if Baluarte is keeping their animals at good shape/health, those horses and deers I saw, it's like something is wrong, from the quality of fur and I saw their ribs from their skin. I know it's kinda hard to maintain it (bec. it's free and no funds) but if possible, maintain the animals for their good and the people's good. The rest, remained excellent.

brenskie

One thing that I like about Baluarte is that guest can come in for free.. There are only few species of animals but hey, it's for free so I can't complain. It has a huge ground where animals can wander around. There's even an animal show where the guest can watch. But I my interest was captured by those giant Dinosaurs.. hhahaha.. approve!

MrsKrystelK

We went there too early so we didn't gwt to see the show. But it was nothing much. A child would appreciate it though. I didn't because I didn't like snakes. But it was a good place for takung pictures with a not so life size dinosaurs.

PhieC

not much to see... but a few animals...i think the highlight would be those few animals which are uncommongood place for picnic or bringing the kids..esp the free ride on those little horses or is it a donkey...not so sure...

innahg

When we got there, horses and birds were everywhere and they weren't caged at all. There's honestly not too many animals but it's ok for a free zoo. They also have free shows to check out where they show different animals like lizards, snakes, bear cats, etc.

Mars_Hilario

We visited the Baluarte Zoo. Owned by Gov. Chavit Singson. It’s a perfect place for the family especially for animal lovers, and we really had fun.The place was really nice. Fitted for adventurous people like us.Ilocos Sur, Philippines!Best place to travel!

630ScottM

There is plenty to see and do and its all free (no entrance fee that is). The zoo is always expanding. Prices for gifts are very reasonable. The shows are informative and often humorous. Don't forget to get a picture of Tom, the friendly tiger.

angelic_me

Its just like a place for picnic and have the kids see the animals. A place to unwind after a long day. But, I salute Gov. Chavit for sharing it to the public without paying anything.

JulietaBalcon

This tourist attraction is perfect for family since they have alot of animals like birds, horses and other animals which is very tamed. We had a picture with one of the snakes as well. This is very educational to children. We went their since its part of our tour package which we booked with Smartway Travel and Tour Services Cebu. Their services is above and beyond excellent.

the_kim_peterson

This is maybe the only fun activity to do in Vigan. You can ride the miniature horse drawn carriages and see some animals.

Xervin

My friend has been here before, and he says the Baluarte has improved from before. Besides the free-roaming deer, caged geese, peafowls and caged Bengal tigers, check out the new safari gallery at the end. It has an impressive array of head mounts, stuffed animals, and carpets made from animal hides. It looks like the gallery isn't fully finished yet, so it would be great if they can provide more information on the animals on display, how they are preserved, and when were they stuffed.

with_oldies

There aren’t that many animals, but the few that are there are not that common that it would be enough to satisfy kids. The entrance is free, anyway. It is similar to an oval running track enclosing a grass field where the animals freely roam around. You can push a wheelchair on the track as the path is smooth enough. We arrived after lunch. Too bad there is hardly any shade that it got too hot for my oldies’ comfort and we had to leave shortly.

newbiewife

Some of the animals look not well-maintained. The rams were able to get out of their enclosed quarters and we saw them going through the garbage for food.No entrance fee was charged.

Bonny_Beauteous

It's a mini zoo owned by Chavit Singson. It is where he keeps his pet tigers before he opened the place for public viewing. Entrance is free but they collect a minimal fee if you'd like to see and take a photo together with some of the tigers. You can also ride the mini pony around the designated place inside the zoo. The animals are quite interesting (such as the alpaca) and foods are readily available if you'd like a refreshing drink. It is just one tricycle ride from Vigan so it is quite easy to find. My favorite is the butterfly garden where you'll get a close encounter with different butterfly species and learn more about them. They also have a scheduled animal show for the kids and kids at heart.