Crocolandia

Crocolandia is another must-visit destination in the province of Cebu. The mini-zoo/park, which is the first of its kind in the region, is located in Biasong, Talisay City.

It was founded in 2001, by The Crocolandia Foundation Inc., which is a non-profit, non-stock private organization focused on nature and wildlife conservation.

The park provides a habitat for endangered and endemic animals. It is now home to varieties of mammals, birds and reptiles. A huge majority of its animal population is made up of different species of crocodiles, which obviously accounts for its name. In fact, the park’s most famous resident is a six-meter long saltwater crocodile named after our very own hero, Lapu-Lapu.

Crocolandia, in its mission to educate, also features a museum and a library. For further amusement, the park also has several gardens and fishponds, a souvenir shop, and a playground. You can also dine at the Crocolandia Grill whenever you feel the need to replenish lost calories from touring the place.

So plan a day out with the kids and let them have fun while learning more about nature, wildlife, and biodiversity. Don’t worry; the Crocolandia experience is easy on the pocket with a reasonable entrance fee of P80 for adults and P40 for children 11 years old and below.

For inquiries and reservations, you may contact Crocolandia at 273-1842.

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Cebu’s Celestial Garden

The Celestial Garden is one of two prominent gardens in Cebu City. It is actually a cemetery and memorial park that is owned and managed by the Tanchan Foundation, Inc.

The park and garden is set on 12 hectares of rolling hills surrounded by various plants and trees. The entrance to the park is highlighted by two imposing arches with the statues of two saints on top of the left and right side of the arches.

The place has become popular with locals and tourists for its panoramic view of Cebu City and for the life statues depicting the passion and death of Jesus Christ.

The Celestial Garden is most visited by thousands during Holy Week, which usually occurs either late March or early April. Many of them are Roman Catholics who go to the park to commemorate Holy Week by praying at every station of the 12 Stations of the Cross. The Catholic tradition of praying and meditating in every station of the cross is called the Way of the Cross.

The Celestial Garden is located in Banawa Hills in Cebu City and is accessible by public transportation like jeepney, taxicab, and other public transport. The park is about 30 to 40 minutes from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Mactan Island.

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