Do you want to have a slice of paradise of Davao City? Davao is known where largest and greatest eagle in the world can be found – the Philippine Monkey-eating Eagle, considered as the Philippine national bird. It is also the home of Crocodile Farm where you can find so much fun and excitement in watching saltwater crocodiles. On the other hand, the rarest, most beautiful, and most expensive orchid among thousands of species, Waling-Waling, can be found also in the city.

Queen of the Rainforest – On the slopes of Mount Apo, Waling-waling was discovered, an orchid of exceptional attributes with full, velvet petals tinged in royal colors of purple, red, and yellow.  So delicate is this stunning bloom that it can only thrive on flesh and balmy air. The Waling-waling (Vanda sanderiana) has since been successfully transplanted from its natural environment and cultivated in many of Davao’s flower farms. Retailing at several hundred dollars a plant, the Queen of the Rainforest has become an attractive business proposition.

Thrills at the bird show – Colorful species of birds headline this one of a kind bird show at Malagos Garden Resort. Eagles, hawks, parrots, crows, ostriches, and even ducks perform fascinating tricks to the amusement of guests while educating the importance of conserving the environment.

Meet Our Eagles – The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is considered one of the largest eagles in the world.  It has the countenance of regal majesty - snowy white plumes dappled with gray, a distinct crested head matched with a pair of sharp eyes and strong curved beak, a powerful eight- foot wingspan, and lethal preying claws. This majestic bird of prey has been saved from extinction and now a national symbol is sheltered at the Philippine Eagle Nature Center in Malagos.

The Philippine Eagle Nature Center is a sanctuary for this endangered species. The center is primarily a breeding facility for the eagles but it is also a temporary habitat of different animals endemic in the region. Many species of indigenous flora, including the waling waling orchid, flourish in the park’s flawless natural beauty and rugged environment.

Crocodile encounters – Davao Crocodile park is home to the largest crocodile in the country aptly named Pangil (“jaw”). Aside from 19-foot reptile, other mindorensis and porosos crocodile species, wild cats, pythons, turtles, lizards, monkeys, and varieties of exotic birds and butterflies can also be found inside the mini-zoo.

How to Get There

By air: Davao City has direct flights to major cities in the Philippines and some Asian cities. The Francisco Bangoy International Airport serves the general area of the city and its surrounding areas.

By sea: Davao is connected to Manila by a series of roll-on roll-off or inter-island ferry connection.

Getting around: The common modes of public transportation in Davao are multicabs, jeepneys, tricycles, buses, and taxis. Multicabs and jeepneys ply 82 designated passenger vehicle routes around the clock. Tricycles ply the routes that are outside the main streets of the city. Taxis have several routes in and outside Davao City. In mountainous areas, the habal-habalpassenger motorcycle is the main mode of transportation.

Accommodation
• Marco Polo Davao Hotel- CM Recto Street, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines 8000
• The Royal Mandaya Hotel- J. Palma Gil Street, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines 8000
• Apo View Hotel- 150 J Camus Street, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines 8000
• The Metropolis Suites Davao - Cabaguio Avenue, Corner Macopa Street, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines 8000
• Hotel Vicente - Florentino Torres Street, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines 8999
• Pinnacle Hotel and Suites - Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines
• Casa Leticia Boutique Hote - Jose Camus Street, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines 8000
• The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases - Porras Street, Bo. Obrero, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines 8000
• Grand Men Seng Hote - Magallanes-Anda Streets, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines 8000
• Anisabel Suites - 888 FS Dizon Road, Bacaca, Davao City Center, Davao, Philippines