Avilon Zoo Monkey
The Avilon Montalban Zoological Park is a 7½-hectare zoological and botanical park located in Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal. Owned and operated by Mr. Joaquin Gaw, it started in 1992 as an offshoot of his habit as an exotic animal collector. He decided to show to the public his collection and established the Avilon Zoo. The park, in the 10 years of evolution, became what it is today. Avilon MZP has a collection of nearly 3,000 animals comprising 500 species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and even plants, with particular emphasis on Philippine endemic species, a fact that Avilon MZP is proud of.
The park has threefold agenda: conservation, education, and entertainment. Avilon is derived from the Latin words "Aves" meaning birds, and "Lon" meaning earth. In short, Avilon means "Land of Birds".
Accommodation
- Loreland Farm Resort
Location: Sitio Loreland, Barangay San Roque, Antipolo City, Antipolo / Rizal, Manila, Philippines
- Seven Suites Hotel Observatory
Location: Hollywood Hills Sumulong Highway, Antipolo / Rizal, Manila, Philippines
- Thunderbird Resorts - Rizal
Location: Eastridge Avenue, Binangonan, Antipolo / Rizal, Manila, Philippines
- Villa Jhoana Resort
Location: Ibanez St., Angono, Rizal, Antipolo / Rizal, Manila, Philippines
How to get there
- The province of Rizal is 110 kilometers south of Manila. It is accessible by land transportation from Metro Manila and the neighboring provinces of Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon.
- Buses, various public utility vehicles, and the metro rail system with stations at Crossing/EDSA in Mandaluyong City, Robinson’s Galleria in Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City and Farmer’s Market in Cubao, Quezon City ply the routes to Antipolo, Taytay, Cainta, Binangonan, Angono, Tanay, and other towns in Rizal.
In touring around the town or from one city to another city, jeepneys and tricycles are available as a mode of transportation.