Four Things Why I Won't Forget My Davao Crocodile Park Visit

Davao Crocodile Park is one of the famous tourist attractions in Davao City which exhibits variety of animals including crocodiles, snakes, tiger, birds, iguana and monkeys. The park is located away from downtown but still very accessible to public. 

Four Things Why I Won't Forget My Davao Crocodile Park Visit

Too much for the introduction. Now, here are the thing why I just can't forget my Davao City Crocodile Park visit.

4. The Python Touch

I said I won't, but I did. We visited some parks before that offers photo taking with snakes which I did not try because I find it unsafe taking photos with them in a cage! Duh! Anyway, I asked the in-charge, and the conversation went like this:

Me: Kuya, did you take away the snake's fang to make sure he can't bite me?
In-charge: No, we can't. If we do he'll die.
Me: So how safe is it to take a photo with the snake around me? how sure are you he won't bite me?
In-charge: Well, so far he didn't harm our guests. So..
Me: (waiting for additional response)
In-charge: (smiled)
Me: (Laughing out loud in my mind!)
-conversation end-

Price: 40 pesos per developed copy
The in-charge is friendly, in fact, we asked him to take photos using our camera.

3. The Bubbly Orangutan

This ape is hanging around in his cage and in this photo he decided to pose up-side-down. I was amazed with his size that  is three times my size and is taller than me of course. This one has really long arms and reddish-brown hair all over his body. I just found it funny remembering that some Human Evolution Theories claim that we came from great apes. Do we? Do you? LOL.

2. The Dragons Den

It is an area partly separated from the others with its own entrance and own pond. It is where you can actually see closely the turtles and dragon living together. I was very amazed that I can be with them and take their photos less than a foot away.

The Little Dragon. He stays near the pond, but never in the pond. 

This turtle is in his meditation mode. I took his photo less than a foot away.
 I can kiss him if I want! LOL.

This is a BIG one.
It's not obvious in this photo but I think he is two to three feet long.

This is a BIG one too! He looked like a rock.
In fact, he is near the entrance gate but we did not notice him when we came in. 

1. The Taste of the Crocky

Yes, you can! Right at the entrance you will see a mini-lechon house. It is very appealing especially to food enthusiasts. I did not taste it though, yet somehow, I can't forget it.

Price: 100 pesos/ 100 grams

Crocodile Lechon. I don't know what to react.

Call their office first to inquire about their lechon schedule.

How To Get There

There are many jeepneys and taxi in Davao City so transportation is pretty easy. Since we are in a tight budget, we decided not to take taxi (it will cost us 150-300 pesos depending from traffic situation) from San Pedro downtown. Instead, we took jeepney from corner San Pedro St.- Claveria St. where the San Pedro Cathedral is located. We took Buhangin jeep (we can also take Indangan, Catitipan, and other jeepneys with the signboard "Buhangin") and drop off at Buhangin Milan right before the Buhangin overpass. We drop off before the overpass since it is easier t. The jeepney charged us 10 pesos each.

The park is located at a diversion road where there's no jeepney route. From Buhangin Milan, we took a taxi that cost 85 pesos and finally get to our destination. It's fair enough than taking taxi from San Pedro downtown. 

Getting back to downtown is easier by just reversing the route. This time, take a taxi then take a jeepney. There are lots of taxi at the park though so no need to worry.

Entrance Fee

For the maintenance of the park, entrance is not free.
Price: 200 pesos (Adult) and 100 pesos (Kids of 2-12yrs old)
Inclusions: Crocodile Park, Tribu K'Mindanawan, and Butterly House

Slightly expensive but worth the try.

My Expenses

Good for two persons. It is cheaper if you go with some buddies.

There are lots of other amazing things there. But these four are what I considered unforgettable. I can't post all the pictures so go there and take yours :)

Some say it's a worthy place to go and some others say it is nothing but a waste of money. But now that I finally encountered it, I can say it is worth it.

**Did you have unforgettable sites there that I miss? Please share. **

Atulayan Island

boat trip

Atulayan Island, Sagñay, Camarines Sur, Philippines 

(August 18-19, 2012)

The island, as seen from afar, resembles the shape of a snail thus it's  name was derived from the Bicol word 'atol' which means snail.

*I thought the island was dominated with snails but gladly I am wrong!

Horay!

Saturday is Halfday!

Sunday is Restday!

Monday is Holiday! (Eidul-Fitr)

Teusday is extended Holiday! (Ninoy Aquino Day)

Well.. well. well.. Galing talaga ni Lord! I always expect that August is time for lakwatsa todamax! Pero hindi ako ang pakana ng outing na to.. this is organized by our project engineer Ryan. In short, joiner ako. Period.

I was a bit afraid in this trip knowing that we will be riding a boat off to destination. What's with the boat? Nothing.. it's just that I don't know how to swim! Simple as that. Gosh... tingnan nyo nman ang tubig o! Kung makahampas.. wagas! Glad that life jackets were provided for the girls 'cauz majoriy of the boys are like serino, mga adik sa tubig.

Well we arrived at the beach past 5:30 in the afternoon after spending long 30-minute trip in the boat. It was an amazing sight though but I wasn't able to take a pic of the view since my hands are too busy holding the boat's bamboo pole. *baka kc sa sobrang amaze ko makalimutan kong nasa dagat ako at mahulog. di ko kaya teh!

We can't see the horizon since this side of the island is surrounded by another islands. Yet, at night, the glitters of the light from the neighboring islands looks like sparkling stars in the land. It was pleasing.

Anyway, the island use generators to produce electricity. That means, people here are electricity thrift.. in a good way. Only a single bulb gave light to our three cottages and it was amazingly enough for us. Those cottages are typical rural type of cottages made of bamboo, wood, coconut leaves as roof (tama ba?dahon ng niyog) and incorporated with a deck designed for overnight stays. It did comfort us for the whole night cool breeze. 

The beach.

I really really love the sand. Sarap magpa-gulong gulong!

White Sand (dark lang pagpicture! Sorry)

Left Side of the Beach

Right Side of the Beach

You have to pass through this rocks if you want to visit the village next to this beach. We went there to buy fresh fishes and I was amaze that there where many villagers live there! 

Overall, the experience was great! The sea is so lovely that I'de love to go back. But next time, I must apply sunscreen! *todo sunburn ako teh, kahit kasi noontime ligo todamax parin. Nakakaakit kasi ang dagat jan! Visit nyo din! :)

O heto na winner smile pic..

Ngiting Wagas Winner!

Isn't they're cute?!?

 I choose this pic as the Ngiting Wagas Winner. Why? kasi cute sila. Never mind the faces.. it's the smile :) Agree?