Philippine Eagle Center — Attraction in Davao City

As a local tourist from Quezon City Metro Manila wandering in the City of Davao, I asked several residents, trike drivers, jeepney drivers, and cab drivers how to get to The Philippine Eagle Center. A cab driver offered his services to me for 3.5k from 8 am to 5 pm. He said we will also visit a few other places like tunnels, gardens, etc. But I'm not interested in other places except for the PEC so I declined the offer. Then a resident near our hotel gave me a wonderful tip on how to get there on a budget and with a little comfort compared to taking a jeepney ride. I took a van ride from Bankerohan Public Market to Calinan Public Market and it only costs 50 pesos. From Calinan Public Market you can take a trike to PEC for 30 pesos. Entrance to the PEC is 150 pesos and they give discounts to children, students, seniors, and pwds. Operating hours starts at 8 am-4:30 pm. Since the place is densed like a forest, I strongly suggest that you apply insect repellant. And if possible, use a clear goggles or eyeglasses cause there are tiny fly like insects that will swarm on your face and attack your eyes. Bring a hand towel too to drive them away. Aside from the Birds, there are also a few animals like crocodile, Burmese python, monitor lizard, and Philippine deer. There are little stores outside the center where you can get bottled water and juices and foods if ever you need to load up your tummy, and likewise some souvenir shops inside the center. So there you go, enjoy and don't forget to bring the necessities that I've...

Been there yesterday and extremely disappointed, well, furious might be a better word for my feelings. They keep some of their Philippine Eagles, the national bird they are so proud of, in really small cages, others in slightly bigger cages and two couples in volieres that are of average ‚zoo size’. It is appalling to see that these birds hatched since 1992 here in captivity and were never able to go for a proper flight. They spent 25 or even more than 30 years here under such conditions. Is this how you treat you national bird in the Philippines??

They give their birds individual names in this Zoo and mention companies like Boeing, Shell, Bank of the Philippines who take up sponsorship for the one or the other bird. Can’t such big companies do better than that? How poor is this? As a company I would be embarrassed to find my name in context with what anyone with a minimum understanding on biology would call animal cruelty. Let’s face it: any Zoo in the European West had been closed long time ago for such conditions.

They say the use the birds for genetic diversity, sperms, breeding etc. Right! If you mean it, first contact your ‚ proud sponsors‘, improve the living conditions for your birds and set up a decent program to release newly hatched birds into the wild. Northing else counts.

And get rid of your deer, crocodile, snake and the monkeys. Right now you are both, a bad Zoo and a poor Eagle Center. You better do your educational homework, do the right thing and become a good...

A Memorable Visit to the Philippine Eagle Center, Davao

Our family had a wonderful time exploring the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao. It was a unique and meaningful experience—especially for the kids, who were excited to see animals they’d only seen in books or on TV.

The highlight of our visit was seeing the Philippine Eagle up close—majestic, powerful, and truly one of a kind. The star of the center, Viggo, was a special moment for us. He’s not only an ambassador for conservation but also featured on the front of our P1,000 bill, which made the encounter even more memorable for the kids.

Beyond the eagles, there were plenty of other animals to see—monkeys, crocodiles, and several species of birds including owls and hawks. Each enclosure had informative signs that helped us learn about the animals and their conservation status. The center does a good job of keeping the place shaded and natural, so walking around was comfortable even during midday.

The kids especially enjoyed the lush, green surroundings and had fun spotting the animals inside their forest-like enclosures. One of our favorite photo spots was the little archway covered in vines and foliage—perfect for a family picture.

We left feeling more connected to Philippine wildlife and more appreciative of efforts to protect endangered species like our national bird. If you ever find yourself in Davao, this is a must-visit for families, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to teach kids about the importance of...