About Albay Park and Wildlife
Albay Park and Wildlife is a public recreation park and small zoo located in Barangay Bogtong, Legazpi City, Albay, at the foothills of Mayon Volcano. Established and managed by the City Government of Legazpi, the 32-hectare park combines a wildlife rescue center, picnic grounds, playgrounds and forested areas. It is notable for its affordable family-oriented setting, captive animals, and scenic views of Mayon Volcano.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a spacious, forested park with paved walkways, open picnic sheds and cottages, a children's playground, and a small zoo area with caged animals and birds. The setting is green and shaded with views of Mayon Volcano on clear days. Areas to explore include animal enclosures, landscaped gardens, jogging paths and open lawns suitable for picnics and family gatherings in a relaxed, local park environment.
Key highlights
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Scenic views of Mayon Volcano from the park grounds
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Small zoo with rescued animals and birds
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Shaded picnic sheds and cottages for family gatherings
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Children's playground and open lawns
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Forested trails and jogging paths
History of Albay Park and Wildlife
Developed by the City Government of Legazpi as a combined public park and wildlife rescue center to provide recreation and promote wildlife conservation in Albay. It has served as Legazpi City's main public park and zoo since the 1990s and is maintained as a city-managed eco-tourism and family recreation site.
Route
| By air | Via Bicol International Airport, then 15-20 minutes by road to the park. |
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| By road | Accessible via Bogtong Road, about 4-5 km from Legazpi City center. Reachable by private vehicle, tricycle or jeepney from downtown Legazpi. |