Avilon Zoo

Avilon Zoo is the largest zoological institution in the Philippines, located in Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, about 30 kilometers northeast of Manila. Established in 2003, it houses over 3,000 specimens of exotic wildlife and native Philippine fauna across 7.5 hectares. Notable for its diverse collection of mammals, birds, reptiles, and invertebrates, the zoo emphasizes conservation, education, and interactive animal encounters for visitors.

Visitors can expect a 7.5-hectare outdoor zoological park with paved walkways connecting enclosures for mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. The setting includes landscaped gardens, aviaries, reptile houses, and open enclosures. Visitors can explore at their own pace or join guided tours, observe scheduled animal feeding and shows, participate in supervised animal encounters, and take photos in designated areas. Facilities are spread across a gently sloping terrain with shaded rest areas.

Founded in 2003 by the Gaw family in Rodriguez, Rizal, Avilon Zoo began as a private collection and expanded into the largest zoological institution in the Philippines. It was developed as a 7.5-hectare facility housing over 3,000 specimens with a focus on ex-situ conservation, captive breeding, and public education on wildlife.

Functions as a major conservation and education center in Rizal, promoting awareness of Philippine biodiversity and wildlife protection through school programs, guided tours, and breeding efforts for native and exotic species