Baluarte Zoo

Baluarte Zoo is a free-admission zoological park in Barangay Salindeg, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Established and owned by Luis 'Chavit' Singson, it began as a private animal collection and opened to the public as a tourist attraction. The zoo houses tigers, lions, ostriches, camels, deer and other exotic and native animals across open enclosures, and includes a Safari Gallery, butterfly garden and horseback riding area within a landscaped hillside setting.

Visitors can expect an open-air zoo spread across a hilly, landscaped property with fenced enclosures and cages housing big cats, primates, birds, reptiles and grazing animals. Areas to explore include the main animal viewing zones, a Safari Gallery displaying wildlife memorabilia, a butterfly garden, and designated horseback riding and carriage areas. The setting is family-oriented with paved walkways, viewing decks, picnic areas and souvenir and food stalls.

Established by former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis 'Chavit' Singson as a private menagerie that was later expanded and opened to the public as Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo to promote tourism in Vigan. The collection grew to include rescued, donated and bred animals and a Safari Gallery was added to display wildlife memorabilia.

Serves as a major family-oriented recreational and educational attraction complementing Vigan's UNESCO World Heritage historic center, providing wildlife education and leisure activities for local residents and domestic tourists.