Residence Inn Tagaytay + Giveaway!

Have you ever been to a zoo that let's you get THIS close to their animals?

 
Growing up, I love watching Animal Planet and reading encyclopedias about different animals.

Call me a nerd or whatever you like but there's always a random trivia out there about animals that I would always find fascinating. Believe it or not, I could recall vague memories of me trying to memorize scientific names of them. Ugh.
No wonder I don't have a lot friends. Just kidding!

Fast forward to 2015: I still love animals and I am still a nerd..

However, I forgot every scientific name I ever tried to memorize. Lol

Last weekend I finally went to Tagaytay and visited Paradizoo and Residence Inn. 

Residence Inn is one of Zoomanity Group's themeparks famous for its Mini Zoo and excellent location overlooking Taal Lake. If you are on a budget and you're looking for a place away from the noisy city, this is the perfect place to go!

Entrance Fee Rates:

Adult --- P249

Kid (3 ft to 4 ft) --- P199

Kid (Below 3 ft) --- Free

Senior Citizen --- 20% Discount

Complete with maps and signs so you wouldn't get lost as the place is huge and open for future expansions.

Here's just a glimpse of some of the marvelous creatures that you could encounter inside Residence Inn!

I didn't include everything here as it would take you forever to load this page.

FISHES

From L-R: White Tilapia, Flowerhorn, White Catfish and Shubunkin inside the Serpentarium Aquarium

Either this Pacu is really huge or I just have puny hands! Here's my hand for scale!

AMPHIBIANS

I really think this Asian Box Turtle right here is fully aware that I was stalking him.

He was following me the whole time I was taking his picture. Very cute!

REPTILES

Here's a not so sexy photo of me with an Albino Burmese Python taken at the Animal Encounter.

Don't be deceived on how I make it seem easy to pose with this surprisingly heavy guy!

From L-R: Bearded Dragon, Burmese Python, Albino Burmese Python and Blue Tongue Skink inside the Serpentarium Aquarium

There were also some well camouflaged Caiman Crocodiles in the Zoo Grounds.

The extreme close up shot I posted above was the scales of this relaxed Iguana.

Either he's just sleepy or doesn't seem to mind that I was there. I'm guessing both.

ARTHROPODS

***Note: Readers with Arachnophobia might want to look away***

Most of the arthropods you'll get to see there are spiders. Mexican Fireleg, Mexican Red Rump, Chilean Rose Tarantula, Chaco Golden Knee, Mexican Red Knee, Brazilian Black and White Tarantula and Mexican Pink are to name a few.

From L-R: Brown Tarantula (??), Mexican Fireleg, Chaco Golden Knee and Mexican Pink

Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. These are wingless cockroaches that you usually see being eaten at Fear Factor. I got to hold one of these during the HCP Annual Pet Fair with Rattus and apparently they aren't as repulsive as your typical American or German Cockroaches. Still wouldn't eat them though.

BIRDS

The Umbrella Cockatoo was one of my favorite creatures there. The cockatoo was very wise as this one was plotting its escape plan during the photo-ops! As for the owl below, I couldn't recall if this intimidating fellow is a Philippine Eagle Owl though.

 It was my first time to see a Cassowary in person! They are as beautiful as I could imagine from the books!

MAMMALS

Chelle, Axel and I also got to pet and feed a young Bengal Tiger at the Animal Encounter.

This is optional but they will charge an additional P50 for a photo with the Tiger.

From L-R: Arabian Camel, Long Tailed Macaque and African Female Lion (Lioness)

The African Lioness was adorable! I wish I caught her rolling around on video!

This is also optional but you could take a ride on their ponies inside the zoo grounds for a minimum fee.

These fluffy rabbits were also for sale. The juvenile costs P300 per pair while the breeder costs P1,600 per pair.

Surrounding us was this breathtaking view overlooking Taal Lake.

I have yet to stitch and upload a better panoramic shot of this.

 What perfect way to savor the view? A zipline ride with your significant other or a cable car ride with the family! I tried both, the cable car was okay. The zipline on the other hand kept my heart pounding!

And to think I don't have any fear of heights!

In front of Residence Inn you will see a small playground and biking area situated in the center of a round green field. Perfect for the little kids!

If you're just like me, someone who wants a fun learning experience and a quick escape from the city.. you'll surely enjoy your visit in Residence Inn Tagaytay!

Want to try out Zoomanity's other theme parks? Guess what? I'll be giving away tickets to the most anticipated annual festivities in the field of agriculture as Paradizoo re-unfold "Power of Three"! 

This is perfect if you don't have anything planned for Valentines Day yet!

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For those who can't join my giveaway, you could always visit their website at www.zoomanity.com for details of get in touch by calling them at 899-98-28 or 08.

PARADIZOO: POWER OF THREE “Festive Bloom of Agriculture”

This 2015 experience one of the most anticipated annual festivities in the field of agriculture as Paradizoo re-unfold 
“Power of Three" (floral, vegetable and agri-livestock fair). 

Join us from January 10 March 14 featuring an amazing Animal Parade, a gala for this year of the sheep.

See different breeds of sheep parade. Also develop and enjoy your understanding towards agriculture as you will learn the Best Practices in agriculture. They will exhibit and display farm produce, sale and auction of livestock (imported breeds of goats for milk and meat, sheep, several pig breeds animal feed, and a lot more). There will be briefings, discussions on breeding programs and free seminar on flower, vegetable and livestock care. 

Be mesmerized to a variety of breathtaking floral designs, formal hedges and topiary during Flower Festival starting Jan 17 to Feb 6. Witness a stunning haven of farm and garden everyone would wish to experience. Additional attention-catching topics to look forward are The Knowledge of Bonsai, as we open the eclectic and bonsai garden, learn about orchid and flower arrangement and listen to an I love You, Mother Nature Seminar.

Get a chance to interact with animals and know the basics of farming from Feb 7 to Feb 27 in Livestock Festival and Feb 28 to March 14 in Veggie Festival. And once you get to know how to milk a goat, ride the horse, and witness a chicken lay an egg, or plant a coffee, cabbage or flower you can opt to buy the farm produce. 

Located in Mendez, Cavite, Paradizoo is ideal for picnics, educational field trips, outdoor and group outing programs. It is a fascinating paradise that showcases the beauty of flora and fauna. Have a taste of this magnificent theme farm with its latest attractions. This would be one fruitful experience you surely wouldn’t want to miss.

So for those who yearn to have this wonderful experience, you can visit their website at www.zoomanity.com.ph for details or call them at their telephone numbers 8999828 or 08.

Hair Diaries: January

Whether it is an intimate family gathering or an out-of-town vacation, having your photo taken is an inevitable occurrence especially during the month of December.

Honestly, I am already happy with the way my hair looks in general. I always get random compliments about my dainty curls. However, when I got to see the photos from our recent Olongapo-Baguio-Vigan-Laoag trip For the nth time: NO, I didn't dye my hair ombre! What really bothered me was how obvious the roots of my hair became!

At first, the cheapskate part of me was telling me I shouldn't spend too much on myself and "wala namang akong pinopormahan lately". But when I found out that the graduation photos were probably gonna be taken on February and Valentines day is just around the corner... why not?

Tiis-ganda moment

A few days ago I went to my inexpensive go-to salon "Petra & Pepita" at Legarda to have my hair colored. Inexpensive in a sense that the rate of their hair coloring for any length costs around P290. However, don't trust the rates of the posters outside because I usually get charged P790 because my hair is "damaged" thus needing Ionic Keratin Treatment. I consider this a steal because my long thick locks usually takes 4 boxes of hair dye just to get everything covered!

Before the salon visit 

I chose the second to the lightest shade in their chart just to have my hair color evened out. I think it was light ash blonde or something like that. I also had a haircut for P38, it was about time that I had my old perm chopped off! I'm not crazy about their haircut though, it wasn't as subtly layered as I wanted it to look. Then again, you get what you paid for so I'm not complaining as much. Lol

After the salon visit

Anywayyyy. I thought it was such a waste to "prettify" myself since I wasn't seeing anyone but then I realized, it wasn't about looking great to please your Future Mr. Right. No one will take care of you better than yourself. It was more of a confidence boost to me. I believe that when you look good, you'll feel good. And hopefully everything else will follow.