SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—The animal theme park Zoobic Safari has again opened one of its famous attractions, the Night Safari, at this premier Freeport over the weekend.
The Night Safari will give tourists a glimpse of how animals interact during night time. Zoomanity Group president and CEO Robert Yupangco led tourists and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority officials to a tour around the facility.
Howls and growls were the first greetings tourists got during the tour. The growling intensified during the Tiger Safari where they rode a reinforced jeepney inside a tiger enclosure.
“It was quite exhilarating to see tigers with their eyes glowing in the dark. Our guide even fed them, putting them face to face with us,” said SBMA Chairman Martin B. Diño who took part of the tour.
Aside from the Tiger Safari, visitors were also treated to a Greyhound Walk were they tried to maneuver themselves across a woodland path being led by greyhounds. Bred for races, these greyhounds are now guides at night here.
After a brisk walk, visitors were treated to a presentation by Aetas as they told how important the preservation of the environment is to humanity. They also told how they talked to the trees and the animals, showing that both humans and animals can coexist in nature.
Animals were also paraded to tourists while fire dancers and musicians entertained the crowd during a stage play at the amphitheater of the theme park. Workers of the theme park themselves performed live, teaching how to take care of the environment.
“It really is a wonderful experience, it does not only give you a thrilling ride, but will also teach you the importance of eco-preservation,” Diño stated.
The night safari, a one-of-a-kind event held annually, is held only during Saturday nights and is open to everybody.
