Clark Safari and Adventure Park opens

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CLARK SAFARI AND ADVENTURE PARK SOFT OPENING. Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Chairman Edgardo Pamintuan (3rd from left), CDC President and CEO Manuel R. Gaerlan (2nd from right), and Clark Safari owner Romy Sitchon (3rd from right) led the ribbon cutting ceremony for the soft opening of the Clark Safari and Adventure Park inside Clark Freeport Zone. Also in photo are (from left to right) Mrs. Herminia Pamintuan, CDC Vice President for Business Development and Business Enhancement Group (BDBEG) Rynah Ventura and CDC Vice President for Engineering Services Group (ESG) Dennis Leagspi. (Photo courtesy of Jay Pelayo)

ADVENTURE AT CLARK SAFARI. Aeta kids got a glimpse of the new Clark Safari and Adventure Park inside Clark Freeport Zone. (CDC-CD Photo)

CLARK FREEPORT— The 40-hectare Clark Safari and Adventure Park in this Freeport, which features more than 1,500 live animals and 70 animal species, had its soft opening on Dec 8.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the soft launch of the facility, which was constructed in 2019. It was led by Clark Safari owner Romy Sitchon, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Chairman Edgardo Pamintuan, and CDC President and CEO Manuel R. Gaerlan.

They were joined by CDC Chief-of-Staff Dennis C. Legaspi, CDC Vice President for Administration and Finance Engr. Mariza O. Mandocdoc, CDC Vice President for Business Development Rynah F. Ventura, CDC Assistant Vice President for Investment Promotions Divisions I Thelma C. Ocampo, and CDC Manager for Building and Facilities Permits Division Erwin C. Bognot.

During the event, a live orchestra performance also served as a welcome sight for guests, including Aeta youngsters who visited the full 15-hectare Phase 1 area.

Meanwhile, the zoo accommodates up to 2,500 visitors and implements basic health and safety protocols set by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to ensure the safety of all visitors and guests.

Sitchon poured in P135 million worth of investments for the development of the zoo. He shared that he is delighted to welcome visitors and tourists to the Freeport’s newest attraction after a series of lockdowns delayed its launch.

Aside from a zoo tour, visitors to Clark Safari can enjoy a variety of activities like animal interactions, picture taking, and animal feeding, all of which are meant to acquaint visitors with various species of animals.

The zoo is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm, including holidays. People of all ages are allowed to enter Clark Safari and Adventure Park. Entrance fees are affordable with rates starting at P399 for kids (four feet below) and P499 for adults.

Kids that are three feet below will be free of charge while Senior Citizens and PWDs will have a 20% discount.

More fun activities will also be included upon the completion of the zoo’s Phase 2. These will include the construction of a theme park inside the zoo wherein safari rides, zip lines, and ATV rides will be made available to the public.