Manila Zoo Entrance Fee, Schedule 2024

Manila Zoo is fun and a wonderful place to go for children and adults. Not only that zoos provide opportunities for growing connections of children with animals that help to develop intellect but are also entertainment venues where we visit to see interesting and beautiful animals in their natural environment.

The Manila Zoo formally known as the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden is a government-run animal theme park in the city of Manila. It sits on 5.5 hectares of land along Adriatico St., a corner of Quirino St., in Manila. It has been home to many species of fascinating animals for more than 50 years.

If you are planning to visit the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden, it officially opens on November 21, 2022. To give you an idea of how much the Manila Zoo entrance fee and Schedule are, Keep on reading.

Manila Zoo Entrance Fee 2024

The new entrance fees starting September 2023 in Manila Zoo for Residents and non-residents of Manila are different. For non-resident adults, the fee is P300 while for residents of manila-adult is only P150. Refer to the summary of fees below:

Non Residents of Manila

  • Adults/children – Php300
  • Students – Php200

Residents of Manila

  • Adults/children– Php150
  • Students – Php100
  • Senior Citizens & PWD- 20% discount on prescribed fees-Php120
  • Children 2 years old and below- Free
  • Manila LGU Employee/ Teachers of Manila- P100

Note: Senior Citizens of Manila with valid OSCA IDs are FREE to visit Manila Zoo every Wednesday

You can purchase your ticket online. Just visit this link https://www.manilazoo.ph/book-appointment.

Visitors need to present their valid IDs upon entering the zoo. Acceptable IDs include TIN ID, Voter’s ID, Driver’s License, Barangay ID, UMID, and School ID (for students living in Manila).

Refer to the table below:

 Manila ResidentsNon-Manila Residents
Adults and Children three (3) years old and above₱150₱300
Students₱100₱200
Senior Citizens and PWDs (Discounted Rate of 20%)₱120₱240
Children two (2) years old and below (registration not required)Free
Manila LGU Employese/Teachers under Manila Division of City Schools₱100

Manila Zoo Operating Hours and Schedule

Refer to the table below for the Schedule and Operating Hours of Manila Zoo:

Mondays11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesdays – Sundays9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Holidays9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday – Holidays11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Last Entry of Visitors6:00 PM

The Manila zoo is open every day of the week, except for Mondays, when it opens at 11:00 AM instead of 9:00 AM. The zoo closes at 8:00 PM every day, regardless of whether it is a weekday, weekend, or holiday.

However, visitors should note that the last entry to the zoo is at 6:00 PM, so they should plan their visit accordingly. Manila Zoo offers a variety of animals and exhibits to explore, such as lions, tigers, elephants, crocodiles, and birds.

  • Monday: 11-8 pm
  • Tuesday: 9-8 pm
  • Wednesday: 9-8 pm
  • Thursday: 9-8 pm
  • Friday: 9-8 pm
  • Saturday: 9-8 pm
  • Sunday: 9-8 pm
  • Holiday: 9-8pm

Rules and Guidelines

Under the Public Recreations Bureau (PRB), the Manila Zoo has established a number of rules and guidelines for the safety and welfare of both our guests and animals.

  • RESPECT THE ANIMALS. Please treat the animals with respect. Do not yell or tease the animals, do not bang on their enclosures, and do not throw objects into their habitats.
  • DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS. Human food may make them sick.
  • NO SMOKING. Smoking is not allowed inside the Zoo premises to avoid fire hazards and to ensure the safety and health of the animals, guests, and staff. Smoking is only allowed within the designated area.
  • NO LITTERING. Please put your trash in the designated area to ensure cleanliness inside the Zoo premises.
  • NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINKS ALLOWED.
  • PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ZOO PREMISES. For the health and safety of the animals and your pets, pets of any kind are not allowed within the Zoo premises.
  • BALLOONS AND TOYS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE
  • CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. Never leave your children unattended.
  • DO NOT PLUCK THE FLOWERS
  • DO NOT STEP ON THE GRASS (Source: Manila Zoo Official Website)

Which animals you would want to see in the Manila Zoo once it opened? Let us know in the comment section below.

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