By Gabriela Baron
The reopening of Manila Zoo will be moved to Nov. 21 “to give way for the final preparations needed,” Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced Friday, Nov. 11.
“Sa pakiusap ng mga stall owners para lalo nila mapaganda at mapaghandaan ang tuluyang pagbubukas ng Manila Zoo, minabuti natin na ipagpaliban muna ang pagbukas ng Manila Zoo from November 15 to November 21,” Lacuna said.
According to the city’s information office, Manila Zoo will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a cut off for entry of guests at 6:00 p.m. daily.
The admission fees are as follows:
- Adult and child – P150 (Manilans), P300 (non-Manilans)
- Students – P100 (Manilans), P200 (non-Manilans)
- Senior citizens and persons with disability – 20% discount on prescribed fees
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities may enter with a 20% discount, while children two years old and below may enter for free.
The zoo had its first opening on Dec. 30. -ag
