SUBIC BAY, Olongapo City – A combined educational and eco-tourism adventure is now popular among tourists as it can be experienced in a part of the forest that has been converted into a wildlife sanctuary and forest adventure withinthe Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).
The 25-hectare forest is now managed by Zoobic Safari Corp., created in November 2003 as a premier wildlife project, which unlike conventional zoos, specializes in immersive, close-up interactions with animals and is widely celebrated as hosting the only tiger safari in the country.
The most unique experience within the park is the Tiger Safari ride, where visitors are safely inside the customized safari jeep that passes directly through a large enclosed habitat where adult Tigers free-roaming around, which can be fed fresh meat and jump on top of the vehicle.
An estimated 200 crocodiles can be seen inside the Croco Loco, where visitors can safely walk on top to view them and have the opportunity to lower chicken meat onto a line to feed them.
Visitors also enjoy tame deer, ostriches and other animals and can also see lions up close. A cultural event that highlights the history and talent of the indigenous Aeta people on the Aetas Trail.According to SBMA data, Zoobic Safari has contributed a large percentage to tourist arrivals and tourism continues to increase according to the official annual statistical breakdown of the SBMA.
In 2025, tourist arrivals recorded an increase of P1.15 million (overnight guests) compared to P1.09 million in 2024, while P10.70 million (day-trippers) were recorded in 2025, compared to P10.49 million in 2024. (By Zaldy Comanda)
