ANNOUNCEMENT:
1. Effective July 25, 2022 until further notice, Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is OPEN daily from Monday to Sunday, and on Holidays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
2. The regular Park ticket is Php 900 on Weekdays and Php 1,100 on Weekends & on Holidays. It includes access to the Park and all animal exhibits, interactions, newly expanded Michel Gardens, Bird Show, expanded African Savanna, and White Lion Safari.
3. Please be informed that the last ticket selling at the Park ticket counters and last entry is at 1:30 PM.
4. The Outpost, Michelangelo Pizzeria, and The Basecamp are now open from Monday to Sunday, from 9 AM until 4:30 PM.
5. The Safari Camp, Safari Cabins, and Glamping Tents are available for stays on Mondays to Sundays. Advance booking through the Sales and Reservations Office is required to avail of the ongoing promo rates. For reservations, please call (032) 520 4787
6. The Serengeti Bar & Cafe is now open for non-staying guests. Dining starts from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM. By reservation only. You can book your table through 520 4800.
7. The Birds of the World and the camels sanctuary are now open to the public from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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OUR STORY

Atop the beautiful and scenic hills of Carmen, about an hour’s drive away from Cebu City, an adventure beckons for those who are ready to escape into something new and wonderful. Here is how it all started…

Defying the Odds

The safari was born out of the passion of the owner, Michel J. Lhuillier, to become a farmer. Albeit discouraged by his father to become one because of the financial pressures, the strong siren call of the land paved the way into meeting one of the country’s most successful farm and liquor moguls, Danding Cojuanco, who is a catalyst in the realization that there is really a huge opportunity in farming. Mr. Lhuillier or Senyorito/nyorito (as he is fondly called by the people around him), saved enough money to buy land and started planting fruit bearing trees around his property.

Passion brought it to Carmen

Carmen, a quaint little municipality about an hour away from the hustle of Cebu City, became one of Senyorito’s targets for expansion. There he met the then mayor of the town, Mayor Benyong Villamor, who shared his passion for everything nature. There they struggled to the line the property with trees like Gemelina and Mahogany. The tandem divided to split the building of access road to make their visits a whole lot easier, and that made it more convenient for them to plant more trees by the thousands. The then very affordable price tag square meter land in the municipality became an instrument in growing the property from what originally was 600 hectares to the now 2,000 hectares property extending to three barangays and ten barrios.

Bringing San Diego in Cebu

“It all started with horses…” Senyorito Michel fondly recalls. “I had horses back then in Carmen but I had no idea how to take care of them. I thought that when you have horses, putting a horseshoe on them is the only thing that you needed to do to take care of them.” Not until he met fellow business visionary and horse enthusiast, Eduard J. Loop, that he learned the intricacies of keeping them. Eduard became the catalyst and the driving force that opened successful ancillary businesses to support the passion of Mr. Lhuillier, He opened the poultry farm that is now the primary supplier of poultry meats to one of the biggest chicken brands in the country, and the ice plant that was originally intended to support the poultry production. This gave Senyorito the time to focus more on his passion for farming, and that includes taking care of his 30-year old orchid collection.

It was when they had the chance to visit the famed San Diego Zoo that gave them the solution and idea on what to do with the surplus land. The desire to bring in the same level of experience at a fraction of the cost for fellow Cebuanos made them decide to bring in the concept of San Diego Zoo to Cebu, specifically in Carmen. They started bringing in different kinds of animals from all over the world and re-created their natural habitats with the aim of preserving some of the endangered species for generations to come, and educating the visitors about the living and breathing exhibits inside the safari.

Now, Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is a 170-hectare property that features more than a thousand animals from 120 different species. It features a first in the country vehicle tour inside an African Savannah, and a flora walking trail that showcases 1 million different variations of orchids. Future plans include; bringing the arctic regions to the country with penguins and other winter animals, a 60-room family style hotel for those who would like to spend extended days inside the safari and finally seven (7) adventure park rides that will need physical stamina to endure.

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A happy couple holding a white flowers in the garden

Gardens of the World

Gardens of the World is a beautiful tunnel garden featuring different kinds of plants from all over the world. You can see flora, landscapes, and representations of the seven continents, that’s why it’s called Gardens of the World! For North America flora representation, there are cacti and succulents. There is also a replica of the famous Iguazu falls for South America. Appreciating European culture, there are statues of Roman Gods and Goddesses you can see inside the garden. To represent the flora of Africa, there are cape leadwort and asparagus ferns, among others. There is also a Japanese Garden featuring bonsai trees and pagodas, representing Asia. Lastly, Antarctic flora consists of mosses and ferns which are also featured in the Gardens of the World.

Violet orchids with other kinds on its back

Michel's Garden

Michel’s Garden is a flora walking trail showcasing a vast orchid garden and featuring Senyorito’s 40-year-old orchid collection. Phalaenopsis, vanda strap-leaf, debdrobium, and oncidium are just a few types of the one million orchids you can see at the garden. For plantsmen, different types of plants and orchids are also available for purchase at Michel’s Garden.

African Savanna

Experience the thrill of an African safari ride! For the first time in the country, get up close and personal with zebras and African antelopes in this unique safari ride. Take the vehicle tour inside the African Savanna, and witness these animals in their habitat.

Operating hours: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Beautiful birds being feed by the keeper in the stainless pan

Bird Show

See Cebu Safari birds in action!

You can see various birds on the stage: from the friendly macaws, chattering lories, and African crowned crane to raptures like Philippine sea eagle, Philippine owl, and Philippine hawk. See their tricks and talents, and know more about our aviary friends at the Bird Show.

Weekdays: 1:45 PM.
Weekends: 10:45 AM and 1:45 PM

White Lion Safari

Meet the king of the wild!

Meet our white lions all the way from France and Germany. Take the enclosed safari truck and enjoy the 15-minute ride in the white lion’s habitat.

Cut-off for tickets: 1:30 PM
Operating Hours:  09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Pick-up Points: Basecamp and Orangutown

Petting Zoo

Kids, have a chance to pet our baby farm animals! Meet and greet with our baby goats and cows, ducks, rabbits, and more.

Operating hours: 09:00 AM - 12:00 NN; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Animal Feeding

Check out how our keepers feed the safari animals. Currently, we have feeding schedules for our giraffes, white Bengal tigers, and orange Bengal tigers.

Orange Bengal tiger feeding is at 10:30 AM
White Bengal tiger feeding is at 2:30 PM
Giraffe feeding is at 3:00 PM