Mari-it Conservation Park

Lambunao, Iloilo

Mari-it Conservation Park is located at West Visayas State University College of Agriculture and Forestry, Brgy. Jayubo, Lambunao, Iloilo. It operates as a Rescue and Captive Breeding Center for species in the brink of extinc tion. The center has already gained both national and local enthusiasts concerned with environment related programs.

It has been featured in the Magandang Gab ...

i Bayan of ABS-CBN anchored by Senator Noli de Castro where documentaries of cloud rats and spotted dear, which can only be found in the islands of Panay and Negros and are highly endangered of extinction were shown.

Mari-it Conservation Park News

  • Mariit Conservation Park

    Mariit Conservation Park

    The Mariit Conservation Park located in Brgy. Jayubo, Lambunao is the largest Hornbill Breeding Facility in the world. In its care are two critically endangered hornbill species: Dolongan (Visayan Writhe Hornbill) and Panay Tariktik Hornbill. The conservation park also provides resources for the breeding of Native Pikoy "Dangag" ( Racquet Tail Parrot) and wild boar among other endangered species.

    The Mariit Conservation Park, which is being run by the West Visayas State University ??" College of Agriculture and Forestry, was established in 1993 and is located in Brgy. Jayubo, Lambunao.

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  • Mariit Conservation Park

    Mariit Conservation Park

    The Mariit Conservation Park located in Brgy. Jayubo, Lambunao is the largest Hornbill Breeding Facility in the world. In its care are two critically endangered hornbill species: Dolongan (Visayan Writhe Hornbill) and Panay Tariktik Hornbill. The conservation park also provides resources for the breeding of Native Pikoy "Dangag" ( Racquet Tail Parrot) and wild boar among other endangered species.

    The Mariit Conservation Park, which is being run by the West Visayas State University ??" College of Agriculture and Forestry, was established in 1993 and is located in Brgy. Jayubo, Lambunao.

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  • Things to do in Ioilo

    Things to do in Ioilo

    Iloilo is one of the oldest cities in the Philippines. While its cultural heritage is very much intact and valued, this province also has an urban feel to it. Tourists flock to Iloilo to visit its historic churches, explore its natural wonders, meet the friendly locals, and indulge in mouth-watering cuisine. The top 5 things to do in Iloilo Philippines are reasons enough to make visitors return.

    If you are looking for a lively community with a small-town vibe, head over to beautiful Iloilo. For starters, here are the top 5 things to do in Iloilo Philippines:

    Eat, Eat and Eat.
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  •  Exploring the Wonders of Lambunao

    Exploring the Wonders of Lambunao

    It was again a wonderful experience spending the long weekend and holiday with a Photo Ride together with Discover Panay Island Group by Hawili Hurom last August 20, 2012. After the Tabuan 3, Photo Ride 3 was set to Discover Lambunao, Iloilo.

    The group assembled at Ungka Terminal and take off past 8:00 a.m. Other members of the group from the Northern Part lead by SB Merelyn Barreto Paredes Valdes met up with us at Lambunao. During our arrival, we were welcomed by the Host, Maam Jennifer L. Osorio the very accommodating Municipal Tourism Officer together with the friendly Ms. Lie Rose.

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  • Life in the wild at the Mari-it Wildlife Conservation Park

    Life in the wild at the Mari-it Wildlife Conservation Park

    Eco and adventure tourism have reached an all-time high in popularity. Attendance rates at some known conservation parks have soared in recent years and people have started moving towards these wildlife conservation parks as a tourist destination.

    Wildlife conservation is a process where individuals and organizations are involved in analyzing, protecting and preserving various life forms existing in our ecosystem. Scientists have documented that human influence over the last 10,000 years in our ecosystem had been wide-ranging that they have difficulty estimating the total number of species ...