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Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary

Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary

Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The sanctuary a property of Philippine Tarsier Foundation which primary mission is to save the Philippine Tarsier, its habitat and other wildlife.
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  • Anaedok
    Schleswig, Germany116 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good project
    We were there at around 3:00 p.m. and were completely alone. After the short video introduction, a guide came and took us on a short walk through the park. He showed us four tarsiers and was also helpful with the photo settings. We had enough time at each station to take a look at the tarsiers in peace. Very beautiful facility and a project that is very worthy of support.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 March 2024
  • nohassle1956
    381 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Neat to see the tarsiers
    We had a great early morning visit. We got there first before all the tourists arrived. There were 6 tarsiers in the area. We saw three. The guide made sure we were quiet and didn't scare the tarsiers. We got some close up pictures without scaring them. We saw a nice video before we entered so we would know more about the tarsiers. My wife and I really enjoyed our visit. Thank you.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 April 2024
  • melomew
    Mulhouse, France694 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unavoidable
    If you want to see tarsiers in Bohol, you have to come to this place, a small sanctuary more interested in the protection of the animal than in the lure of profit. We were surprised, not even a souvenir shop even though everywhere on the island you can find objects about tarsiers. Short visit but we enjoyed being able to observe 4 tarsiers roaming free during the day.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 9 April 2024
  • Toni T
    Nashville, Tennessee5,862 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tarsiers in the Wild--- Almost
    The sanctuary protects tarsiers and allow access to see only 3 of the 10 tarsiers on any day of these nocturnal mammals. They remain totally still on the tree limbs and I couldn't figure out if they were sleeping with their huge eyes open or they were just resting. No one is allowed to disturb them, or touch them, or use flash photography. Please visit tarsiers at a sanctuary that serves to protect them.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 30 September 2024
  • Alpine Goat
    Turin, Italy29 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Protect them better!
    Not terrible, but I think the Tarsiels need a lit more distance and protection. I saw 4, they were all very close and very awake during the day time. Would have preferred to keep more distance and leave them in peace. Other people were noisy and getting too close with their phones and cameras.
    Visited October 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 13 October 2024
  • mrc282
    World9,582 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    pros and cons
    there are at least two locations to see tarsier in Bohol 1. Corella: Philippines Tarsier Sanctuary 2. Bilar: Tarsier Conservation Area this review is about #1, compared to #2 #1 is less commercialized. you are likely to see fewer tarsiers here, but in a supposedly more natural environment. I was told because the grounds where the tarsiers are allowed to roam is fairly large, and there is no fence limiting their movement. so it is up to the luck of the day on how many decide to come close to the visitor's trails. visit is led by a guide, not self guided.
    Visited December 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 24 December 2024
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Faithalicious_x
London, UK740 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
A visit to the Corella sanctuary only takes 30 minutes but it is definitely worth it.

You are first given a briefing with information about Tarsiers and rules on how to behave. You are then taken in small groups around the sanctuaries to have a glimpse at tarsiers which have been pre-found by the guide (it takes then 2-3 hours to find them!). You may/not get good pictures depending on how far away the tarsiers are. We saw 4 in our trip - they are beautiful animals! They weren’t doing anything as they were sleeping.

Visitors are encouraged to remain silent, not to use flash photography, and not to get too close.

We came as part of a ‘Countryside tour’ otherwise the entrance is 60 pesos. The sanctuary is open from 9 to 4.
Written 7 February 2020
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L11
United Kingdom213 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
We specifically requested to go here rather than the tarsier area which is offered on most tours as this place is focused on conservation of the tarsier. It is a little centre and you get a guide in a small group to walk around a small part of the conservation area to see wild tarsiers. They spot them in the morning and then are able to point them out to visitors during the tour. They ensure noise is kept to a minimum so as not to disturb the tarsiers too much. Staff are knowledgable and have good English. I would love to give the information centre a bit of a spruce up as it has a lot of potential but is a little old and run down. Still, there was interesting information in there about tarsiers. Well worth a visit.
Written 15 February 2023
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jeff4ry
Charlotte, NC93 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
A pleasant stop on the way to the chocolate hills. If you’re on your way to the chocolate hills, then take 30 minutes to check this place out on the way. We were able to see many Tarsiers and even had our photo taken with one. You will walk a path and have to look in the trees to spot them. The staff does a great job making sure you see them so it’s worth the 100 pesos entry fee. Clean bathroom 👍🏼
Written 30 May 2022
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Moving_Goujon
57 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Some good work may well go on behind the scenes here, but the tourist attraction itself certainly does NOT benefit the Tarsiers on display here! A tiny route is plotted through a small contained foresty area, which conveniently has Tarsiers evenly spaced out at short intervals along the way from the very entrance until the exit, conveniently right on the path and conveniently photo opportunity worthy. You are literally in and out in 5-10 minutes having walked maybe 100 metres and having seen approx 6 or 7 Tarsiers. I refuse to believe these are happy animals! So many people being loud and inconsiderate, including one staff member who was taking photos for the guests and barking instructions at them whilst poking their phone inches from the Tarsier itself. Seems very counterproductive to make these animals so miserable if your supposed goal is to protect their wellbeing. I wanted to see these wonderful creatures for myself, but not like this... It's a purely selfish experience and the photos aren't worth the shame.
Written 5 January 2020
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Lara Osgood
Dartmouth, UK774 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
Easy to locate in Corella. Friendly staff. You need to be very quiet and respectful to see the Tarsiers but we were lucky to see three on the day we visited. We were guided by a guide through the sanctuary and shown the Tarsiers. Great to see them up close and personal although it was a really quick tour and a brief visit, that said it only cost 150 php. Perhaps they could tell you more about the work of the sanctuary, talk about the Tarsiers and what they are doing conservation wise, perhaps this would encourage you to sponsor or donate to this vital work. There was very little engagement with us which is lovely in some respects (but totally not commercial) but I’m sure many people would be happy to help to support this endangered species. Great work but more can be done.
Written 20 February 2023
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Foodies_auf_Achse
Germany41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Our visit was short (didn't want to disturb the Tarsiers too long) but nice. Entry fee was 150 Pesos per person, including guide. There were only the two of us and we had the chance to watch four Tarsiers, one from quite close. It was really nice and we enjoyed it.
Written 5 April 2023
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Simon S
26 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
4 or 5 stressed tarsiers sheltering under a leaf along a short path with their "caretakers" next to them in case you can't spot the little creatures. Despite the silence signs, people are noisy, laughing out loud during the selfies, even the "caretakers" speak loudly. Poor animals, they don't deserve this.
Written 7 August 2022
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AnnaPeter S
Uithoorn167 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Couples
This is the place to see natural habitat of tarsiers where they are living in wild protected area, respected and taken care of. It’s only 15 minutes walk through the jungle together with the guide to spot those little creatures. This sanctuary is a must when on Bohol (instead of touristy conservation park).
Written 8 January 2020
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Emerald M
5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
I didn't plan to visit the sanctuary but my guide stopped on the way back from the Chocolate Hills. It was VERY crowded and I was whisked through the hectic entry, a postcard shoved in my hand and then shown the path for the maybe 30 metre circuit where you can see a few tarsiers sheltering just off the path. Despite the signs asking for silence, you could tell the tarsiers were stressed and unable to sleep due to noise and constant photos etc. I think they've made efforts in the last few years to better conserve the tarsiers but this tourist trap is pretty sad - maybe unless we can provide a quieter environment we should stick to looking at photos/ videos of them for now...
Written 12 June 2022
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DomCanada
Toronto, Canada350 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
We got dropped off here while on a private tour right when they were first opening in the morning and it was very quiet (no crowds). The local conversation guide that takes you to see few of the tarsier that are visible to the public was excellent - she was quiet & respectful of the animals and took great photos. Seeing these little creatures was the highlight of Bohol for us.
Written 17 December 2023
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