Tarsier Botanika
Tarsier Botanika
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Tarsier Equestria is located inside the resort, stabling 15 horses of different breeds and sizes. Quarter horses, thoroughbreds and the unique and magnificent Lusitanos. The equestrian centre has an Olympic sized dressage arena and a 15 meter covered round arena for all weather riding. At Tarsier Equestria guests can take equine management classes, riding lessons, and also advanced riding courses
Duration: 1-2 hours
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GeoGeenie
Melbourne, Australia12 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
This is an absolute gem. When we arrived we got a one tour. Since we had young children, they absolutely loved it. We got to see some exotic animals and they got to play on the historical musical instruments. We also got to go and see a whole lot of horses. But the most remarkable thing was the most fantastic restaurant. The design and ambiance looking out to the water was one of the highlights of our trip on this island. The gardens were one of the most impressive we have ever seen.
Written February 22, 2013
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ruffeecola
Asia1,659 contributions
Dec 2011 • Family
From Alona Beach in Panglao, we took a tricycle (150php) for a 15 minute ride going to Tarsier Botanika.
The entrance fee for non-Boholanos is 500php, then it is 300php for the locals. We got a discount for my mother since she was born in Bohol. The fee includes a 2 hour guided tour over the featured sites of their 7 hectare farmland.
You'll be welcomed with line of flowers, orchids and bonsai collection.
Next, in the animal area - they have monkeys, a lot of species of birds and some reptiles. They also have a horse training area, but the rider should provide himself full gear before they can rent a horse.
The area have reclining Buddha surrounded by a small pond, water lily and hyacinth – feels like I’m in Bali or Thailand. But where am I? BOHOL, PHILIPPINES!
For the Catholics, having a Grotto will be fully apreciated. It is so unique since the dome is all made of shells.
They also have conservatory with paintings, plants and café in one.
Another thing I’m proud of this place is the very well maintained art gallery – that is divided to Asian, European and Modern or Futuristic themes.
They are still constructing the ocean view restaurant upon this writing (Dec 2011). But food at that their small cafe is very delicious - we ordered spaghetti bolognese and margarita pizza.
The reception room also offers products that are locally made with export quality.
There is no other way out, so better request your tricycle driver to pick-up us to go back to your hotel.
The entrance fee for non-Boholanos is 500php, then it is 300php for the locals. We got a discount for my mother since she was born in Bohol. The fee includes a 2 hour guided tour over the featured sites of their 7 hectare farmland.
You'll be welcomed with line of flowers, orchids and bonsai collection.
Next, in the animal area - they have monkeys, a lot of species of birds and some reptiles. They also have a horse training area, but the rider should provide himself full gear before they can rent a horse.
The area have reclining Buddha surrounded by a small pond, water lily and hyacinth – feels like I’m in Bali or Thailand. But where am I? BOHOL, PHILIPPINES!
For the Catholics, having a Grotto will be fully apreciated. It is so unique since the dome is all made of shells.
They also have conservatory with paintings, plants and café in one.
Another thing I’m proud of this place is the very well maintained art gallery – that is divided to Asian, European and Modern or Futuristic themes.
They are still constructing the ocean view restaurant upon this writing (Dec 2011). But food at that their small cafe is very delicious - we ordered spaghetti bolognese and margarita pizza.
The reception room also offers products that are locally made with export quality.
There is no other way out, so better request your tricycle driver to pick-up us to go back to your hotel.
Written September 9, 2012
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marcus4444076
Manchester, UK207 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
The gardens are well worth seeing. We paid to go in and it was money well spent.
The restaurant is excellent, little highly priced, but the food and the location , view, is well worth it. It was windy when we ate in the restaurant, but still decided to sit outside for the view. The waiting staff were excellent. Would love to try there in the evening next time.
Just a pity about the animals in those cages. Cages too small and apes/big birds kept in solitary. Very bad really. Tarsier Botanika does not really need to keep a mini zoo such as this, to attract tourists. I am sure that most Europeans would find the zoo distasteful.
Please get rid of it and see to it that all the animals go to zoo's that can better acomodate/care for them.
The restaurant is excellent, little highly priced, but the food and the location , view, is well worth it. It was windy when we ate in the restaurant, but still decided to sit outside for the view. The waiting staff were excellent. Would love to try there in the evening next time.
Just a pity about the animals in those cages. Cages too small and apes/big birds kept in solitary. Very bad really. Tarsier Botanika does not really need to keep a mini zoo such as this, to attract tourists. I am sure that most Europeans would find the zoo distasteful.
Please get rid of it and see to it that all the animals go to zoo's that can better acomodate/care for them.
Written October 19, 2013
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murrayb63
Manila, Philippines14 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This used to be one of the best Restaurants in the Filipines when French chef/owner was running the kitchen. Still spectacular location but food is nonsense since changing hands to local conglomerate. Turned out “catch of the day” was actually catch from 2 days ago ! Eat somewhere else on Panglao.
Written February 11, 2020
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ScottAfghanistan
Fairhope, AL361 contributions
Oct 2012 • Solo
A waitress at my hotel suggested this and I had only expected to see gardens and plants. I had my own personal tour guide (Lassita-hopefully spelled correctly) and was more amazed with each site. After seeing the largest collection of cactus I have personally seen and many exotic flowers and orchids the tour continued to be more full of surprises. They have a small collection of well kept wild animals and one of the best exotic bird aviaries I have ever seen. Lassita called a female parrot over who like her tongue petted; a Rufuos Hornbill named Delores was called from her tree and showed how she liked to be petted; and many other talking birds including parrots who only spoke German. The tour includes three small art galleries from art all over the world including Chinese figures from the Tang Dynasty and oil paintings from the Renaissance period. A short break at the beachside restaurant for excellent coffee and a trip to the horse barns completed this fully enriched two hour life remembering experience. The tour was excellent and made all the better by my wonderful tour guide Lassita who was assisted in the aviary by a golden pheasant who Lassita might name after me. Everything is tastefully done and the staff are very friendly and pleasant. More than worth it for the 200 php admission and highly recommended.
Written October 22, 2012
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Philippinebob
Northern Philippines121 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
Great gardens,superb restaurant,museum featuring European paintings and Asian art. Very beautiful with lots of birds in the zoo. !0 Hectares of property. Guided tour on a shuttle.
Written March 20, 2013
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Thomas_M_5
Honolulu, HI2 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
Enjoyed seeing these little creatures In their natural habitat it the only place in the world you can see them. They are simply amazing endangered species
Written March 15, 2013
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JosieRoberts
United Kingdom126 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
The botanical garden looks really good with a very quite relaxing ambiance..I luv the whole concept of this place.. a garden with exotic plants and spices, horse riding facility, fine dining restaurant plus they have a stunning view of the ocean where one can scuba dive. Otherwise have a sumptuous meal in their fine dining restaurant..One of a kind in Bohol!
Written January 14, 2013
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TelboyofPeckham
London, UK87 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
If you want to fall in love with the cutest little animal on the planet, see these guys.
A very cheap attraction & you get pretty close up to them.
Enjoy!
A very cheap attraction & you get pretty close up to them.
Enjoy!
Written December 26, 2012
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LigiaFernandes
Sao Paulo, SP10 contributions
Oct 2012 • Friends
We liked it a lot, but we got there with 2 buses full of tourists, so I guess we could have been luckier...
Written October 7, 2012
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We want to know why this is called tarsier botanika and where did it got its name?
Written September 28, 2016
We went here on the 26 May and were turned away, being told the gardens were closed for major replanting. So was this the place you visited or was it the tarsier sanctuary ?
Written May 26, 2015
Hi, Tarsier botanika is now open again how ever since the Villas are already open for business, the tour will only be limited and open for those who just want to dine at Tarsier Paprika restaurant, but taking a tour from the Garden i guess its no longer allowed since they want to keep privacy for the guest who stays at the villas. Very beautiful place.
Written May 24, 2016
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