Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center

Amidst the urban landscape that is Quezon City is a refuge for animals and birds known as the “Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center”. It is just a few blocks from the Quezon Memorial Circle and a ride away from the gigantic malls of Trinoma and SM North.

It is often a surprise to find out that there is such quiet place in this area. The lush vegetation and tall trees give a non-stressful ambiance. A walk in this park instantly brings back those that were lost in an urban landscape.

I sometimes crave for simplicity. After all the rush and the difficulty of complying with timelines, it feels rejuvenating to feel and see a lot of greens. The wide and open spaces of this park immediately relaxes ones mind and body. Metro Manila is not cramped after all! There is nearby escape from city life.

 

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center functions as a temporary shelter for various species of animals and different varieties of birds. Visitors can see them up close. There is the rare blue naped parrot. How I wish I would have the opportunity to see them in the wild. It is said that these parrots are fast disappearing in the forests. The destruction of their natural habitat has drastically reduced their numbers. I really consider it a privilege to see these parrots alive and well here.

The first time I saw the Philippine National Eagle was in Davao City. Here you can see and observe the Philippine’s National Bird. The Philippine Eagle is also on the endangered list. Its habitat is also slowly being destroyed. The destruction of the environment is slowly driving this majestic bird into extinction.  I hope that the Philippine Eagle makes it to the next century.

There is a beautiful lagoon at this park. The lagoon provides a very nice backdrop while contemplating on things serious and simple. Thought seems to fly as one looks into the lagoon to understand the intricacies of the world. It is a very quite place to forget the rush of things within the urbanized world of Quezon City. Please keep this park free from all forms of garbage! 

For more information on this park, you may call Telephone Numbers 924-60-31 to 35.