What I like about this zoo is that, they have tailored program for their visitors. During the day that we visited this place, there was also scheduled kid’s excursion. In a certain part of the Residence Inn, there is open auditorium-like area where the kids and moms can sit. The management conducted a program that both kids and moms/parents enjoyed. They prepared games and educational trivia about pets that they have showed to the kids. The first part of the program, they asked four volunteer moms to come on mini stage. They called some staff at the back of the stage to bring the first animal they wanted to introduce to the audience. Surprisingly, it was Franz (the python) who came out. They let the four moms to carry Franz while the emcee is telling information about this python. I admired these moms because they were not afraid of Franz unlike me. Then they thank and gave prizes to moms who participated. The next participants were kids. Three kids get in front and then three animals were also called from the backstage. 

Dancing Robots pulled me from the audience and asked me to join them do the fun. At the end of the show, the Residence Inn production Manager gave a token of appreciation for being "So Cool" -- as he said ! and being part of that production number hahah! ( I just don't want to be kill joy anyway) FREE ZIP LINE EXPERIENCE!!! Plus perks and privilege cards to all zoo and amusement under zoomanity group of companies. haha!! (I don't know If I will feel excited as they announced that! because I am really afraid of Zip Line!! I was shocked) But then of course, I am very thankful that aside from letting us enjoy in Residence Inn, they did appreciate and treated their guest well.  Thank you Residence inn!! Such a great experience.

Aside from magic show and dancing robots, Residence Inn also provides educational trip to kids. They do discuss all about the animals in the zoo, trivia and their history.

Picnic Grove is too wide to for us to stay in one place. After we tried the wohh! The breath taking Zipline, we walked to Hanging Bridge and took some pictures of it. I like the symmetry of the ropes. This is perfect for pre-nuptial shooting for couple who love adventure and nature. The hanging bridge is made of old wood and thick ropes. Like what I’m always saying, I’m afraid of heights yet I dare to cross the bridge as I can see that It is safe though it is old. It is connecting the picnic area where lots of cottages are located near the Zipline and the other part of the picnic grove where the entrance is near. 

hanging Bridge

Connecting Bridge between picnic area and zipline area

A view from Zipline waiting shed

A view from the Bridge

Who says a morning date is a corny thing?

Spice up a unique date experience in Picnic Grove Tagaytay. If you are a kind of person who loves surprises like me, then this maybe a good idea for you to try. Why don’t you set up a date in a park? Do you think it is an old school? Maybe yes, but still its unique nowadays and you and your special someone will definitely enjoy too!

Here are the following tips I would recommend:

1.   Plan ahead of time, plot a vacation leave or do it on weekend.

2.   Advise your partner that you are going to an outdoor place so she/he can prepare,   her/his most comfortable outfit. Imagine if you didn't tell him/her. 
      What if she wore a fitted dress that would make him irritable or he wore slacks.

3.    Wake up early in the morning on the actual day to prepare your personally made baon.   I think cooking or preparing for someone is one of the sweetest things you can do for your special someone.

4.   Best time in the morning to have a picnic is around 8am -11am. The sun is not too hot by that time. 

5.   Bring a music player or a mobile music player will do. Let the music merge with the nice ambiance to complete your romantic morning date.

6.   Then enjoy eating together while having a fun conversation.

Having a date can be sweet or even sweeter in the morning.

You may also try these after your picnic:

Zip line at Picnic Groove      

Zip line at Residence Inn  

Feel the height @ Palace in the Sky 

Back to Basic: Picnic - Bonding with the family, friends or It can be a romantic date set-up too!

Photo shoot at Picnic Groove Hanging Bridge 

Get in touch with exotic and friendly Animals that can only be seen at Residence Inn

Be amazed by the Magical Show at Residence Inn

Be mesmerized by the Overlooking views

Kids Field Trip at Residence Inn

Back Ridding at Picnic Groove

Foot Spa by little fishes at Picnic Groove

Picnic, Lake viewing and Picnic Groove

Souvenir shopping @ Picnic Groove and Palace in the Sky

Boating at Taal Lake

Suggested Readings:

 Must know: Where does the word Tagaytay came from?,

Information on how to get there: How to get to Tagaytay?

Must See: Witness the astonishing beauty of Tagaytay.

Must Stay At: Sit back and relax in Tagaytay. List of Inns, Pensions and hotels to stay at in Tagaytay plus reviews of some I already visited.

Must Eat: The taste of tagaytay. List of restaurants and recommended food to try.

Must Do: Unleash the energy in you as we explore tagaytay and try things we can do here.

MUST KNOW:

Tagaytay Picnic Grove Barrio Sungay Tagaytay City Cavite Tel: (63+46) 413-4206

 Picnic Grove is a public park and Zipline is the hottest Activity to try here.

Must Do: Back to Basic - Picnic with Family and Friends

Nowadays, people rarely spend time for a picnic with family or friends because of the warm weather and polluted air. It is very hard to spot a clean and fresh Park where we could stay and bond with friends. Usually, we go to mall and other covered and air-conditioned places for our comfortable bonding. However, we really cannot alternate the enjoyment that the wonderful green parks can bring.(I’m not against malls, because I do love malling). Even malls are now maintaining artificial green fields inside them or within their vicinity. Why do we not try again to be refreshed by nature’s calmness while we have Picnic Grove which is just near the City of Manila? Let us go back to basic, pack-up some lunch for the whole family and friends. Fill our tummy with personally made baon  and be mesmerized by the overlooking view of Taal Lake @ Picnic Grove.

Picnic Grove Entrance Fee : P 50.00

Parking: P 50.00

Cottage/ Table Rental : P 100.00 – P 200.00

You can also bring matt so you can have picnic on the ground for FREE.

Suggested Readings:

 Must know: Where does the word Tagaytay came from?,

Information on how to get there: How to get to Tagaytay?

Must See: Witness the astonishing beauty of Tagaytay.

Must Stay At: Sit back and relax in Tagaytay. List of Inns, Pensions and hotels to stay at in Tagaytay plus reviews of some I already visited.

Must Eat: The taste of tagaytay. List of restaurants and recommended food to try.

Must Do: Unleash the energy in you as we explore tagaytay and try things we can do here.

MUST KNOW – The Origin of Palace in the Sky and How to Get there.

Palace in the Sky is originally owned by Marcos Family (Former President Ferdinand Marcos) as their guest House and became open to the public when Marcos was dethroned as the Philippine president. It is also known as “People’s Park”

How to get to Palace in the Sky from Rotunda/ Olivarez Plaza:

Before getting to Olivarez Plaza, you may also know how to get to Rotunda/OlivarezPlaza from Manila. You can refer to this previous post.

From Rotunda/ Olivarez Plaza, you can see the Chowking. Facing Chowking, follow the road on your right side. This will take you to the terminal going to Palace in the Sky which is also the route going to Picnic Groove. The terminal is just a vacant lot which you may not recognize because the jeepneys are not visible as they parked at the inner part of the vacant lot. The terminal is along Chowking’s side. You may find it far if you will walk from Rotunda. Other option is to ride Tricycle directly from Rotunda to Palace in the Sky. It is more costly than to ride a jeep ofcourse.

Note that there is no Taxi in Tagaytay, anyway, expect that riding a tricycle may charge you a taxi fare price hehe..

  

Fare Cost:

Option 1: Jeepney going to Picnic groove/ Palace in the Sky

Option 2: Tricycle –  P 60 –P 100 depending on the driver

MUST DO: Feel the Thrill : Overlooking @ Palace in the Sky

The view of the Palace in the Sky is breath taking. You can see the magnificent view of Taal lake, Laguna Bay, Balayan and Manila Bay. Going up is challenge for aero phobic like me as I can see the cliff. I was totally surprised when we got there at the entrance! Just like any other visitors who were very thrilled as they reached the entrance too. Upon entering the entrance, we were welcomed by attractive flowers and different kinds of plants for sale. The ambiance is very foggy that I cant almost see the road. It wass just like the clouds were just within our reach. It is too cold given the fact that we’re in a higher place, the typhoon was also approaching that day. We attempted to go to the uttermost area so that we can perfectly see that highest view but we failed to do so because it is too foggy and the stairs were slippery due to rainfall. We found it dangerous if we proceed to walk more. We may not know if the rain will continue to fall and become heavy and it is possible that we’ll get stranded there at the top and no one could see us to help. Lol, maybe I’m li’ll bit paranoid of getting stranded. We only reached the second level of the open building ( It is how I call it) where there is a Mini Chapel and a Big statue of Jesus Christ.

Then we also stopped and waited for the rain to stop at the souvenir shop. It made me laugh when I saw the sign on the store that “Tourist should pay P5.00 for every picture taken in front of the shop”. 

Souvenir Shop

Tip: It is advisable to check the weather before going here.  You may not totally enjoy if it’s raining. Though my experience here was great, You may enjoy it more if you can roam around without having your umbrella while controlling your walk to prevent sliding. You may also see the clear view of Tagaytay from the highest point of Palace in the Sky. You may first check PAGASA Website: http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/

Entrance fee: P 30.00

  

Must EAT:

I’m not sure if there is a restaurant at its vicinity. However, there is a multipurpose store here. But I suggest, you MUST EAT on restaurants outside the Peoples Park listed on this post. Must Eat: The taste of tagaytay. List of restaurants and recommended food to try.

Suggested Readings:

Must know: Where does the word Tagaytay came from?,

Information on how to get there: How to get to Tagaytay?

Must See: Witness the astonishing beauty of Tagaytay.

Must Stay At: Sit back and relax in Tagaytay. List of Inns, Pensions and hotels to stay at in Tagaytay plus reviews of some I already visited.

Must Eat: The taste of tagaytay. List of restaurants and recommended food to try.

Must Do: Unleash the energy in you as we explore tagaytay and try things we can do here.

Suggested Readings:

 Must know: Where does the word Tagaytay came from?,

Information on how to get there: How to get to Tagaytay?

Must See: Witness the astonishing beauty of Tagaytay.

Must Stay At: Sit back and relax in Tagaytay. List of Inns, Pensions and hotels to stay at in Tagaytay plus reviews of some I already visited.

Must Eat: The taste of tagaytay. List of restaurants and recommended food to try.

Must Do: Unleash the energy in you as we explore tagaytay and try things we can do here.