“Be Kind To Every Kind” – Anonymous
Cebu is a true metropolis of a city. A great place for adventure enthusiasts and seekers to enjoy because they can experience what they want in a few hours drive away. Did you know that you can have a fun family weekend in Oslob while surrounded with some wild monkeys? Look no further than the Oslob Macaque Encounter where you can up and close personal with wild long-tailed macaques in their natural habitat.
An Overview of the Monkey Sanctuary
Oslob is a coastal town in Cebu province and also known for its beaches and marine life. There are so many things that you can do in this little town and one of those encounters is the unique experience that the Oslob Macaque Encounter offers their visitors. Here, visitors can observe and interact with wild long-tail macaques, locally known as “Monday,” in their natural habitat.
The sanctuary is managed by the Hagdan Oslob Monkey Protectors and Farmers Association (HOMPFA), is a haven for wild monkeys who are known for their friendly nature. Guided tours in the monkey sanctuary are offered for visitors to observe the wild monkeys up close without any barriers. The monkeys are visible on the national road and that makes everything convenient for tourists. This initiative also aids local farmers by allowing tourists to feed the monkeys and avoiding crop damage.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
RATES
- Operating Hours: Open Daily from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Entrance fee: N/A
- Monkey Feeding: ₱50.00 per kilo of banana
OTHER INFORMATION
- Official Oslob Tourism: (032) 344 1757
- Facebook Page: Hagdan OSLOB WILD Monkeys
- Email Address: [email protected]
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Sitio Bulak, Brgy. Hagdan, Oslob, Cebu City
- By Car: if you’re driving, you can take the Southern Cebu Coastal Road and follow the signs to Oslob. It will take you 2-3 hours to drive from Cebu City.
- By Public Transportation: for those relying on public transportation, you can take a bus from Cebu South Bus Terminal bound for Oslob. Once in Oslob, you can hire a tricycle or a motorbike taxi to reach Oslob Macaque.
