An Amazing Bird Show at the Malagos Garden
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The Malagos Garden Resort, with the support of the Department of Tourism and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, will hold the Malagos Garden’s Amazing Bird Show at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Diliman, Quezon City from October 19, 2004 to January 30, 2005.

According to Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, the show will help promote ecotourism in the country as well as educate Filipinos on the need to conserve the widely diverse species of birds that inhabit the Philippines, their natural habitats, and the environment as a whole.

The bird show will have its first run in Metro Manila since it was first staged at the Malagos Garden Resort in Davao in April 2002. It has been educating children and adults alike on the different species of birds and on how they can contribute to the conservation of threatened bird species, the rehabilitation of sick and injured wild birds, and the protection of their natural habitats.

Around 200 trained birds, performing either individually or as a group, are sure to provide the audience with a unique experience as they educate and entertain them through various tricks. Spectators will surely delight as they listen to some of the birds sing and watch some of them play basketball, ride a scooter, go through hoops, dance, pick up trash, and interact with the audience.

Dr. Roberto “Bo” Puentespina, the veterinarian and wildlife conservationist behind the bird show said, “Our bird show teaches children about environmental preservation and respect for other living creatures.” He had also produced shows that featured various animals, such as dogs, horses, goats, etc., with the same goal of educating children through an entertaining way.

The bird show is only one of the primary activities of the Malagos Garden Resort’s Bird Park. The park is constantly on the look-out for ways to ensure the survival of wildlife.

The proceeds from the bird show at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center will be used for the center’s infrastructural and landscaping projects and to shoulder the costs of sheltering the birds and fund research on wildlife conservation and rehabilitation.

Durano hopes that the bird show will provide enlightenment to a lot of people as regards the plight of the country’s environment and wildlife. A healthy environment and a thriving wildlife will ensure more tourism, more jobs, and more socio-economic freedom for most Filipinos.

The Philippines is home to 576 species of birds. Some of these species may be found only in the Philippines or also in some parts of Southeast Asia. Most of them are threatened.

Those who have inquiries may get in touch with the Malagos Garden Resort’s Quezon City office through telephone numbers (632) 929-9310 and 929-9306.

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