Philippine Eagle Conservation Centre

Davao

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Philippine Eagle Conservation Centre

The Philippine Eagle is the national treasure of the country, but an extremely rare and endangered species. The conservation centre has a breeding programme to protect this, one of the world’s largest eagles. Visitors can see them in special habitat areas.

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addressMalagos-Baguio Road, Brgy, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
emailphileagl@pldtdsl.net
openingHoursDaily 8am–4:30pm
phone+63 917 708 9084
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