Do you want to experience nature like never before? Want to get the thrill of exploring a deep and diverse jungle habitat? Or maybe just want to meet some of the most exotic animals? Read on, then. Here are some things you can check out in beautiful, exciting and natural Cogon Eco-Park in Dipolog.
Big Paradise
Cogon Eco-Park actually started as a reforestation project last 1958. With the project’s effort and success, there is now a 344 hectare park in the area. The large area of land is filled with all sorts of wildlife and fauna, all meant to be enjoyed and conserved. Hikes and trips help tourists get around, so you’ll never find a boring time in here. Picnic cottages and other tourist development spots are scattered all around the wonderful nature park.
Blast from the Past
The Cogon Eco-Park also has a replica of a Subanen Village. The Subanen were an ethnic tribe of people that used to live in the area. Visitors can get a first-hand experience on how these people lived. Detail was emphasized in the village, that it almost feels like traveling back to the past.
It’s a Jungle out there
Several conservation projects have also been pushed in the Cogon Eco-park. Endangered animals, such as monkeys, are kept safe in various cages in the park. An aviary is also found in the park, to cater to the many wonderful bird species of found in Dipolog. Several educational programs have been set-up in the area, in order for visitors to know more about the animals in Dipolog. For fauna, the Dipolog Cogon Eco-Park is also well known for promoting tree-planting activities. Some famous and beautiful trees found in the park are the Lumbayao, Tianong, Duguan, Yemane and of course, the park’s namesake, Cogon trees.
Dipolog’s Cogon Eco-Park is a wonderful place where you can experience and explore nature at its finest. The vast land that the Cogon Eco-Park occupies will assure you that you’ll never run out or tire of things to do. The replica Subanen Village not only will give you the opportunity to relieve the past, it’ll make you appreciate the park’s efforts on conserving a vital Filipino heritage. And the conservation programs on the park’s many diverse animal and plant species will make you realize how wonderful Filipino wildlife is. These and many other surprises await you in Dipolog. Make sure to visit Cogon Eco-Park!
