The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center (NAPWC) lies in the heart of Quezon City. It serves as an oasis in a highly urbanized environment where various species of flora and fauna can be found.

The 22.7-hectare NAPWC is under the management and administration of the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), a staff bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), responsible in managing the country’s Protected Area System and providing directions for the conservation of the nation’s biodiversity. Its offices are integrated to the overall landscape of the Park.

The NAPWC envisions to be a world-class ecotourism destination and a venue for biodiversity conservation and education on Philippine endemic and rare wild flora and fauna. Its mission is to provide a broad spectrum of outdoor recreational and ecotourism opportunities with areas to play, appreciate the nature and gain delightful experiences.

All year round, the Park becomes the venue for various educational, scientific, civil, religious and recreational activities as well as orchid shows, garden and science fairs as it provides facilities conducive for such events.

Vision

The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center as a sustainable tourism destination; a learning laboratory on Philippine native and endemic flora and fauna; with rich biodiversity, which reduces the impacts of urbanization and improves the health and well-being of the people.

Mission

To assimilate nature in order to provide holistic outdoor recreation and sustainable tourism opportunities in a highly urbanized environment, with areas for recreation, nature appreciation and education on Philippine wildlife and biodiversity conservation.

Functions

The Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center which shall be under the Office of the Director shall manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of NAPWC including the National Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (NWRRC), and shall undertake activities such as the following:

• Formulate specific policies, plans and programs for the management and operations of NAPWC and NWRCC following and approved Master Development Plan and other relevant Plans;
• Implement plan and programs that will ensure the protection of wildlife resources and safety of visitors inside the NAPWC and NWRCC while providing for meaningful visitor experiences;
• Develop and implement and advocacy program for NAPWC visitors and researchers;
• Manage the NAPWC facilities and amenities, as well as, the execution of all relevant contracts, Memoranda of Agreements/Understanding and other Agreements related to NAPWC;
• Establish linkages with concerned offices and institutions to develop the NAPWC as model urban park under NIPAS;
• Coordinate/Liaise with the BMB Divisions for the effective implementation of NAPWC policies, plans and programs; and,
• Perform other functions as may be assigned.

Facilities for nature appreciation

Various structures and facilities can be found within the Park – from an open-air venue to a serene patch, which serve as venues for special, social and educational activities. These include the following:

• Amphitheater
  The open-air amphitheater allows the visitors to enjoy an impressive view of the man-made lagoon and can accommodate about 500 – 600 people.
• Tea House
  The Tea House can accommodate 40 – 50 persons and is ideal for workshops, seminars, meetings and for intimate celebrations.
• Fishing Village
  The Fishing Village imitates the native fishing villages in Mindanao. It includes five (5) houses on stilts at the edge of the lagoon, which can accommodate 100 – 150 persons. This venue is ideal for wedding receptions and other social functions.
• Picnic Sheds
  The Park offers five (5) picnic sheds which can be rented by the visitors.
• Bulwagan Ninoy
  Formerly known as the “Visitor’s Center”, this two-storey building houses several function rooms ideal for meetings, seminars and conferences. It is for official use only.
• Gazebo
  Gazebo, an open farm-type cottage almost hidden among the lush vegetation in the middle of the lagoon, is for official use.
• Leonard Co Native Garden
  Found within the premises of Bulwagan Ninoy, the Leonard Co Native Garden was inaugurated in honor of Leonard Co, a botanist and plant taxonomist, who had remarkable contributions in the world of botany.
• Don Jose Sanvictores Grove
  It was established in honor of Don Jose Sanvictores, a foremost lumberman-conservationist who pioneered the practice of selective logging and the first to implement second cycle harvest in the Aras-asan Timber Co. in Eastern Mindanao.

The four-hectare man-made lagoon serves as habitat for nine (9) species of fish which includes tilapia, carp, mudfish, gouramy, sand goby fish (biya), catfish and silver theraponid. Its depth ranges from 3 to 15 feet.

Another popular site within the Park is the Wildlife Rescue Center. It serves as a repository and rehabilitation facility for confiscated, donated or abandoned wild animals. It serves as a venue for public education, training and research for students, biologists and researchers.

Further, the BMB offices are integrated to the overall landscape of the Park.

NAPWC Rates and Fees

To: All Park Visitors

Please be advised of the revised rates of fees for entrance, facilities and commercial filming and photography which will take effect on February 01, 2017.

Entrance Fees

Fees for the Use of Facilities

Commercial Filming and Commercial Photography Fee