Baluarte ni Singson

These are pictures that we took during our visit to the Baluarte ni Singson. This is a very big place of sprawling hills and open fields that is owned by Governer Chavit Singson. It's just a wonderful place to spend a day tour and they do not collect any entrance fee at all, it's all free. It has been said that this is Chavit Singson's gift to the people of Vigan. The people were also given a space at the entrance of the mini-zoo where they conduct their livelihood businesses selling pasalubongs to tourists. Near the entrance of the building are some tame macaw birds that could be hand-feed. They also have miniature horses that draws a cart for those who are interested for a ride. It's wonderful just watching the Albino deers and ostriches grazing together on the green fields. The spotted deer has a fenced field of its own that is located near the Yellow Submarine.  Schools that are giving educational tours should bring the children to this place. This is also a must- see for tourists both foreign and locals. It is a good tourist attraction in Vigan Ilocus Sur aside from the Heritage streets and houses that are listed in UNESCO. There are many other kinds of animals in this mini-zoo and I did some search on the internet about some of these animals that we've seen in this Baluarte.

Bengal Tigers: Fast Facts

Type:

Mammal

Diet:

Carnivore

Average life span in the wild:

8 to 10 years

Size:

Head and body, 5 to 6 ft (1.5 to 1.8 m); tail, 2 to 3 ft (0.6 to 0.9 m)

Weight:

240 to 500 lbs (109 to 227 kg)

Protection status:

Endangered

Did you know?

A tiger's roar can be heard as far as 2 mi (3 km) away.

Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

Ostriches: Fast Facts

Type:

Bird

Diet:

Omnivore

Average life span in the wild:

30 to 40 years

Size:

7 to 9 ft (2.1 to 2.7 m)

Weight:

220 to 350 lbs (100 to 160 kg)

Group name:

Herd

Did you know?

The ostrich has the largest eye of any land animal. Its eye measures almost 2 in (5 cm) across.

Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

 

 

Iguana: Fast Facts

Type:

Reptile

Diet:

Herbivore

Average life span in the wild:

20 years

Size:

6.6 ft (2 m)

Weight:

11 lbs (5 kg)

Did you know?

In Central America, where iguana meat is frequently consumed, iguanas are referred to as "bamboo chicken" or "chicken of the trees."

Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:

Source: National Geographics