Davao: The Philippine Eagle Center

The Philippine Eagle is widely believed to be one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world. Sadly, it is also among the most critically endangered species.

The Philippine Eagle Center in Davao serves as a home to these birds, aiming to prevent its extinction.

The Philippine Eagle Research and Nature Center (or also known as The Philippine Eagle Center, or Philippine Eagle Camp) is in a pocket of native forest in Malagos, just 45 minutes away from Davao City. Because the center simulates a tropical rain forest environment, visitors get to experience a bit of the country’s forest ecosystem.

The center currently works with 36 birds, some of them bred in captivity. They also care for several other species of birds, and even a few mammals and reptiles.  Short educational programs are provided for the visitors, such as the Keeper Talk which provides visitors with a chance to interact with an eagle with guidance from its caretaker. Another highlight is the camp’s falconry activity in which the birds are released from their enclosures and put on an unforgettable aerial performance.

To get to the Philippine Eagle Center, you can take a bus to Calinan from the Annil Terminal at corner Quirino and San Pedro Extension for Php 30. The camp is a ten minute pedicab ride from Calinan. You can also get there by jeepney. Board one goingto Calinan from Bankerohan Market or Agdao Market, then take a tricycle from Calinan to Malagos.

To enter the facility, guests are to pay a small fee which goes to funding the conservation actions and programs of the Philippine Eagle Foundation. By visiting the Philippine Eagle Center, you are not only getting an extraordinary experience, you are also doing your part in ensuring the survival of the Philippine Eagle.