Birthday Celebration at Zoobic Safari

November is really a birthday month for us. My mom, sister, brother, a few cousins and a lot of friends celebrate their birthday on this month. These people are who we call the Valentine babies because their parents got a little too much lovin' in February so after nine months, we got so many birthday celebrations! haha :)

It's my sister's time for her special day and she opted to spend it with us on a trip to Zoobic Safari. She bought her vouchers from Metrodeal several months ago, I told you, these discount vouchers are addicting. My sister got entrance tickets to the zoo for only half the price. The vouchers does not include the train ride,though, so we paid P50 per head before we got on the train. It was our second time to visit Zoobic but the kids were as excited as the first time. Here are some photos of our trip:

Sam can't get enough of the sheep

my nephew Keene feeding the birds

with the kids on a tram ride

watching the animal show from the top

After the zoo trip, it was time for lunch and we're off to Meat Plus. This place sits right across Freeport Exchange Shopping complex. It's a place that has a fast food setup but serves mouth watering steak. 

Sophie got her burger and fries, and my gravy  too

I found the burger a little dry but it was so packed and heavy that a person with an average appetite will have a hard time finishing one.

my sister and I got pork steak which I still dream about until now. 

Stephen and my nephew got their roast beef P320@.

The pork and beef are really delish, makes you want for more. The meat peels off from the bone so easily. Extra rice anyone? 

potato skin, salty goodness in every bite!

extra mashed potato

I can't remember how much each dish costs but our total bill was around P1,300. Not but because we ordered six main dishes and 2 sides. We decided to skip dessert as we were so full already.
After that late lunch, we did a little shopping at Freeport, Royal Subic and Duty Free.

It was an exhilarating day spent with my sister and her son. These two people hold a special place in our hearts. My kids call my sister Mama Joy and they love her to the hilt! As for me, she will always be my BFF :)

Happy birthday Sis! May you find more happiness in life. We love you!

GT - Memorable Summer

My birthday falls on summer season and I celebrate it with a trip to the beach. That was when I was single and pwedeng maggala anytime, anywhere. Now that I’m a mom, I don’t do that much often but I make sure I equally enjoy summer and my birthday with my family :0

My most fave summer experience would have to be last month’s trip to Zoobic Safari. That was the first time that we brought the kids out for a summer outing. Thinking that Sam is old enough to appreciate the outing experience, we brought them to see animals and have fun outdoors. My little boy and I celebrate our birthday in March so I know that our summer will always be memorable :)

the little girl was mesmerized by the crocs

little boy enjoyed watching the birds eat

after the fun and educational train ride


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Sam's Birthday Outing

To celebrate Sam’s 2^nd birthday, the family planned an out of town trip to Zoobic Safari.

A call to their Makati office got us a good package of 1,399.00. That covers for the 4 adults in this trip (Stephen and I and the 2 helpers). Children 3ft and below comes in free which means Sam has no charge so we just have to pay extra for her Ate Sophie. Justin, the very accommodating marketing officer of Zoomanity gave us discount card for Sophie’s ticket.

Before heading off to this adventure, I made sure that all the kids’ needs were prepared: water, milk, change of clothes (and diapers for Sam), lotsa dry and wet tissue, sunscreen, anti mosquito spray, hand sanitizer, some meds. I also make sure that we bring their health cards and baby books (esp. if we will be out of town for days).

Of course, mommy has to bring her essentials too: Sunscreen, face mist, make up kit (I only brought my no makeup makeup kit or else I would’ve brought a luggage! J), change of clothes, extra shoes/slippers, camera, shades, maps and other info I downloaded (aside from the set given by Zoomanity, it’s hard to get lost especially since it’s our first time to go there). Okay, so I brought more stuff than the rest of the family hehe J

We left the house before 9am and arrived in Zoobic at around 11am. The sun was high and mighty by the time we got there but the kids didn’t seem to mind. Sam was especially ecstatic to see the animals in the flesh. He was so proud to name the animals he knew: elephant (which he calls epant), tiger (the main attaction), chicken, duck, snake, monkey, horse, cat and diff. species of birds. It was his first time to see a camel and he insisted it was a horse J This place is really for kids. The tour was very educational and fun-filled. We surely will come back. 

Sharing with you some of our pics:

inside the souvenir shop

Sophie listens intently to the orientation

parakeets immediately flew towards my hand as soon as I opened it

more birds to feed

ostrich egg that is equivalent to one dozen chicken eggs. so much calories in there!

with the kids during the Aeta performance

Sophie never missed a photo opt with these standees

Sam kept coming back to this goat in the petting area

An Aeta in flight during a warrior dance

photo opt after the train ride

he wouldn't come close because we don't have food for him

Our next stop...shopping! Stephen was looking for a new pair of basketball shoes while I am trying my luck on a Tory Burch Reva flats (trivia: Reva collections was named after Tory’s stylish mom). No luck for me and Stephen, though, but it’s okay. We were able to buy some home essentials from Royal Subic and Freeport Exchange. I finally got myself a slip resistant yoga mat! J Next stop, kid-friendly retaurant for dinner. While we searched for a place to dine, we passed by the beach and decided to stop a while. The rich color of the sunset and the the lively atmosphere beckoned. There were people playing frisbee, eating, swimming while others simply sit and watch the sun set. Playing and running got us really hungry so we headed off to dinner after a few minutes.

We decided to dine in the nearest and haven’t tried resto: Texas Joe's. This is a nice place for family to dine: spacious, serving is quick and the food is mouthwatering. When you dine with kids, it's important that the service if fast and good. We love the ribs while Sophie and Sam wouldn’t get off the wooden horses on the porch.

tortilla soup, really good for less than 100 bucks

the 7-slab ribs, P760.00. Oh, you have to taste their mashed potato

this chicken is crispy on the outside but tender in the inside :)

the wooded horses are hit with the kids

paintings made by artistic kids :)

the inviting interior