Center for Tropical Conservation Studies

The garden started in the 1960s as a tree planting project and field laboratory studies facility by the Silliman University Biology Department.

In 1990, it became the country’s first captive breeding center for the Philippine Spotted Deer (Cervus Alfredi). Since then, the garden’s captive breeding program has expanded to include other endangered wildlife unique to the Philippines.

By 1996, the garden had grown to include over twenty animals and twenty-four plant species. The place was named the A.Y. Reyes Zoological and Botanical Garden after the late botanist, Prof. Alfredo Y. Reyes who helped start and develop the garden.

Schedule
Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mondays to Saturdays

Donation Fees
Php 5.00 - twelve years and below
Php 10.00 - thirteen and above

The Dog-Faced Fruit Bat
or Common Fruit Bat, they live from lowland primary and secondary forests to mangroves, cultivated areas, and parks and gardens. It feeds on small fruits, figs and nectar.

The Visayan Spotted Deer
is a nocturnal and endangered species of deer located primarily in the rainforests of the Visayan islands of Panay and Negros.

The Visayan Warty Pig
is a critically endangered species of pig because of habitat loss, food shortages and hunting. It receives its name from the three pairs of fleshy "warts" present on the visage of the boar.

The Negros Bleeding-heart Pigeon
is one of a number of species of ground doves in the genus Gallicolumba that are called "bleeding-hearts". They get this name from a splash of vivid red color at the centre of their white breasts.

The Luzon Bleeding-heart Pigeon
is the species in which this feature is most pronounced, and on first sight it is hard to believe that the bird has not recently been wounded, especially because of the reddish hue extending down the belly.

The Visayan Tarictic Hornbill
is a hornbill found in rainforests on the islands of Panay, Negros. The adults show sexual dimorphism where the female is black, and the male is of cream color.

The Asiatic reticulated python
is a species of python found in Southeast Asia. Adults can grow to over 28 feet (8.7 m)in length but normally grow to an average of 10-20 feet. They are the world's longest snakes and longest reptile.

The Philippine Crocodile
does not get as big as some of the saltwater crocodiles that are indigenous to the same area. This species of crocodile is one of the most severely threatened species around.

The Philippine Long-tailed Macaque
is already extinct in much of its original range. Unfortunately, they are often road killed, accidentally electrocuted by live wires, and sometimes stoned.

Ipil Street, Daro
6200 Dumaguete City
Negros Oriental, Philippines

Tel.No.: (035) 422-6002 local 314
Email: biology@su.edu.ph



	History Schedule & Fees Collection Contact The garden started in the 1960s as a tree planting project and field laboratory studies facility by the Silliman University Biology Department. In 1990, it became the country’s first captive breeding center for the Philippine Spotted Deer (Cervus Alfredi). Since then, the garden’s captive breeding program has expanded to include other endangered wildlife unique to the Philippines. By 1996, the garden had grown to include over twenty animals and twenty-four plant species. The place was named the A.Y. Reyes Zoological and Botanical Garden after the late botanist, Prof. Alfredo Y. Reyes who helped start and develop the garden. Schedule Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mondays to Saturdays Donation Fees Php 5.00 - twelve years and below Php 10.00 - thirteen and above The Dog-Faced Fruit Bat or Common Fruit Bat, they live from lowland primary and secondary forests to mangroves, cultivated areas, and parks and gardens. It feeds on small fruits, figs and nectar. The Visayan Spotted Deer is a nocturnal and endangered species of deer located primarily in the rainforests of the Visayan islands of Panay and Negros. The Visayan Warty Pig is a critically endangered species of pig because of habitat loss, food shortages and hunting. It receives its name from the three pairs of fleshy "warts" present on the visage of the boar. The Negros Bleeding-heart Pigeon is one of a number of species of ground doves in the genus Gallicolumba that are called "bleeding-hearts". They get this name from a splash of vivid red color at the centre of their white breasts. The Luzon Bleeding-heart Pigeon is the species in which this feature is most pronounced, and on first sight it is hard to believe that the bird has not recently been wounded, especially because of the reddish hue extending down the belly. The Visayan Tarictic Hornbill is a hornbill found in rainforests on the islands of Panay, Negros. The adults show sexual dimorphism where the female is black, and the male is of cream color. The Asiatic reticulated python is a species of python found in Southeast Asia. Adults can grow to over 28 feet (8.7 m)in length but normally grow to an average of 10-20 feet. They are the world's longest snakes and longest reptile. The Philippine Crocodile does not get as big as some of the saltwater crocodiles that are indigenous to the same area. This species of crocodile is one of the most severely threatened species around. The Philippine Long-tailed Macaque is already extinct in much of its original range. Unfortunately, they are often road killed, accidentally electrocuted by live wires, and sometimes stoned. Ipil Street, Daro 6200 Dumaguete City Negros Oriental, Philippines Tel.No.: (035) 422-6002 local 314 Email: biology@su.edu.ph
	Silliman University Dumaguete City 6200 Philippines