Things to Do in Davao City

A well-maintained city park right in the downtown area. Features a large statue of the Philippine eagle, a children's playground, and plenty of benches under big trees. Locals come here to jog, play chess, or just sit and read. Safe and clean, with s

🕐 06:00–21:00 daily

💡 Go late afternoon when the heat drops and the locals start gathering. The chess players near the south entrance are friendly and happy to chat. Free Wi-Fi near the main pavilion.

Home to hundreds of crocodiles from tiny hatchlings to massive 18-foot saltwater specimens. The entrance fee (150 PHP) also covers the butterfly garden and a small zoo with monkeys, birds and snakes. The highlight is the feeding session (usually week

🕐 09:00–17:00 daily

💡 Buy the bundle ticket (200 PHP) that includes the nearby Davao Butterfly House — it's a quiet, pretty place and a good contrast. Weekday afternoons are dead quiet, so you'll have the crocs mostly to yourself.

A 80-hectare mountain resort about an hour's drive from town. The day-use entrance fee (around 200 PHP) gives you access to manicured gardens, forest trails and lookout points over the Davao gulf. There's a small restaurant and plenty of shady spots

🕐 08:00–17:00 daily

💡 Skip the overpriced buffet lunch. Bring your own picnic and eat near the amphitheatre — there are benches and a view. Go early on a weekday to avoid the crowds.

A small museum tucked away in a residential area. Three rooms of exhibits covering the region's indigenous groups, colonial history and the city's agricultural roots. The displays are dated but informative, with good English labels. Entry is 50 PHP —

🕐 09:00–17:00 Mon–Sat, closed Sun

💡 Call ahead to check if they're open — hours can be erratic. Combine this with a walk around the nearby Japanese tunnel (a short tricycle ride away) for a history-focused morning.

A conservation facility about 45 minutes north of the city. The main draw is the Philippine eagle — one of the world's rarest raptors — but there are also monkeys, deer and various birds in spacious enclosures. Entry is 150 PHP for adults, well worth

🕐 08:00–17:00 daily

💡 The eagles are most active in the morning before it gets hot. Arrive at opening time (08:00) and head straight to the eagle flight demo area (usually around 09:00). Bring mosquito repellent.