Philip's Animal Garden, Noord: Hours, Address, Philip's Animal Garden Reviews: 4.5/5
Philip's Animal Garden
Philip's Animal Garden
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Philips animal garden is a nonprofit organization. We do not rely on governmental support and get our resources entirely out of tours, theme-days and donations. The funds acquired will be solely and fully used to guarantee the wellbeing of the animals in several ways, such as: The safety and cleanness of the environment (habitat). All the required and necessary (expensive) vaccines that differ per animal. To provide for the specific maintenance and specific diets which are required to guarantee health and longevity of the species. Veterinarian care.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
Features animals
Learn more about animal welfare in tourismSuggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Philip's Animal Garden
The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
194 within 5 kms
Aruba Dr Coco
4
0.8 km₹
Cafe 080
271
2.3 km₹ • Dutch • Bar • Cafe
Sweet Peppers Restaurant Aruba
443
2.4 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Caribbean • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Charles Grill
9
2 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Caribbean • Bar • Barbecue
Mi Dudu
67
2.1 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Caribbean • Seafood
The Little One
13
2.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • American • Caribbean • Bar
Ceviches Poolbar & Restaurant
16
2.4 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • International
Bar Restaurant TOPACIO
17
2.3 km₹₹ - ₹₹₹ • Caribbean • Cajun & Creole • Greek
Indo
148
2.7 km₹ • Asian • Indonesian • Vegetarian Friendly
"Anna-Maria's Autentico Ristorante Italiano".
1,065
2.9 km₹₹₹₹ • Italian • Tuscan • Sicilian
Attractions
22 within 5 kms
Saint Franciscus Church
728
0.8 kmReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Alto Vista Chapel
1,607
0.8 kmReligious Sites
The Butterfly Farm
2,976
4.3 kmNature & Wildlife Areas • Farms
Palm Beach
8,376
3.8 kmBeaches
Aruba Aloe Factory, Museum and Store
1,366
4.6 kmFactory Outlets
Aruba Glass Ceramics
83
1.7 kmArt Galleries
Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations
623
4.5 kmGeologic Formations
St. Ann's Catholic Church
68
2.3 kmChurches & Cathedrals
The Casino at The Ritz-Carlton
716
3.9 kmCasinos
Casino at the Hyatt Regency Aruba
723
3.8 kmCasinos
Contribute
Popular mentions
4.5
1,194 reviews
Excellent
873
Very good
226
Average
73
Poor
15
Terrible
7
Taylor
2 contributions
My experience at the Philip’s Animal Garden
Apr 2021 • Friends
I had a wonderful time at Philip’s Animal Garden during my stay in Aruba. The tour included a chance to see and feed the beautiful animals that are housed there. Next was riding on the ATVs or in the UTVs(your preference) and going on a tour through the desert. They also provide you with a face covering that can cover your head completely, and you have the choice to purchase some goggles for $10! Or you can wear your own sun shades! On the tour itself you can stop along the way and take pictures of the beautiful scenery, and even grab a bite to eat if you get hungry. The last stop of the tour you have the choice to jump off the cliff into a very shallow body of water. (About 7ft deep) this was the highlight of my tour! I had amazing tour guides named JoJo and Robert! Both were very knowledgeable about the history of the area, funny and professional! I would go here again!
Written 4 May 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kailee B
34 contributions
Cute, but needs work
Apr 2021 • Family
Although the en closures were a bit run down and sad looking, they held the necessities for the animals. They looked rather healthy too, for the most part. They had a wide variety of animals, and food to feed the animals came with the tickets. It’s a cute little place and if you like animals, it’s a definitely a must see. It’s $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.
Written 29 April 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lindsay hughes
1 contribution
please help the animals
Apr 2021 • Family
some of the animals looked to be in good condition but others had no water, were in small cages, and looked starved. their were 4 ostrich’s stuck in a very small pen and 2 mini horses in a small concrete pen with no light. the monkeys were in the worst condition. a few monkeys in the back looked distressed and one looked starved. they had the tiniest cages and were pacing. the other monkeys looked extremely lonely and just sad.
Written 2 April 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kris
2 contributions
Watch the crook at the front gate!
Apr 2021
Decent experience, but I strongly disliked the crook at the front gate who tried to add an additional $5 to the entrance fee for his own benefit! After he realized that we knew what the prices were supposed to be, he told us he would give us a "discount."
Lots and lots of goats! It was fun to get to feed the animals. I was hoping to get a tour or see someone talk about the animals, but during our visit for two hours or so, there wasn't any staff around.
Lots and lots of goats! It was fun to get to feed the animals. I was hoping to get a tour or see someone talk about the animals, but during our visit for two hours or so, there wasn't any staff around.
Written 1 April 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mariah A
2 contributions
Professional, clean, must see
Feb 2021 • Couples
This place is a must visit!! You donate a small entrance fee and you receive a bag of food to feed the animal. Devon at the front was amazing, he told us the history of the place and about each animal. He was so professional and made the experience so much better. Devon was so good I thought he was one of the owners!! The monkeys were the best part, they would hold our hand and interact with us. When we tried to leave they would yell for us to come back. The zoo was very clean and you can tell the animals are well cared for. Will be visiting everytime I’m on the island!
Written 29 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kristi518
17 contributions
Well kept little "Zoo"
Mar 2021
Free entrance although they take donations to help run the facilities. It appeared that almost all areas were well maintained compared to other zoos we have visited. None of the food machines were in working order so we didn't get a chance to feed any of the animals. We only saw 1 worker during our 2 hours stay. May I suggest setting up an option to have volunteers help during their visit to feed/water animals? Quite a variety of animals & lots of shade options to get out of the sun.
Written 24 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nicole E
Hightstown, NJ23 contributions
Great time
Mar 2021 • Couples
For all the reviews criticizing this rescue, be realistic. It is a RESCUE not a 5 star zoo. These animals are being given an opportunity to survive and you are being given an opportunity to interact and feed them (give them lots of head scratches!) it can be hot so dress accordingly and bring water. Admission gives you a bag of feed. I noticed guinea pigs (bring them lettuce! I am a proud guinea pig mom back home) enjoy your time and get to know the wildlife of Aruba. All entry fees go to running the establishment and taking care of the animals, so is ten dollars really that much? We will be back!
Written 21 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
taureau44
Denver, CO60 contributions
good time
Feb 2021
spent an hour around the garden, keep it clean, overall it was interesting to see all those animals there,
Written 25 February 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Brian K
Schenectady, NY624 contributions
Nice place
Jan 2021
We went here to visit the animals and had a great time. They give you food to feed most animals and tell you not to feed some. It was nicely set up and we enjoyed this adventure very much. A great place to walk around and just take in the sights.
Written 17 February 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
tdhill03
Newark, NJ72 contributions
Tons of animals!
Dec 2020
Fantastic place with a lot of different animals. Like everything in Aruba, it is not terribly far from the main areas. Great place to take children whilst in Aruba.
Written 18 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Phoenyx-Floyd
Atlanta, GA916 contributions
What's the admission price per adult and per child? Does my 3-year old have to pay?
snoopydoo
Florida207 contributions
Not sure about the three year old but it’s well worth a few bucks extra donation- these folks work so hard to care for these animals (as you’ll see if you there). It’s a beautiful animal menagerie.
Sightsee00612757263
0 contributions
What is the cost per adult? Can I purchase tickets online in advance?
TXhome1225
Brenham, TX1,551 contributions
Still accepting only cash. USD $10, includes bag of treats for animals.
Worthwhile. Go early in the day.
Enjoy!
mandem07
Logan, Utah29 contributions
Will be visiting Aruba on a cruise with kids. Have anyone visited here during a port stop on a cruise. Wondering if it’s doable or if we will spend most of the day traveling back & forth?
VolunteerMark
Noord, Aruba0 contributions
Depending on traffic, about 20 minutes travel time to get Philips Animal Garden via cab. Average time spent at the garden by our visitors vary from 1 hour to many hours.
mandem07
Logan, Utah29 contributions
Will be visiting Aruba on a cruise with kids. Have anyone visited here during a port stop on a cruise. Wondering if it’s doable or if we will spend most of the day traveling back & forth?
huk69466
Valparaiso, IN39 contributions
You can get there by taxi and stay 2-3 hrs. They have recently built Cafe on the Zoo property. Be sure to visit Peter the monkey. He has very large cage as you walk in the zoo to the left and far back. Ask anyone at zoo if you can’t find him. We have been there twice and spent well over an hour each time petting/rubbing Peter. He is do friendly.
Cindy M
Barron, WI19 contributions
I would love to visit this sanctuary but am deathly afraid of snakes. Are the roaming free too, like many of the other animals I've read reviews about or are they contained?
MarktheVolunteer
Noord, Aruba6 contributions
All of the snakes that have been rescued are all housed inside enclosures that can only be accessed by the staff of Philips Animal Garden.
D3261FW
241 contributions
I emailed this question to the email address listed on your website and are yet to receive a response. I will try my luck here. Is there a restaurant at this establishment for snacks or drinks?
Thank you!
MarktheVolunteer
Noord, Aruba6 contributions
Currently there is not.
DANVER6915
0 contributions
Buenos dias amigos. Me gustaria hacer la excursion. Cuanto es el costo para 2 personas?
MarktheVolunteer
Noord, Aruba6 contributions
Buenos dias.
The entry donation is $10.00 per person.
We will give you a bag of treats for the animal rescues and if you like one or volunteers will give you a short tour.
Philly_McGee
Toronto, Ontario2 contributions
We're travelling via cruise ship to Aruba next year, and this seems like a great place to take our kids, aged 3 and 5. What would be the best way for us to get to the Animal Garden?
MarktheVolunteer
Noord, Aruba6 contributions
Good Morning thank you for considering Philips Animal Garden during your stop here in Aruba.
The kids will LOVE the garden. There are very few places in the world where they would be able to get up close and hand feed the likes of baby dwarf goats or llamas and miniature pony's, let alone feed a camel or kangaroo!!!!
The best / easiest way to get here is via taxi.
Have a safe cruise hope to see you and the young one's here at Philips Animal Garden next year.
Dlouiseg4
2 contributions
Can children go on the ATV tour? I seemed to only find age 18 and older?
MarktheVolunteer
Noord, Aruba6 contributions
18 and older is the industry norm, which we adhere to for DRIVERS of both ATV (single person) and UTV (2 person) off road machines.
For those younger then 18 they can ride as a passenger in the UTV which seats 2 people (driver and passenger) as young as 12 years of age.
We also have private Jeep and Hummer tours that seat up to 8 people for the groups that don't wish to drive and have one of our tour guides take them on their own private tour.
If I can be of further assistance please let me know.
Thank you