Let's GO! ady: Loboc Tarsier

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What is the popular smallest animal in the Philippines that can be found in Bohol? They possess those cute gigantic eyes and are just active during night.

Yup. It’s the Tarsier!

After having our lunch on a floating restaurant, it’s now time to continue our land trip. Our next stop is the Tarsier Sanctuary.

Originally situated at the town of Corella, the sanctuary is transferred to Loboc since the former is off the tourist path. Way before, tourists can interact and touch them. But in their new location, tourists can just see them up close and personal and take pictures with them but are not allowed to touch them anymore. Our van driver said that the policy suddenly changed because there are cases of Tarsiers dying due to visitors possibly not handling them with care and these primates are known to be easily stressed out.

The sanctuary entrance has a wide space of waiting area and where the cashier booth is located. For 60pesos, you can now enter the up-hill viewing area and comes up with a pretty Tarsier Postcard!

The trail has different signs to follow like directions and guidelines that visitors should follow since this charming little tarsiers are really sensitive.

When we visited the sanctuary there are only 15 tarsiers displayed. I guess I missed some of them since I’ve just asked the personnel regarding the head count when we are already at the middle of the trail. And also they are actually hard to find and not easily noticeable. You’ll just able to become aware of them when a pile of people are like doing commotion on a particular area.

Also, these tiny guys looked like they are in disguise since they are covering with a dried leaves and plywood above. This actually serves as an umbrella for them in case it rains.

After the trail, you will pass on a bunch of Tarsier Souvenir Items and delicacies. There are wide varieties to choose from! Also, don’t forget to take a picture with the Tarsier but look alike Bat sculpture outside. Seriously they looked like a Bat because of their wide and white teeth. :)

Worry about finding a comfort room? It’s not a problem with this place. You can easily proceed on the entrance beside the Cashier booth. There are staffs waiting outside to assist you and ask you if you want some free tissue!