21/06/2025
🐾 Honoring the Tarsier: Why "Quiet & Small" Is Beautiful
At GlorMar Travel & Tours, we deeply value both your experience and the wellbeing of the beloved tarsiers in Bohol. We understand the feedback that the sanctuary seemed "too small and uneventful"—this is actually a sign of responsible, compassionate conservation.
1. Fragile in Every Sense
– Physically: Philippine tarsiers weigh just 80–165 g, with delicate skeletons and thin skulls— even minor touch can be life‑threatening.
– Emotionally: They react strongly to stress—loud noises, bright lights, or handling can cause them to panic, self‑injure, or even “bang their heads."
2. Masters of Stillness
Tarsiers are nocturnal, extremely shy, and lead solitary lives deep in the forest.
To protect them:
Low visitor numbers are essential to keep noise and disruption minimal.
Sightings are often brief and quiet—allowing them to behave naturally.
3. A Conservation Imperative
These captivating creatures are Near Threatened and exist in shrinking, fragmented habitats.
They face combined threats from:
Deforestation and light/noise pollution
Illegal pet trade—heartbreakingly, most tarsiers die in captivity, sometimes even by su***de
4. Why Sanctuary Sizes Are Limited
The sanctuaries are purposefully compact and respectfully managed. They recreate a semi-wild setting with dense foliage and minimal human presence—supporting tarsiers’ needs to roam, eat insects, and rest without disturbance.
Sanctuary staff regulate conditions carefully—no flash photography, whispers only, limited group sizes—to ensure tarsiers remain calm, healthy, and stress‑free.
💚 Why This Experience Is Worth It
Ethical wildlife tourism: Prioritizing respect for wildlife over spectacle.
Conservation in action: Your visit supports protected habitat and local education programs.
True wildlife encounter: Witnessing a gently swaying tarsier in its natural behavior is priceless—and rare.
📌 What You Can Do
1. Arrive with patience—these creatures live on their time.
2. Stay quiet and alert to the guide’s cues.
3. Skip the flash and close-up selfies—give them space and peace.
4. Ask questions about sanctuary care and conservation initiatives.
In Closing
The tarsier sanctuary may be small, but that’s a reflection of its purpose: to protect, not to entertain. By keeping human impact minimal, GlorMar Travel & Tours ensures these tiny primates thrive. Your understanding and respect help preserve a species that is rare, fragile, and incredibly precious.
Thank you for choosing tours that care—helping tarsiers remain wild, safe, and serene. 🌿
