The imported giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, and gazelles, among others, have successfully bred and graze the preserve undisturbed. They share the land with endangered endemic animals like the Calamian deer, Palawan mouse deer, bear cat, leopard cat, tarsier, Palawan peacock pheasant, scaly anteater, porcupine and monitor lizard. The mangroves are home to the man-eating Philippine crocodile while offshore sea grass beds are the habitat of the rare dugong. Many endemic and migrant birds flock to the area. Safaris can be arranged with the park rangers.
Modest accommodations are available for overnight stay.
Although it is part of Luzon, Palawan borrows many dishes from the Visayas and Mindanao. A distinct characteristic of the island cuisine, however, is the use of green mangoes as souring agent in many dishes. International cookery is also widely available to serve the continuous influx of tourists. There are many restaurants on the main and side streets of Puerto Princesa offering varied international and native cuisines. Check out the restaurant row along Rizal Avenue.