I've always dreamed of having a pet tiger. Liked them better than lions or ponies even. But since that isn't feasible nor legal, the next best thing is seeing them close at hand. And like a kid oohed and ahhed at the majestic white creatures at the Singapore Zoo.
There was still a lot to see so I had to bid them farewell and trained my lenses on the other denizens of the place. They do have an excellent collection of animals. The tamer of the lot you can even feed by hand on scheduled token feeding sessions or watch during various educational shows.
It's wonderful and amazing how the zoo keeps the animals in spacious, well landscaped enclosures that closely mimic their natural habitat. No constricting cages here. For visitors there are glass panels that allow for unobtrusive viewing.
Not only are the animals well taken care of, the zoo also conducts studies and has successful breeding programs that help ensure the continuity of the species hosted there.
There's plenty of greenery everywhere to keep even visitors cool on shaded walks. And if you do get tired of walking, there are trams and scooters you can hop on for stress free circumnavigation of the place.
We enjoyed touring the place very much. Certainly worth a visit. Without going on a safari, where else can you see a Nyala peering back curiously at close quarters?
Or pet a giraffe's head while giving it some treats?
And watch a lion lounge lazily on the next corner?
And ride on a friendly elephant?
Enjoy the fauna...
And go on a boat ride
...all on the same day?
