Yiyi's First Trip to Singapore - Day 2
On the second day, we started our day early. With a kid, there are so many things to prepare. Bathing Yiyi, preparing her stuff, clothing, food, milk etc. Once done, we headed to the hotel's restaurant for breakfast.
Look at Yiyi, she was relaxing and having some bread. Notice the red patch on her face, it's a mosquito bite she got from Malacca.
After breakfast, we headed north toward Woodlands for the zoo. The parking is Autopass based, you will need to scan your card when exit. Entrance to the zoo costs S$14. The tram (train) ride is S$4. So for S$18, you get the entrance ticket and the tram ride. You can also get baby strollers from them, but I am not sure whether you need to rent it or they loan it to visitors.
The zoo adopts an open concept, which simulates the creature's natural habitat. We didn't see any cage or enclosures to keep the creatures from human (or is it the other way). All the compounds were separated by a ditch.
This Siamang greeted us when we entered the zoo.
Barbary Sheep
A rhino and a baby rhino
The lions lazing around in the hot afternoon.
Leopard. The zoo installed some sort of microphone near this animal (a long range mic, I thnk), and it was amplified through a speaker outside the glass panel. So we could hear the leopard growl.
Buaya's Waggy Tail
I find it funny when a lot of people actually took photos of this bronze seal, when the real thing is just around the corner.
The elephants making their way for the animal rides. In this zoo, you can ride the elephant, pony and the horse carriage.
We went around on feet, walking from one section to another, following the recommended trail on the map. It was a very hot day, and it was really difficult keeping Yiyi comfortable. She was sweating and at the same time, tired. But there were a lot of shades in the zoo, as well as shelters, restaurants, food & drink kiosk, washrooms etc.
We didn't catch any of the shows featured, as Yiyi was tired. So we decided to take the tram around the zoo and head back to the hotel. There were 4 stops in the zoo. The tram ticket allows only 4 stops, aka one complete round. The idea is to take the tram, and alight at each stop to explore the surroundings.
When we were leaving, I saw something that I know I got to try. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream!! Yeay!! I ordered a large cup, three big scoops of delicious, mouth-watering, icy-cool chocolate chips, berries and vanilla ice-cream.
At night, we walked to Clarke Quay for sight-seeing.
The stinking river on the way to Clarke Quay.
There's a reverse bungee/slingshot ride at the Clarke Quay. Bungee jumping was not banned in Singapore but not one application has been successful previously. Not until mid 2003 where their ex-PM gave them the green light, to encourage risk-taking culture in Singaporean.
ARRRGHHHHHhhhhhh............
So how's the trip? It was great, I say. We also managed to visit Mami's sister. At the end of the trip, we asked Yiyi to say goodbye to the hotel. She cried and refuse to leave. ha ha ha... Now, whenever we asked her whether she wants to stay in a hotel, she said "YES!". So I guess she had a great time.
Look at Yiyi, she was relaxing and having some bread. Notice the red patch on her face, it's a mosquito bite she got from Malacca.
After breakfast, we headed north toward Woodlands for the zoo. The parking is Autopass based, you will need to scan your card when exit. Entrance to the zoo costs S$14. The tram (train) ride is S$4. So for S$18, you get the entrance ticket and the tram ride. You can also get baby strollers from them, but I am not sure whether you need to rent it or they loan it to visitors.
The zoo adopts an open concept, which simulates the creature's natural habitat. We didn't see any cage or enclosures to keep the creatures from human (or is it the other way). All the compounds were separated by a ditch.
This Siamang greeted us when we entered the zoo.
Barbary Sheep
A rhino and a baby rhino
The lions lazing around in the hot afternoon.
Leopard. The zoo installed some sort of microphone near this animal (a long range mic, I thnk), and it was amplified through a speaker outside the glass panel. So we could hear the leopard growl.
Buaya's Waggy Tail
I find it funny when a lot of people actually took photos of this bronze seal, when the real thing is just around the corner.
The elephants making their way for the animal rides. In this zoo, you can ride the elephant, pony and the horse carriage.
We went around on feet, walking from one section to another, following the recommended trail on the map. It was a very hot day, and it was really difficult keeping Yiyi comfortable. She was sweating and at the same time, tired. But there were a lot of shades in the zoo, as well as shelters, restaurants, food & drink kiosk, washrooms etc.
We didn't catch any of the shows featured, as Yiyi was tired. So we decided to take the tram around the zoo and head back to the hotel. There were 4 stops in the zoo. The tram ticket allows only 4 stops, aka one complete round. The idea is to take the tram, and alight at each stop to explore the surroundings.
When we were leaving, I saw something that I know I got to try. Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream!! Yeay!! I ordered a large cup, three big scoops of delicious, mouth-watering, icy-cool chocolate chips, berries and vanilla ice-cream.
At night, we walked to Clarke Quay for sight-seeing.
The stinking river on the way to Clarke Quay.
There's a reverse bungee/slingshot ride at the Clarke Quay. Bungee jumping was not banned in Singapore but not one application has been successful previously. Not until mid 2003 where their ex-PM gave them the green light, to encourage risk-taking culture in Singaporean.
ARRRGHHHHHhhhhhh............
So how's the trip? It was great, I say. We also managed to visit Mami's sister. At the end of the trip, we asked Yiyi to say goodbye to the hotel. She cried and refuse to leave. ha ha ha... Now, whenever we asked her whether she wants to stay in a hotel, she said "YES!". So I guess she had a great time.
posted by Papi @ 4/01/2005 10:35:00 AM
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