The Singapore Zoo

This may sound silly to some of you, but one of the main reasons we wanted to visit Singapore was to see the zoo; we had heard that it was unlike any other zoo in the world, because their exhibits were done such that you felt like you were viewing them not in a cage, behind bars, but in a natural setting. I know people who feel that zoos are horrible places, and I would agree that the older zoos are not the perfect environment for an animal, but I have always felt that zoos are very important for education about conservation and for connecting people to the wild world that we coexist with. They also play a huge role in trying to save endangered species, and the Singapore Zoo is no exception. I also have to say, that after visiting the Zoo, I was not disppointed, and will very likely visit again some day.

Watching the families of over 70 Hamadryas Baboons was awesome. Normally you see two or three animals and they look completely bored, but to see multiple family groups interacting, and with many young involved, it reminded me of the chaos of some human families!

Mahoots demonstrate the work capabilities of their elephant companions.

We got the chance to hand feed captive-bred Manatees, another species that is in danger of extinction.

White Bengel Tiger. The zoo has three of these beautiful animals.

To see the rest of the pictures from our visit to the Singapore zoo, please visit our web album.

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The Singapore Zoo

Sep 12, 2006 - 33 Photos