On our second day in Singapore we were taken to the Zoo where we had breakfast with the orang-utans It was so much fun being so close to these beautiful creatures. They came with their babies and the keepers gave them breakfast while we had our photos taken. We had our breakfast at the adjoining cafe.
I loved the way they cared for their babies just like we do.
Our village CEO and manager who looked after us on this week long tour of Singapore and Malacca.
After breakfast they swung off into the jungle of the zoo and we did a walking tour.
White Rhino
The zebras wouldn't pose for me so I took their patterns instead
We all took turns at calling the Meer cats Allen or Steve (from the funny BBC you tube skit)
Loved its headdress
There was an elephant show. (not sure about the ethics of this)
The rare white tiger wasn't interested in getting its photo taken.
Beautiful animals. I'm sure you are enjoying your trip.
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful photos of the beautiful animals. i hope the ethics are in order. i always worry about zoos. the mosque in the title photo is gorgeous too. i must say Diane you have a talent for photography, your photos are always fantastic.
ReplyDeletethe tiger must be kin to our dog Jake, that is how he looks at a camera. these are just wonderful and amazing. i love each and everyone... the organgtans eyes look human... color me jealous
ReplyDeleteI don't have a bucket list, but I really think I would like to have breakfast with the orangutans at Singapore's zoo.
ReplyDeleteHere's my third attempt to comment. Not sure what google was about. To sum up I wondered what the orangutans thought of breakfasting with you!
ReplyDeleteHello, wonderful images from your zoo tour. The Orangutan are cool. Great collection of photos. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead.
ReplyDeleteI've never had breakfast with an orangutan. This looks like a fabulous zoo -- you got some wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate you are being on this trip.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun trip. So many beautiful and exotic creatures. My camera chip would be full.
ReplyDeleteA rare white rhino!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think recently there was a TV report on these almost extinct animals????????????
I hope that Singapore Zoo has a pair.
Such attractive creatures - those orangutans!
Lucky for you that they have a separate restaurant......I doubt whether if they were let
loose near your table, you'd get nothing.
Colin
Good photo of the two of you.
ReplyDeleteAll the photos are nice and interesting as always.
That was quite special being able to watch the orang-utans from a close distance.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing, to have breakfast with the orangutans. I've only seen them up close through a glass wall and they seemed very intimidating. We've all seen photos of a whole zebra. I love your zebra stripes!
ReplyDeleteOkay that looks like totally too much fun!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a decent zoo.... and I would love to be that close to the orangutans. All of the larger apes (if that is the right term) make me think that maybe they shouldn't be in zoos any more than we should -- they are so like humans. (And but we still visit zoos and appreciate that often that is the only way to save a species).
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of zoos but it looks like the orangutans are happy if they are breeding. Another endangered animal. Have a good week and take care. T'other Diane
ReplyDeleteHow special to interact with orang-utans! I bet that's an experience for the memory bank!
ReplyDeleteI like your creativity with getting a workable zebra shot too, it's a great pic.
We used to visit Singapore for the weekend quite often when I lived in PNG. Also did several visits with work later on but looking at your shots there is so much more to see there these days. Your reportage is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You had a good collection of animals and birds. Sounds great. You must have had a wonderful time:)
ReplyDeleteThe orangutans looked happy! It was good to see a white rhino--they may only exist in zoos someday as they are sadly still being poached indiscriminately. Your zebra photos is very artsy--love it!
ReplyDeleteBreakfast at the zoo is quite an unusual and fun way to start the day, Diane. I was wondering if you ever did find more information about the elephants as you wondered about the show.
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