Singapore Zoo

 

This morning, Harry & I set off for the zoo precinct once again. Kerri has opted out and went off to explore Chinatown and Little India. We visited the zoo this morning and will follow with Bird Paradice  this afternoon.

We had already seen an extensive range of animals at the night zoo and the daytime zoo was no different. Along with a tiger, we saw three spotted cats including a serval (above)....

A leopard that was climbing the rockwork and tree in the enclosure...

And a pair of cheethas that were chilling out in the shade.

We stopped for a while to watch the sea lion show.

There were some impressive reptiles including a Komodo Dragon (above) and Iguana (Below).

The butterfly house was a favourite, as was Harry's bright clothing.

The Fragile Forest was essentially an aviary but had a lot more than birds. The Ringtailed Lemeurs were not fussed by the human visitors.

The Fragile forest was home to a sloth (above) that was hanging out pretending to be like the neigbours (below).

The Fragile Forest did have plenty of birds from the bizaar Black-casqued hornbill (above) to the beautiful Crowned Pideons (below).

We were lucky enough to see a couple of different species of poison dart frogs in the reptile house (Yes, I am aware they are amphibions, but that is where they were).

The usual suspect were there too. Primates, giraffes and hippos amongst others.

We were done by lunch time and needed a break. In all, the zoo was a pretty decent experience. It is well designed and maintained so both the animals and visitors are comfortable.

Next up... Bird Paradice.

Bumboat Cruise

 This evening, (after we had some spicy Mexican for dinner at Clarke Quay), we took a Bumboat Cruise down river and out into Marina Bay.

The Cruise started and finished at Clarke Quay, which was lit up for the night time festivities.

The cruise sets off down river past the heritage listed Boat Quay (above).

It passes The Fullerton Hotel just before passing under the Jubilee bridge (below) and into Marina Bay.

We were treated to an excellent view of the Merlion and more of the enormous Fullerton Hotel.

The Downtown high rise buildings behind the Fullerton Bay Hotel.

Further around the bay, the Marina Bay Sands in night colours.

The Art Science Museum.

The Singapore Flyer with the Helix Bridge in the foreground.

And finally, Theatre by the Bay.

Before heading back up river and under multiple bridges.

Another busy day complete.

Sentosa Island

 

Today, we set off for Sentosa Island again. Harry was keen to go to Adventure Cove Water Park, and we thought we'd do a bit of exploring as well.

We changed up the method of getting across to the island. This time we rode the gondola instead of the monorail. We were a bit hesitant because there were storms about and we could see lightning a bit close for comfort but still went through with it and made it to the island unscathed.

The gondola station is at the top of the hill, so we had to walk down to the boardwalk that starts at Universal Studios & the Aquarium.

We were turned away from the water park initially because the rides were temporarily closed due to the lightning. It wasn't too long before Harry & I were off to explore the waterslides. Kerri opted out and explored the island instead.

I sugar coat it. Adventure Cove isn't the best water park I've ever been to. It probably doesn't even measure up to The Maze in the Perth's north. Having said that, it was a good place to get some reprieve from the heat an humidity for a few hours. The highlight was the lazy river that seemed to go on forever through various waterfalls, obstacles, caves, a wave surge, and even though an tunnel under a large pool containing fish and rays.

Meanwhile, Kerri explored the island on foot and by utilising the gondola that traverses the island.

Kerri did a perfume making session at Scentopia....

She rode the gondola to the far end of the Island and Siloso beach. Unfortunately, the beaches are closed due to an oil spill from a bulk carrier a few weeks ago. The clean up is nearly complete.

Once Harry & I were done on the water slide, we too rode the cross island gondola.

For us, it was a sight seeing venture. The island is covered in dense vegetation.

The pritine sandy beach of Siloso beach (above) seems out of context with the array of bulk carriers moored offshore.

Having explored Sentosa to our liking, we set off back the mainland and our hotel pool for an afternoon cool off.