We haven't been to the zoo in a long, long time. Partly because during the late afternoon in Singapore, it's either blazing 35 degrees celsius, or thunderstorming. Neither of which are ideal for exploring the zoo. But last weekend, we decided to head out even though the skies were dark grey; and was I glad we did.
Chubbs got a great view of all three white tigers lounging for the first time. We even caught one of the tigers nuzzling another, when he was about to move to the back of the enclosure. It was so sweet!
Our favourite's still the pygmy hippos, but unfortunately, their exhibit was closed. However, we spied around, and found a lone pygmy hippo swimming around in a pool. We were mesmerized, watching the hippo use one foot to scoot around gracefully like a ballerina. Too cute!
Chubbs also loved the African penguins. They were huddled together in a group, and the little one sang, "Hold your partner, two by two..." Something he sings in school everyday.
We saw the flamingoes before we left, and heard them sqwaking for the first time too. And near the entrance of the zoo, there's the otter exhibit, which is usually quiet for lack of otter activity. But the rain brought them out to play, and they were swimming happily around, chasing each other and chattering away happily. Never knew that otters sounded like rats.
Chubbs enjoyed himself because he saw and heard many things for the first time. But he was disappointed we didn't get to see animals such as elephants, tigers, lemurs and lions because the rain didn't allow us to venture too far. We'll have to come back soon!
