Singapore - Day 2

On the 2nd day we decided to visit the famous Singapore Zoo. We left the hotel around 10.30am and reached the zoo in less than 30 mins. We took a taxi cause it was Sunday and there were no ERP or surcharges. The taxi fare came to approx S$15 which we're more than happy to pay since we're travelling with a toddler, a stroller and 2 bags.

My colleague bought me the Zoo Pass for S$12.60 per adult using her NTUC card. Entrance fee for Hayley is FOC. It was her Christmas gift to me :-). You can also purchase it online at S$18 per adult. Visit the Singapore Zoo website for more information.

I have to say I am extremely impressed with the zoo. It was such a nice place to visit with kids or even toddlers. The zoo was very baby friendly with lots of clean and equipped toilets (every cubicle has toilet papers!) and clean rest areas. The entire zoo has big shady trees and paths suitable for strollers. Thankfully the weather that day was great too.

Apart from the many types of animals, they even have a kids water park in the zoo. My little girl enjoyed herself so much playing with water. As it was a Sunday, the place was packed with people. But still we had fun and enjoyed it very much. Hayley took an hour nap (thank God for strollers) and we left the zoo around 5pm. Here are some photos to share:

My daughter calls this 'panda'

Posing with the tortoise, her favourite

Orang utans roaming free

Polar bear, first in Asia

The water park

These are supposed to be called 'white' rhinos

Zebras

Penguins

Elephant show

Papa is half dead, baby is still energetic

Kangaroos

Fishes

admiring.......

these, the white tigers

huge crocodiles

On the 2nd night, we stayed with aunt Cheryl and uncle John (papa's elder sister and bro in law). After dinner, uncle John drove us along Orchard Road to see the Christmas lights and decor. It was indeed beautiful. It was our first time celebrating or sort of celebrating Christmas in Singapore.