Elle Marie in Singapore Zoo Part II: Nothing like the Animal Shows in the Zoo!

There are three animal shows in Singapore Zoo. Elle Marie and I made sure that we don't miss any of them.

First Stop: Splash Safari in the Splash Amphitheater.This show stars the jackass penguins, Californian sea lion, Caribbean Manatees and the pelicans. At first, Elle and I positioned ourselves in the front row (the nearest to the aguarium/stage). Good thing the host announced that unless we want to get wet, we need to transfer to another row. Hahaha! So we ended up in the right side of the stage. Still in the front row but this time with the glass cover!

As expected, anything that has to do with water excites Elle Marie. During the whole show, she was up and perky! Clapping her hands and closing her eyes to every exhibition that the sea creatures make! Yes, she did not get wet!


Second Stop: Elephants at Work and Play in the Elephants of Asia Before we went to see the elephants, Elle Marie and I decided to have lunch first at Ah Meng Restaurant just opposite the Splash Amphitheater. We want to make sure that we are ready for the succeeding shows!

This is not the first for Elle Marie to see elephants but she was ecstatic when she saw the elephants as if it was her first time! She way jumping up and down! clapping her hands (again!) and screaming "el pants"! Hahahaha! Needless to say, seeing my daughter very happy this way just takes out all the fatigue that I am feeling at that very moment...


Third Stop: Rainforest Fights Back at the Shaw Foundation Auditorium

The Shaw Foundation auditorium was just overwhelming. I read from their leaflet that it has 1600-seat capacity! We wanted to get near the stage hence, we had no option but to leave the stroller at the stroller park.

The show is about a treasure hunter who tried to make money out of destroying the rainforest. The animals in the rainforest fought back and the hunter learned his lesson the hard way. A very simple story but it will definitely stay in Elle Marie's mind because of the stars of the show that made the rainforest come alive! chimpanzees balancing on the rope, birds flying everywhere! ducks walking... it was one close encounter by Elle Marie.

What's nicer about this show? We got to have a photo op with the cast! Yes! that's Elle Marie and me after the show! and the one taking the photo is Filipino! He spoke to me in Pilipino when we went up the stage for the photo op! O, it was nice meeting fellow Filipinos working abroad:-)
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Show Times

At the Singapore Zoo, we believe in maintaining our animals' natural instincts and behaviours through activities. Such activities help to deepen our understanding towards them and even participate in the wonders of their ways!

Look out for the following animal presentations:

Rainforest Fights Back
Venue: Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
Daily: 10.30am and 1.30pm

Splash Safari
Venue: Splash Amphitheatre
Daily: 11:00am, 2:30pm and 5:00pm

Elephants At Work & Play
Venue: Elephants of Asia
Daily: 11.30am & 3.30pm