Zoo II

after some time spent on arrangement including last minute weather forecast update by mummy in the morning, the four families ~ Angs, Cheings, Chiams and Yeos head to the zoo with the kiddos in tow for a Family Date. Despite a fierce looking dark cloud spotted, it disperse within the next 20 mins and all look good for a zoo excursion.

Carpark is so damn full and they had to allow illegal parking at non designated lots, well it was NUS Family Day! argh! anyhow all managed to park and meet, entering the zoo at about 10.30am after some plans on what and where to go.

so it was decided to head to the Rainforest kidzworld for waterplay before the harsh sun rays appear over lunch. took a slow walk and along the way, stop and showed the animals to the kiddos. reached the destination and went on to take a look at the farm animals, pony, mini horse, goat. Think miss out rabbits! Despite being the 'role model', Zethan dare not feed the goats!

As the sky seem to look dark once again, all decide to change the kiddos at lightning speed for the water play. gosh the water is really cold, even for adults. Zethan being over whelmed by the crowd was very resistant even for water play which is a sight. Took him quite a while of warming up and there he goes stomping hard, treading in the water. But he is being very cautious and always ensure that mummy / daddy is close by.

The babes seem to be uninterested in water play for once or rather got tired of it pretty fast so off to change, ready for the Animals Friends Show at 12.30pm. Mummy had a very unpleasant brush with one of the staff there, quite unfortunately she did not note her name as mummy is contemplating whether to lodge a complain against her. You see, what happen was daddy park Zethan's stroller in a corner and when the show is due to start, she walked over and request for the stroller to be parked in the designated stroller bay. When queried if the stroller can be left close by as all were seated in the front row, she say no it was not allowed. so off goes daddy to park the stroller in the designated out-of-sight location. what peeved mummy off is that she did not appear to reinforce the same 'rules' to the many other strollers, not even to appeal to the owners to clear off the front row!

determined not to let such an idiot spoilt their day, the show was enjoyed more by mummy than Zethan. Zethan's enthusiasm is basically displayed with him clapping his hands with his monotanous expression all this while, no excitement exhibited. Went off for lunch @ Ah meng's restaurant to face a crazy queue and Zethan's fuss and meltdown isn't gonna help as well. Finally mummy get to eat in peace when he fall asleep.

After lunch, walked on to see the Hippos, kangeroos, emu, white tigers. Zethan only managed to catch a glimpse when he woke as all are about to leave the Australian Outback. As the sun is out and all are feeling the heat, proceed to B&J at the entrance before leaving. By this time Caleb and Cayden ko-ed.

So, yes all had a great time with great company blessed with nice weather. It is certainly nice to go on family date whereby everybody get to interact with each other be it the daddies, mummies or the kiddos (as if they really interact but they do at times). From mummy's observation, Zethan appear to be observing and looking on at the animals quietly thus no indication if he is enjoying himself except for a few oohs and ahhs along the way. Till the next family date!