Orangutans, Tapirs and Much More

We spent a great day at the Singapore Zoo.  The zoo is a model of the 'open zoo' concept so the animal areas were large with limited fencing.  In fact, it seemed that all that separated us from some very large animals (the lions included) were deep ditchs or moats.  

The most impressive displays were: (1) the fragile forest biodome - which included an open area which we were able to walk through with butterflies, bats, lemurs and sloths in the trees around us, (2) the orangutans - the first free range orangutan area of its kind and (3) the orchid garden and tropical crops plantation - where we could show Mom and Dad all our favourite southeast Asian fruits. Caleb's favourite animals were the crocodiles. The stop at the crocodile tank was the only time he was awake since that is where he was fed!

One of the most unique animals we saw, the Malayan tapir.

The white tigers were beautiful! 

Caleb and Dad checking out the lemurs.

Mom and Dad and the orangutans.

Caleb enjoying the zoo.