Zoological Excursion

Sometimes, looking like a tourist can't be avoided. Today was one of those days as we made our way to the Singapore Zoo.

Some observations: Even in Singapore, you can expect the same crazy price inflation/ variation that is reserved for places that attract loads of western visitors and/or any airport. Can of Coke lite - normal brother price : $1.20, Zoo price : $3.75, then a whopping $4.50 at the Night Safari.

But now, the animals. Pictures supplied by Leigh.
If you have ever been to Wereebee Open range Zoo and not seen the Rhino because it was hiding kilometres away (like us) then here is an Asian Rhino, drinking no less.
This is a foreign specimen of what is commonly known as the tired and perhaps cranky girlfriend. (exhaustus- crankus)
A monkey. I don't know what kind.
An Indian Elephant. They have 5. The largest male is 53 years old..
A creative shot of a giant turtle. I didn't get too close because the last one of these I encountered at the Melbourne Zoo, aged 6, bit me and crushed my fingers :(
An Iguana - just chilling. One of his brothers in the enclosure was shedding it's skin. Ewww.
This looks fake doesn't it? It is real.. An esturine croc, which was happily holding this position.
One of several African penguins. So I guess they don't mind the weather.
Filthy Baboons.. The pink bum is a bit disturbing. It's a sign of dominance in the males, and shall we say, 'ripeness' in the ladies.
I don't remember what these are, but it's a great shot.
Another ass shot.
I believe this is a bearded lizard, one of two varieties of lizard which are considered dangerous to humans.
Very cute monkey that randomly jumped out of the trees to frolic with us.. Until the little Singaporian girl started jumping and pointing at it.
A backflipping Otter. These little things STANK. They urinate to mark their territory..
The majestic white Tiger. We were lucky to see all 3 tigers right after a feeding session so they were quite playful and active.
A large foreheaded fish.
A small fish.

A Fantastic day. We waited around for the Night Safari which takes you on a guided tram ride around the Zoo.. It was good but not $28 good.