Tag: zoo
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Taipei Zoo: A Journey to See Taiwan’s Beloved Giant Pandas
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Whenever I visit a new destination, I always look for experiences that I cannot easily find back home. In Taiwan, that mission became crystal clear even before we unpacked our bags—we were going to see the giant pandas. So, our first adventure in Taiwan naturally led us to the famous Taipei…
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Negros Forests and Ecological Foundation: Nature in the City
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I’m entering my 12th month as a returning resident of my hometown, Bacolod City, in Negros Occidental, Philippines. I’m beginning to feel as if it’s a long-term travel. There are still more roads to take, more food to try (yup, yup!), and more leaves to turn as I continue to…
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First-time at the Chiang Mai Night Safari: Animal Encounters
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Porcupines. Wild boars. Hyenas. Tigers. Lions. One by one these animal species appeared in the glass-enclosed arena as part of an informative and entertaining show on the Night Predators. This is the Chiang Mai Night Safari. Located in the Hang Dong District in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the safari is 12…
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River Safari and Singapore Zoo: Re-discovering Wildlife
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The River Safari was where my long-running quest to see a giant panda finally came to an end. The attraction, now known as River Wonders, forms part of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The reserve also includes the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, and Bird Paradise. I had already experienced the Night Safari. However, this was my first chance to…