An 8,000 strong crowd took a run on the wild side when they took part in the Safari Zoo Run 2013, held on the first weekend of the Year of the Snake.
Participants got to run amidst the lush greenery of the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari as wild creatures watched. The race was flagged off Guest-of-Honour Mr Liang Eng Hwa (Member of Parliament, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC) along with Mr Lee Meng Tat, CEO, Wildlife Reserves Singapore and Ms Isabel Cheng, Chief Marketing Officer, Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
Participants also took part in snake-tivities after the run, such as visiting a snake-themed educational booth, viewing an auspicious snake showcase at Singapore Zoo’s Rainforest Walk, and engaging in hand painting activities.
Many participants also visited the Reptile Garden and where over 20 species of snakes were on display. Now in its fifth year, Safari Zoo Run was conceptualised in memory of orang utan Ah Meng, one of Singapore’s most adored animal personalities.
The objectives of Safari Zoo Run are to encourage family bonding and promote healthy lifestyle amongst Singaporeans. The run also aids in wildlife conservation, with S$100,000 from the run going towards the care of endangered animals in Night Safari and Singapore Zoo, as well as the adoption of orang utan Ah Meng Junior.
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