Dear cecil,
Would like to see pictures of the zoo. I think I am totally amazed by the fact that the animals are not kept in the cages. I think I am glad to know that there is a cruelty free way of keeping animals. Would love it if you can also provide a link to such a zoo site. Thanks.

Dear Anon,
This is the official homepage of the Singapore Zoo:-
http://www.zoo.com.sg/openzoo/index.htm
Another link is at
http://cyberfair.gsn.org/tchs98/text/zoo/index.html
Quote: "The Open Concept
Ever wondered how the Singapore Zoological Gardens got its name as "The Open Zoo"? Well, the 'Open Zoo' was coined, not
because of the zoo's operating hours but rather to convey the concepts behind the animal exhibition designs and landscaping. "
(Although the above link is all text, you can find out concept and how it was originally developed, in Germany but did not take off in many older zoos because it is expensive to change the layout. Only newer zoo's are thus able to apply this concept).
For those who want to find out some of the attractions in Singapore can check out:-
http://www.travel.com.sg/ltours/template/5a/0,1391,111,00.html
This is another link:-
http://www.mediacity.com.sg/daiichi/
For those who want to find out more about Singapore, can visit:
http://www.sg
This is the `official' home page of Singapore.
For example, you can enter a search for `Zoo' to find out more links on the above site.
(I found all the above links from here)
Hope the above helps.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 3/4/00 11:01:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Would like to see pictures of
the zoo. I think I am totally
amazed by the fact that the
animals are not kept in the
cages. I think I am glad to
know that there is a cruelty
free way of keeping animals.
Would love it if you can also
provide a link to such a zoo
site. Thanks.

Dear Anon,
Singapore's Zoo, is separate from the Bird park.
Here are some of the links to the Singapore Bird Park. (It is also called `Jurong Bird Park' because it is located in a place called Jurong):-
http://www.sin.com.sg/sin/titles/birdpark.html
Under the above URL, click the Main Menu, to take you to Places of Interest in Singapore. You can find out more about the many facets of life, and other places of nature e.g. the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve:
Quote from the site url:
"Singapore is one of only two cities in the world to harbor a significant area of old-growth rainforest within its boundaries - the other being Rio de Janeiro. This 81-hectare reserve, 12km from city center and just a half km from a 30-storey apartment and shopping complex, contains more species of plants than the entire North American continent."

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Other links to the Bird park:-
http://www.asia-compass.com.sg/leisure/attractions/jbirdpark/jbirdpark.htm
http://www.travel.com.sg/ltours/template/5a/0,1391,87,00.html
Warmest Regards,
Cecil