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sitijusna@sitisharifah bt.muhammad

Maybe the public is not aware of its existence yet. What a pity cause the area is big enough to accommodate a good crowd. Looks like a great place for kids too.

Mdm Shilla
Singapore

Have a nice day…..

i just visited Danga Bay again (2 times in 2 weeks, hehe).. had to finish off my shopping trip since the first visit didn’t give me enough time to splurge!
(if u need private transport, i can give you a ride on my motorbike)

All’s good in Danga bay, love that place.
I only have 1 complaint – that is against the Animal Petting Zoo (located just behind the amusement rides and stonehenge sundial thingy).

I have already written in a formal complaint to ACRES and its chairman, Louis Ng, to get the zoo investigated for animal cruelty. I was there on the weekend and was appalled at some of the enclosures used to keep the animals!

Reasons are as follows:
Yes, most of the cages were clean and well stocked with water/food. However, the puny size of the cages made it nothing short of a prison for the animals!

-Primates were all stressed- cages were no more than 3 ft x 3 ft. Monkeys looked scared, hugging each other through grills of cages.
-Raccoons were stressed, jumping and climbing up and down repetitively.
– Sunbear was constantly gnawing on cage, trying to escape.
-Reptiles – monitor lizards, iguanas etc.. no space at all. The head and tail of the monitor lizards barely can fit in the cage!
Tiger – juvenile tiger named Simba – was being dragged around on metal chain. The “keeper” (more like a glorified security guard) was smoking and even tried to put the lit cigarette in the tiger’s mouth (I scolded him to stop).
-Birds & Parrots – the “keepers” were constantly tormenting them – poking them with fingers etc. Over-crowded cages.
-Horses: definitely hungry and not well feed. They went crazy the moment I bought some hay into their enclosures because they were starving.
-All the cages were bare metal grills – not good for the footing of the animals. No mats, shelter, blankets etc provided for the animals.
– Most cages kept under the bright, glaring spotlights. Animals can’t sleep at night.

** I even suspect a lot of the animals were caught and smuggled illegally into the “zoo”

Let the readers of your blog know about the atrocious conditions in which the animals are being kept. Just like you petitioned against Bee Cheng Hiang, i’m sure something can be done against Danga Bay Zoo. Veron, being a cat lover yourself, you may be keen to know they have many Bengal cats in captivity there as well..including kittens.

Wow I’m surprised you checked out Danga Bay too. Not many people know of that place. Although I like it much better than East Coast Park in Singapore, it doesn’t seem that popular with the crowds.

There’s an animal petting area? What animals do they have there? I have been to Danga Bay a handful of times, but not once have I come across this place!

It’s been months since I last went there. Without private transport, it’s quite a chore to get there. Well, ’til the next time!

I just visited Danga Bay yesterday – i remember you blogged about it so here i am, checking back on your trusty blog!
yep, that place is cool.. there are 2 parts- Danga Bay and Danga Beach. Its so much more happening and hip than East Coast Park in Singapore. It seems like our M’sian neighbours really know how to entertainment and party – ECP in Singapore is so stale..

Did you visit the animal petting area? Its like an interactive zoo.
Anyway, it was my first visit to Danga Bay yesterday – will be going back there more.

That 3 story ship is a restaurant (just to confirm your question in the blog). How often do you hang our at Danga?

cheers

Edmund

Ye man, already 4 to 5 years. Those were the happiest part of my UNI life with u and Junqian. I wish I still can stuff myself with that tonnes of food again, hehe. U are a Monster that time. Memorable =P.

If possible, do try out Permas Jaya Nasi Lemak and the beef satay near the seaside (ask around). U can forget about Changi Vilage or Punggol nasi lemak after that. I found a good map here http://www.realmalaysia.com/2006/05/09/dining-at-kampung-senibong-permas-jaya/
If your friend is able to get to Permas Bridge, it will be very easy to reach Kampung Senibong. Don’t miss it.

The waiter at Danga Bay very friendly but too bad I don’t touch liquor now after my pathetic dengue fever. If not, I will downed 3 jugs of Carlsberg cause it’s damn dirt cheap.

It’s been thousand of years since u last said u wanna venture into JUSCO Shopping Centre. When u going, the secret recipe there is waiting for u to patronise.

Hey I still remember it was 4-5 years ago when you brought me on my first ever trip to City Square!

Ting, there used to be a circus at Danga Bay one but now gone. if u wanna see fireworks, be sure to come here when there’s major concert like XIA RE BA DU or any celebration. eye-opening