Singapore Zoo's Night Safari Hosting Sumatran Orangutan Safari Zoo Run 2010

By Isabel Cheng

Singapore - Excitement is buzzing in the air again for walkers, joggers and runners at the prospect of participating in Safari Zoo Run 2010, a run to mark the death anniversary of Singapore’s most beloved Sumatran orang-utan, Ah Meng! Here again for the second year, avid runners and families with children will enjoy the unique experience of running amidst the lush greenery and wildlife. Registration is now open for the 6.2 km run, which will be held on 6th Feb 2010 Saturday at 3.30pm.

“Earlier this year, the Safari Zoo Run managed to attract 4000 enthusiastic runners of all ages to run in memory of Ah Meng. The Safari Zoo Run 2010 is slightly different from this year’s. One of the categories next year is a competitive run for children at half the distance that of adults. Children with enthusiasm for competitive run can participate in the run,” said Ms Fanny Lai, Group CEO, Wildlife Reserves Singapore.

The aLIVE Fastest Kid, is the competitive run category for children between 10 to 12 years old. Non-competitive category is open to families, individuals and children looking to bond over a jog or stroll on a weekend.

Race prizes would be awarded to the top three winners of aLIVE Fastest Kid. Winners will bag a trophy, hampers worth up to $200 and an exclusive Ah Meng Soft Toy. All registered participants are entitled to a dip in lucky draw. The three numbers called will walk away with a 42”inch LCD TV, a netbook worth $599 and a home entertainment set worth $ 399.

The 6.2km fun run will begin at the coach bay area between Night Safari and Singapore Zoo covering the 3.2 km run at Night Safari before continuing with the Singapore Zoo route, while the 3.2km competitive route only covers the areas in Night Safari.

With the flag-off at 4 pm for the fun run and 3.30pm for the aLIVE Fastest kid run, runners will have the luxury to complete the run by 6.00pm. For safety purposes, the maximum total participants for the run are limited to 6,000. Registration is now open and will close on January 10, 2010. As health and safety is a concern, participants below 18 years old will need to obtain parental or guardian consent. The indemnity form can be downloaded from Safari Zoo Run website below.

Registration fee for adult (13 years and above) is at S$38 and for child (3-12 years) is S$18. The entry pack will come with an exclusive Safari Zoo Run dry-fit running tee, exclusive Safari Zoo Run bib number, an exclusive bag with sponsored items, an exclusive completion medal for competitive category only, free entry to Singapore Zoo from 1pm onward, 50% discount on Night Safari tickets, 20% F&B items and one lucky draw ticket.

For more information on rules and regulations, and to make credit card payments please log on to http://www.safarizoorun.com.sg 

For Group Registration, download the group registration form, fill in the necessary field in the form and email the completed form to group@safarizoorun.com.sg.

ABOUT SINGAPORE ZOO
Set in a rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo's world famous "Open Concept” offers the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature. Home to over 2,500 specimens from 315 species, 29% of which are threatened, the Zoo has attained a strong reputation internationally for its conservation initiatives and breeding programmes. To better meet the healthcare needs of its animals and working towards its aspiration to become a leading global centre of excellence for veterinary healthcare and research, a purpose-built Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre was set up in March 2006. In 2008, 1.6 million visitors enjoyed the experiential learning experience at the 28-hectare award-winning Zoo. Singapore Zoo is part of Wildlife Reserves Singapore. The Zoo is designated a wildlife rescue centre by the governing authority.

Singapore Zoo is located at 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826. More information can be found at www.zoo.com.sg

ABOUT NIGHT SAFARI
Night Safari, the world’s first wildlife park for nocturnal animals is an eight-time winner of the Best Visitor Attraction Experience, awarded by Singapore Tourism Board. This internationally acclaimed leisure attraction embodies innovation and creativity in products and services, and service quality, thus attracting more than 1.1 million visitors yearly. Over 1,000 animals from 115 species (of which almost 30% are threatened) inhabit the 40-hectare park.

In line with its mission to promote biodiversity, the park focuses on the captive breeding of threatened species. Over the years, it has bred Malayan tigers, Asian elephants, fishing cats, red dholes, anoas, markhors, bantengs and Malayan tapirs, among other endangered species. A visitor’s experience at Night Safari is not limited to animals but extends to experiential dining segments with the park’s award winning Gourmet Safari Experience, where visitors dine onboard a tram traversing the eight geographical zones. The park can be explored either on foot via three walking trails, or by tram. Night Safari is part of Wildlife Reserves Singapore and is a designated wildlife rescue centre by the governing authority.

Night Safari is located at 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826. More information can be found at www.nightsafari.com.sg

To view Singapore Zoo's Night Sarai's web site, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-2282-Night_Safari