Start The Lunar New Year With The God Of Fortune At Singapore Zoo

By Isabel Cheng

Singapore - Ox-picious calves at Singapore Zoo this Chinese New Year. Usher in the Year of the Ox with traditional and auspicious highlights at the Singapore Zoo. With the God of Fortune, lion dance and photo opportunities with our calves, there’s plenty of ox-picious Chinese New Year family activities waiting for you at the Zoo. Meet An An and Le Le, two very special calves and take a photograph with them to mark the beginning of a prosperous year. Mingle with the God of Fortune and let him foretell your destiny.

Be enthralled by the agile twin lions as they execute death-defying stunts on high poles. Look out for the cheeky antics of the big head doll as you try to rub the lions’ heads for good luck. Curious about what’s in store for you in terms of career, health, wealth and romance in the coming year? Then read about your zodiac at the respective animal exhibits throughout the Zoo.

Join in the wild and ox-picious festivities at Singapore Zoo this lunar new year!Wildlife Reserves Singapore Group 80 Mandai Lake Road S729826 Tel: (65) 6269 3411 Fax: (65) 6365 2331 Co. Reg. No. 20005890K

Details: Photography with Auspicious Calf An An or Le Le Venue : Rainforest Kidzworld Singapore Zoo 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826 Dates : 24 Jan – 9 Feb 2009 Time : 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 Jan and 1, 7, 8 Feb 2009 10.00am – 4.00pm 28, 29, 30 Jan and 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 Feb 11.00am – 12.00pm and 2.30pm – 3.30pm Cost : $10.00 per family (guests to use their own camera)  (Normal admission rates of $18.00 for adults and $9.00 for children between 3-12 years apply) Maximum 5 persons per family. Weather permitting.

Receive Your Fortune (God of Fortune appearance) Venue : Singapore Zoo Entrance 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826 Dates : 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2009 Time : 10.40am and 2.40pm Admission : No admission fee required.

Photos: #1 God of Fortune,  #2 Lion on stilts.  Credit: Wildlife Reserves Singapore