The kids are not smiling, this is not because eXplorerkid is lame, but because they are exhausted from 2 hours of crazy Fun.
As the name implies, kids can have a fun-filled Mega Play time at eXplorerkid!
Multilevel platforms for kids to climb, slide and swing. They were chasing each other all over eXplorerkid! You need not ask them whether they enjoy Downtown East’s indoor playground.
Plenty of space for my little hamsters to play tag-team catching. Here, the smaller ones will have an advantage as they can squeeze through the obstacles like guinea pigs!
Video : Daddy make the mistake of trying to catch the kids. It was painful to watch him contort his 1.8m frame trying to wriggle through some crevices. The kids had a field day throwing their balls and darts at poor Daddy!
At Ball’O’City, the siblings enjoy shooting at other kids (and adults)!
All decent playgrounds must have ball pits, and eXplorerkid’s will also change colours. The blue purple combination looks like a swimming pool.
If they have spare energy, try rock climbing.
A lot of padding are laid out on the floor to cushion any falls. Parents would appreciate the extra safety measures.
Ticketing details.
We would like to thanks eXplorerkid for the fun invitation! Our kids (even the 11years old) had a Fun day chasing each other all around!
Do pop by our Fanpage album for more photos. Latest updates and promotions about eXplorerkid on their website and fanpage.
*the other eXplorerkid venue is at Ang Mo Kio hub.
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Thanks to eXplorerkid, we have five unlimited playtime tickets (worth $30 each) to giveaway!
1. Contest is on our Fanpage
2. Fans must first LIKE eXplorerkid and SengkangBabies Fanpage
3. Leave your name and email on our Fanpage (or you can message email address to us)
4. Just answer this easy Question: Where are the two eXplorerkid outlets located?
5. Share this page (refer step 3) on your Facebook Wall and tag @SengkangBabiesBlog
(so that we know you are participating)
6. Contest ends 30Jul 11pm, and five winners will be randomly picked
How often do we get to see Manta Rays feed?
At 2014’s Science Festival, you will get to see the Manta Rays feed at S.E.A Aquarium.
Daddy was invited to a Feeding Frenzy Trail last week. Over 2 hours, participants will better understand the feeding habits of the marine creatures at SEA Aquarium and how the meals are prepared.
We started our tour with Jaws. Different Jaws, different purpose, for chomping, grinding etc. Daddy has a fear of sharks no thanks to Hollywood’s infamous Great White JAWS.
Moray eels are known for their bad attitudes, and you do not want to mess dive with them.
They always look sneaky and nasty behind their lairs, waiting to ambush unsuspecting preys.
Daddy always has a soft spot for the jelly fish. As they pulses and glides across the water tanks, they look so graceful and carefree.
Beware, under their lethargic outlook, Jelly fish’s tentacles are lined with toxins, waiting to sting and paralyse their next meal.
Through the microscopes, we peep into the food chain of the Marine world. Micro organisms (planktons) at the bottom of the food chain are so small yet they can sustain the largest mammals on Earth. Really Amazing!
From Planktons to Krills (small shrimps), some of the feed can actually be cultured. We learn that photosynthesis allows algae to thrive (coated) on the rock surfaces, and some micro organisms will then feast on the algae.
Under the Ocean, big fish eat small fish (大鱼吃小鱼).
Everyone will get a better understanding of marine life and their diet. We try to match a few marine life to their favourite meals.
Cockles, the same fat juicy ones in our Char Kway Teow, are also stingrays’ delights.
We made our way to the roof of Open Ocean.
To Daddy, Feeding Frenzy’s highlight is watching the magnificent Manta Rays surface and swallow their lunch! As it swims up, followed by a school of fish, the aquarist will pour the feed straight into the ray’s mouth.
It looks like a giant vacuum-machine in action, Cool!
Video : Magnificent Manta Rays gliding through the Open Ocean
We see all sorts of seafood in the food preparation area, not unlike our wet market.
The meals will be separated into containers and labelled, and aquarists will then deliver them to the S.E.A Aquarium’s inhabitants.
Portions, schedules, food types and even supplements, everything runs likes clockwork inside the kitchen.
Some other things we learn along the way.
– Aquarists are specialists who look after the fish (definition here)
– Bluetanks (some blue fish) like to peck on the corals, aquarists will coat a layer of Mazuri gel beforehand
– Supplements like garlic and vitamins are mixed in the feed, to help improve fish’s body immune system.
– The freezer is a cool -22 degrees celsius!
We heard the last feed for the day at S.E.A Aquarium is 4pm, and breakfast 8am the next day.
As Feeding Frenzy Trail starts at 8.30am, participants will be be able to witness some of the feeding actions. And since S.E.A Aquarium opens at 10am, the whole aquarium is yours!
Due to bad weather, we could not feed the 20,000 coral fishes at Rainbow reef (Adventure Cove Waterpark). Our kids love their previous snorkeling experiece!
(image credit RWS)
To quote from S.E.A Aquarium : “Dedicated to marine conservation, education and research, S.E.A Aquarium aims to transform the way students learn about marine life through educational programmes catered for students of all levels, by interacting with marine animals and learning from marine life specialists.”
Daddy finds the 2 hours “Feeding Frenzy trail” highly educational and enriching. Do take note that participants are not required to swim or snorkel to feed the fishes.
More details about Feeding Frenzy can be found on Science Festival‘s homepage.
Dates: 20, 26, 27, 28 July and 9, 10 August
Time:8:30am – 10:30am
Pre-registration is required for “Feeding Frenzy Trail” (suitable for kids 6+ )
Telephone: +65 65777515 or Email: public.programmes@rwsentosa.com
(Please quote ‘Feeding Frenzy Trail – SSF 2014) in email subject
Max: 20 pax
Tickets: $20 (excluding admission to S.E.A. Aquarium)
More details about Singapore Science Festival can be found on their website and Fanpage.
1. Science Centre
– Science Ahoy! requires $5 fee per participant and event ends 18th July (Normal Admission charges to Science Centre applies). We recommend Science Ahoy! for kids 6+ as they need to grasp some of the concepts. More photos on our Fanpage.
