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Safari Zoo Run 2017

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So Safari Zoo Run 2017 came and go, all 5.5 km of race through forested grounds in Singapore Zoo and Night Safari.

We always tell our friends that this is the best family run in Singapore, because you can literally run next to animals!
Safari Zoo Run 2017

Young families can opt for 2.5 or 5.5 km route, we opted for 5.5km as we can see and experience more things along a longer route. I need to plan for a 10km route myself next edition. Read our 2015 and 2016 experience here.

A pity we could not run as a full family this round, as I was on a business trip and no1 got basketball tournament. Mommy Mengchoo was proud that Boon Yee (no2) took care of Boon Xin (no3) for half of the route, running together infront.

Boon Kang (no2) is our official photographer, so he got an excuse to “walk” slowly (Hello boy! You better run faster next round :p )

Spot the Zebras and Giraffes along the route, or Lions and Hyenas. These animals distracted us from fatigue (thumbs up). And this is exactly why we say running through the Zoo is such a novelty and FUN experience.

There is a new Wildlife Conservation theme for 2017, “Run For Wildlife”. I thought it was meaningful to raise awareness about Earth’s fragile ecosystem. Some species are endangered and risk extinction.

Can you imagine a day when we can only see animals in Zoo and not in the wild? That would be such a sad day.
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(Image credit Safari Zoo Run)

We chose Chawang the Sumatran elephant as we felt our affinity is with the gentle giant. Our recent trip to a no-ride Elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai reinforced the need for elephant protection (read our Chiang Mai itinerary here)

Tourists, do not ride on the elephants as we are indirectly hurting them. Applause for Singapore Zoo for stopping elephant rides too (Straitstimes article)

Proud of Mommy and kids for completing their morning exercise πŸ™‚

Once again, thank you Singapore Zoo for the wonderful invite to Safari Zoo Run 2017! Our family really enjoyed the running experience in Mandai.

Do follow our previous Safari Zoo Run episodes (click here), or read our friends’ fun adventures, Life’s Tiny Miracles and ThePerfectFather

Nerf Gun Fun at Combat Zone

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Posing at Combat Zone, before we engaged in some friendly Nerf Gun Fun.

Some friendly photos, introducing Orange and Yellow team.


Once the timer starts, adrenaline took over and NO MERCY!

The first few photos really captured our fun experience. We were invited to Singapore’s first indoor Nerfgun arena. Located at Scape, enter at your own risk πŸ™‚
Although the arena is not really big, but it is enough for 5 vs 5 faceoff. Our family of six had a lot of space to hide and maneuver.

Pricing package, second session is 50% off. From our experience, the basic Retaliator will provide enough fun for everyone. No need to upsize and get the other powerful guns (Rampage and Zeus)

Choose your mission, 10 minutes per mission would be enough to make you perspire.

In a few easy steps, choosing Mission, select weapon, safety goggles, and weapon zeroing, we were ready to GO!

(Boot camp) Kids zeroing their weapons.

Sengkang Babies were very competitive at Combat Zone, just look at the amount of spent “cartridges” on the floor, my Army ATEC (evaluation) was never so fierce! We had so much FUN and laughter.

Reloading is tedious, and we always get sniped when we are reloading! I would like to recommend that all the magazines are pre-loaded heh heh.

My army training quickly came back to me, Cover and Concealment. You do not take shelter, you Die :p

Overwhelming firepower to drown the opponent, breathing techniques for one shot one kill.

I was supposed to take photos of the kids having fun, but the mission proved to be too addictive! Fortunately, Combat Zone staff helped us to snap some fun shots πŸ™‚

Look at Mummy Meng Choo, she initially declined to participate but had so much fun sniping at the kiddos haha :p
Nerf Gun Fun

Boon Kang (no2) is the marksman in our family.


Some rules and tips to enjoy your session :
– Do contact Combat Zone to enquire whether your preferred slot is available
– Venue is carpeted, it is ok to go barefoot
– Go during offpeak hours to enjoy savings
– The basic Retaliator is enough
– We played two missions (cans and hostage), we preferred hostage as it is more challenging
– Each mission is about 10 minutes
– No worries about tactics, kids will adapt and “kill” strongest competitor first (ie the Dad). Teamwork Yeah!
– Those wearing specs might opt to skip the goggles
– Bring your own towel and water, venue is air-conditioned but we were still perspiring
– Venue is spacious enough for 5 vs 5
– Minimum age is 12 years old (but it is super safe for younger kids to try)
– Combat Zone do cater for Birthdays, team-building and “outdoor” missions too

Do follow Combat Zone on their Website and Facebook for latest updates.

Address : Scape, 2 Orchard Link, #03-06, S237978
Email:enquiry@combatzone.sg
Tel: 6634 2008

OPERATING HOURS:
Mon to Sunday:
12pm to 10pm

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Mum rules! You do not wish to antagonise her. Ignore her instruction and eat a bullet. You dare to snipe her, you get one too haha :p

Do pop by our previous diy Nerfgun sessions here and here πŸ™‚

Thank you for the super FUN invite, Combat Zone!
My kids are already asking about the next sessions haha.