We were happy because we thought they would be able to help. We were wrong.

I am not impressed with our Singapore Zoo. This afternoon, Brandon and I, we brought a sick Grey Heron there to see the vet. The guys at the security post wanted to turn us away, saying the zoo did not accept birds. "You have flamingoes no? You have birds here? Your vet can surely help." I quizzed them. But they stuck to their line. No birds. I am sure if we had an ostrich or a super rare bird, the response would be different. Luckily we already called before that, from the Animal Rescue Veterinary Centre(ARVC), where the vet there, (really caring and helpful but unfortunately they did not have expertise for wild animals) who used to work at the zoo, pulled some strings apparently and the vet at the zoo said we could bring our ward down. Eventually after some explaining, they allowed us to leave her at the zoo, but we were told she would probably be put down.

I am sad.I am not sure we did the right thing bringing her to the zoo. I thought they would have the expertise. However, they did not give me the impression they cared at all for the welfare of the animal. For sure I will not be visiting our "World Class" Zoo anytime soon.