On May 10th, we were given the once-in-a-lifetime chance by Zoo Negara to go behind-the-scenes and work on an Enrichment Program for the Sun Bears, the Sumatran Tigers and the Lions. First, the girls helped clean the enclosure of the animals before 'hiding' the tantalizing ice-lollipops, lemangs, and the meat.
Then, after watching the bears eat the lollipops and the lemangs, the girls had a wonderful opportunity to feed the bears fresh (um, dead but fresh) fish! One of the trainers helped demonstrate how to cue the bear before pitching the fish. Then the girls had a go. The bears sure enjoyed the fish! :)
Over at the Big Cats enclosure, the girls placed cut fresh (yup, dead but fresh) meat in hidden places so that the lions and tigers will have a treasure hunt!
One of the Sumatran tigers beat the other to the punch and was rewarded with a whole chicken.
After a much deserved rest and a hearty, delicious meal, which was supplied by the Sri Emas caterers, the girls found a cozy spot near the bears' enclosure to carry out SEL 8 activities, which involved the importance of identifying and managing our emotions. We got to do some creative activities in exploring emotions difficult for us to express, and to talk about how we feel most of the time.
One area we discussed is ways to cope with feelings so as it does not destroy ourselves or others. It was a long day, but the smiling faces at the end (both from people and animals) proved its worth, and its specialness. We were indebted to Eddy & Aswad from Zoo Negara for their help on this day.
:)
Usha & Dr. Brendan
Over at the Big Cats enclosure, the girls placed cut fresh (yup, dead but fresh) meat in hidden places so that the lions and tigers will have a treasure hunt!
One of the Sumatran tigers beat the other to the punch and was rewarded with a whole chicken.
After a much deserved rest and a hearty, delicious meal, which was supplied by the Sri Emas caterers, the girls found a cozy spot near the bears' enclosure to carry out SEL 8 activities, which involved the importance of identifying and managing our emotions. We got to do some creative activities in exploring emotions difficult for us to express, and to talk about how we feel most of the time. 
:)
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