Field Day 9 (Zoo Negara)

On May 31, we had another special program at Zoo Negara, thanks to Selena and Junaidi. Joining us were the dynamic volunteers from the LaSalle-ian Network, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Education Officer Pris Hendriks and undergrads from HELP University College. Also joining in on the fun were Millie Rook, Cecile Bonnar and Ella McCrady from the Canadian Association of Malaysia.

First off, the Bears team went to behind the monkeys' enclosure to gather banana plant trunks to stuff them in peanut butter (to entice the bears)...

And then went to the kitchen to gather the fruit lollipops for the bears.

The Bears' Zookeeper, Hamdan, was very helpful in explaining the secret hide-outs that the girls could use to 'confuse' the bears...

And then, when the bears finished enjoying the lollies and the peanut-butter treats, the girls got to throw bite-sized bread at Ah Boy and Ah Moi, who enjoyed it.

We cleaned the tiger's enclosure before placing the chicken meat.

One of the tigers spotted the chicken almost immediately...

Next, the girls were challenged to find 10 fun-facts about the animals at the Zoo. And just before we ended, we gathered at the amphitheater to watch the fabulous Animal Show.

The animal enrichment project was a huge success, and helped everyone appreciate that each of us can make a difference in Touching Hearts & Inspiring Lives!

:)
Usha & Dr. Brendan