the animal lover

Digitised, and free to read, for parents and children who are curious, and so inclined !   The Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature at the University of ...

X-scap8 (pronounced escapade) is a large integrated indoor Funground in Orchard Road, offering a diverse range of activities to challenge, de-stress and thrill.   ...

Some tech ideas to keep kids entertained. From walkie-talkies and cameras to tablets, robot toys and fitness trackers, this is a list of some of the best kid-aimed tech to keep the ...

Looking for a book on a specific theme? Discover some brilliant children's books from and about Asia.   The Themed Children’s Books website features collections of ...

Free to view ... Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, Fernando Bottero, Ng Eng Teng, Anish Kapoor, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Marc Quinn, Robert Indiana ... to name a few. Take the ...

How do you walk a cat ?   Mr Khairizal Mohd Said aka Eddie Riz says he is not one, yet he is the go-to person for advice for feline issues.   He has been training cats for ...

Singapore has launched a new platform to promote understanding and coexistence between wildlife and the public.   Be it a snake in your garden, civets on your roof, ...

The company of cats, with purrs and rubs whenever you want it (if you hit it off with the felines).    The Cat Cafe A perfect combination of cats, coffee, tea and ...

It is a party each time, a fun-filled day of dancing, stretching, running, jumping, deep breathing, and wiggling.   The on-screen instructions  require they run in place, ...

The Saber Authority's workshops are based on Asian Martial Arts : foundation strikes and footwork building up to more advanced techniques used in single saber, double saber and ...

Trickeye @ Southside! is a museum with new, yet familiar optical illusion exhibits which defy belief.   Trick of the eye refers to the technique of trompe-l'oeil which turns ...

Singapore's highest open-air panoramic ride, the SkyHelix Sentosa is an open-air gondola that gently rotates as it ascends to a height of 79 metres above sea level.   Make ...

One with panoramic views of forest and greenery, and one with a section dedicated to children with special needs.  Bukit Gombak Park Free Admission Along Bukit Batok West ...

A new attraction at Gardens by the Bay, this is both a living laboratory, and a spot for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.   The size of about two football fields, and ...

This is the headline in The Straits Times and it is news every dog lover, especially lovers of Singapore Specials, will welcome.   Singapore Specials (an affectionate ...

@ The Karting Arena's second track, competitive racers (as young as 4 years) and leisure karters can hit speeds of 80 kmph on a 700m circuit with 11 turns.   Parents might ...

The newly opened MOIC harnesses the universal enjoyment of ice cream to create spaces that provoke imagination and creativity through fun, multi-sensorial expressions ...

Singapore celebrates faith and culture through various festivals throughout the year. Some are public holidays, some are not, but all of them strengthen communities and keep ...

Browse videos, apps and books created and curated by Apple to facilitate remote learning.   Bring creativity and coding to any learning environment.    Resources to ...

July 2021 : We are into the second year of the pandemic and continue to shape-shift,  as we adapt to various stages of lockdowns. One step forward, many steps back.   The ...

Part of a national drive to encourage people to recycle, a scheme such as this can never come too soon or be more useful, given the proliferation of electronic devices in all shapes ...

Singapore's Park Connector network - over 360km long, links together almost every part of the island to parks and recreational areas near housing estates.    NORTHERN : 2 ...

Meet the shy mysterious plant keepers in Gardens by the Bay, who have emerged during the C-19 circuit breaker ... Imagination is a wondrous thing and when real plantkeepers turn ...

A website for children by National Gallery Singapore, offering online activities that teach children about art.     It is a rich, colourful and absorbing experience for ...

Brood X is the largest and most widespread group of periodical cicadas in the United States.     This fascinating once-in-17 years phenomenon is imminent in a couple of ...

What's right with the world !   In this TED talk, NatGeo photographer Dewitt Jones offers gentle encouragement to apply the 'lens of celebration' to our lives, however dire ...

Launched in April 2020, the One Million Trees Movement is a commitment to plant a million trees across Singapore by 2030. It is also symbolic of one generation laying the ...

The Tropical Montane Orchidetum @ the National Orchid Garden is all sensory - cool air, a waterfall, blooms from across the world - orchid species and hybrids, many rare and/or ...

Butterflies, dragonflies, shrubs ... a new family-friendly nature play-garden, a part of the Singapore Botanical Gardens, that feels as if it is in the middle of a forest. @ ...

A new family-friendly outdoor playground offering Singapore's tallest outdoor slide and play area. @ 902 East Coast Park Service RoadThe Play Tower, Singapore’s tallest ...

Hedge mazes evolved from the knot gardens of Renaissance Europe, dating back to the mid-16th century. They were not intended to confuse, but to provide a unicursal walking ...

 ". . .  let art do, what art does . . ."   - The Artground   An art space for families and young children, up to the age of 9.   A variety of spaces and programmes for the ...

Teach your kids that privacy, both online and off, is power. - Jen Caltrider, Mozilla Foundation   PRIVACY NOT INCLUDED is Mozilla Foundation's Annual Buyer's Guide, ...

19 heritage trails have been collated by the National Heritage Board, (beginning 1999) ... snapshots of the island's history and geography. For those inclined to explore, this ...

19 heritage trails have been collated by the National Heritage Board, (beginning 1999) ... snapshots of the island's history and geography. For those inclined to explore, this ...

19 heritage trails have been collated by the National Heritage Board, (beginning 1999) ... snapshots of the island's history and geography. For those inclined to explore, this ...

19 heritage trails have been collated by the National Heritage Board, (beginning 1999) ... snapshots of the island's history and geography. For those inclined to explore, this ...

19 heritage trails have been collated by the National Heritage Board, (beginning 1999) ... snapshots of the island's history and geography. For those inclined to explore, this ...

This is a special for bird-watchers and nature lovers, wherever you are on the island. A pair of binoculars, and you're good to go. Western Singapore The Western Adventure Loop - ...

Good news for pet owners - take your dogs and (trained) birds with you to meet and mingle with their ilk.   NParks has opened a new dog run and bird perch, designed with community ...

Tread softly, talk quietly recommends the National Parks Board as it invites you to explore - and be delighted by - the experience of walking the MacRitchie Reservoir.   ...

Jump into the world of fairy tales and folk tales. The Storytelling Centre Ltd offers plenty of storytelling videos available on their YouTube channel for free. Their video ...

In these Covid times, every opportunity to be outside - safely - is to be cherished. The freedom to step out, has now become a daily considered decision that has to be carefully ...

Simple solutions don't cost money.   Science from home, is a great way of beating the seemingly endless flow of minutes into hours into days into weeks into months ...   ...

Watch & Listen. Play & Discover. Make & Create with National Gallery Singapore's online children's festival; online till 28 March 2021.   Targeted at ...

FREE learning apps which might help young kids spend some quality time learning while being entertained.   All of us have all been spending hours on screens of all sizes as we ...

Even if you can’t draw or paint, you can still construct a comic.   "Some educators have found the medium to be a good way to entice children into creative writing. Thanks to a ...

Learn how to build a website. Together. With your children.    Explore what WIX  has to offer.   C-19 times are perfect opportunities to learn together, explore the ...

Earth Day facts and perspectives from a 10 year old who cares.   "No matter where you are, you can make a difference. And you’re not alone, because together, we can save the ...

Two brains better than one ?!   The intrepid Subramanian brothers, in their second exploratory video about the 'nature' of Singapore, discover the rubber tree and examine ...