{"id":45525,"date":"2019-02-25T22:23:24","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T14:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/?p=45525"},"modified":"2019-02-25T22:29:05","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T14:29:05","slug":"safari-zoo-run-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2019\/02\/safari-zoo-run-19\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why We Love the Safari Zoo Run"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y_cq8t_HcXQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;start=3&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>Highlights of the Safari Zoo Run 2019!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCome on, hurry Children, let\u2019s go!\u201d I hollered at the kids at the end of our run when the good folks at the venue were starting to pack up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the kids were reluctant to leave even as the midday sun beat down on us after having completed 2019\u2019s Safari Zoo Run! Despite a one-year gap (last year I was recuperating from my cancer op), the Safari Zoo Run is still our family\u2019s favorite family sports event which we support annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201961.jpg?resize=1024%2C735&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201961.jpg?resize=1024%2C735&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201961.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201961.jpg?resize=768%2C551&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201961.jpg?w=1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>3 in 1:<\/strong> The family run brought us through parts of the 3 parks \u2013 The Singapore Zoo, River Safari and The Night Safari.&nbsp; We were in the first wave of the non-competitive family category so we were able to run past animals that were active and alert in the early morning. Buddy was especially excited to see wild animals such as hippos, tapirs, hyenas and even a pride of lionesses and lions. He couldn\u2019t resist but to break into his \u2018Lion King\u2019 musical theme song on the spot, much to our amusement!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201963.jpg?resize=1024%2C742&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201963.jpg?resize=1024%2C742&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201963.jpg?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201963.jpg?resize=768%2C556&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201963.jpg?w=1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Awake and Alert: <\/strong>The run allows parents and kids to run or walk together through the 3 parks amidst the lush greenery surrounded by the sounds of the cicadas and caws of many different wild animals. The theme \u2018Run For Wildlife\u2019 empowers families to support nature conservation. Families are given a choice to choose which nature conservation they are \u2018rooting\u2019 for ranging from \u2018Run for Clean Air\u2019 and \u2018Run for the Forest\u2019 to \u2018Run for Clean water\u2019. This year, with the inclusion of River Safari as part of the race route, kids get to learn why we need to preserve and protect our water resources. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201958.jpg?resize=1000%2C752&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201958.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201958.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201958.jpg?resize=768%2C578&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>One for All: <\/strong>Whether you are athletic or not, or if you prefer to run competitively or not, the Safari Zoo Run has something for everyone. For the competitive runners, there is the 12 km Safari Zoo Challenge and for the competitive kids, there\u2019s the 2km Safari Zoo Duo Dash and Junior Dash.&nbsp; For my family who like to take things a bit more leisurely (especially since we have a preschooler), we were happy to participate in the 4 km walk. We took 2 hours to complete the race, stopping at various stops to snap pics with the mascots.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"729\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201966.jpg?resize=1000%2C729&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201966.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201966.jpg?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201966.jpg?resize=768%2C560&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>More than a run:&nbsp;<\/strong> The Safari Zoo Run is not just a point A to point B dash nor an endurance run.&nbsp; By running through the 3 parks, we enjoyed each other\u2019s company while enjoying the experience out in the \u2018wild\u2019 with the animals. In the process, we got re-acquainted with nature and learn about conservation.&nbsp; It\u2019s a run with a deeper significance, which makes it meaningful for us.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201968.jpg?resize=1000%2C726&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201968.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201968.jpg?resize=300%2C218&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201968.jpg?resize=768%2C558&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Value-added:<\/strong> The fun at Safari Zoo Run extends AFTER it.&nbsp; With the race bib, all participants get to enjoy FREE admission into the Singapore Zoo and the River Safari while the Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park offers 50% off its admission for participants until March 2019.&nbsp; This is over and above the attractive retail discounts offered to participants. &nbsp;Totally worth it!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201962.jpg?resize=1000%2C716&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201962.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201962.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201962.jpg?resize=768%2C550&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the starting horn blared and I saw both my kids surged forward excitedly, I found myself holding back tears, tears of gratitude for being to participate this year\u2019s run with my family. If there is one family sporting event that is high on my list of \u2018MUST-DOs\u2019, it would undoubtedly be the Safari Zoo Run. Quite simply put, it\u2019s not just a sporting event but also a time to be educated, enriched and empowered as a family to do something for conservation and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y_cq8t_HcXQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;start=3&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>Highlights of the Safari Zoo Run 2019!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201956.jpg?resize=1000%2C753&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201956.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201956.jpg?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Safari-Run-201956.jpg?resize=768%2C578&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>A family that runs together, stays together! 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