REUTERS - Villagers from the Rumao Island community carry part of their catch of arapaima or pirarucu, the largest freshwater fish species in South America and one of the largest in the world, after fishing in a branch of the Solimoes river, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon, in the Mamiraua nature reserve near Fonte Boa about 600 km (373 miles) west of Manaus, November 25, 2013. Catching the arapaima, a fish that is sought after for its meat and is considered by biologists to be a living fossil, is only allowed once a year by Brazil's environmental protection agency. The minimum size allowed for a fisherman to keep an arapaima is 1.5 meters (4.9 feet). Picture taken November 25, 2013.

Arapaima is a much sought-meat fish. But by biologists, this fish is called living fossils. Brazilian environmental protection agency of fishing is only allowed once a year. The minimum size of fish that may be caught is 1.5 meters.

It's Children Day and also a day off for me, hubby and my brother-in-law. Together, we took Jasper, Royston, JunLong, Denver and Gladys to the Mainland Tropical Fish Farm located at Pasir Ris Farmway 1 for some "longkang" fishing.

It is a pretty nice and quiet place with fishes and goose. The kids collected their small buckets and nets and went on with their 'Guppies Hunt' happily. Jasper & Royston being the frequent visitors have no problem getting started. In no time, Jasper's bucket was full of guppies! Impressive! Denver on the other hand has no luck. The guppies were too fast and Denver who is not experienced was too slow and gentle. heheh :p Daddy got to teach and help him!

After a couple of tries, Denver finally caught his first guppy! Good Job! In total, he caught 5. Not bad for a first timer. Hmmm... I also wanted to try! -- Scoop! Yeah! caught a small one on my first attempt.. hehehe.

Although you are allowed to bring back the fishes that are being caught, we released all the guppies back into the pond after fishing. Hubby told the kids that the fishes will live longer here than bringing them home. :)

The children are not too disappointed as we moved on to feed the koi fishes and goose! They surely had lots of fun throwing the food into th ewaters and watching the fishes swimming to them waiting to catch more food!

We spent about an hour there and before setting off to another farm - The Animal Resort @ Seletar Farmway which houses a few selection of different types of animals including goats, dogs, cats, rabbits, swans, turtles, fishes, peacock etc.

It's our 2nd visit since April and there are new barriers being set up. There's one along the lake to prevent the children from falling into it during feeding. It's definitely much safer that way.

Feeding time! The animal feeds are available at $2 for 3 packets. Depending on which animals you like to feed, you can mix the kind of packet feeds to purchase.. there are carrots, bread, fish feed etc to choose from. I guess the kids enjoyed feeding the rabbits most. :) If you intend to bring your child to the farm, a tip is to be there early. Especially on weekends! If you arrive late, the animals might already feeling very full and they would not be responsive even if you push the feed to their mouths. :p

It has been fun. Happy Children's Day! :)

The Animal Resort is located at Jalan Kayu and although it is not a big farm, it provides dog training, gromming and education tours. Entrance is free but as the farm is located rather secluded inside, it will be easier to reach via car.

The Animal Resort

T81 Seletar West Farmway 5

Singapore 798061

There are feeding stations where the children can have a chance to feed the various animals in the farm. We saw goats, ducks, geese, rabbits, hamsters, dogs, fishes etc.

Feeding by the pond.

The geese saw food in our hands and came towards us. Denver was startled and step aside letting Daddy to do the feeding. :)

Feeding the bunnies is a much easier job. Denver squatted down by the cages and stuck the carrots into the cage for the rabbits to nibble. It is recommended to come and feed the animals early in the morning because they are all very full after a heavy breakfast fed by the earlier visitors.

Some other animals found within the Animal Resort.

It's a quiet and good place to bring your kids for a half day educational tour with the animals. :)