"Seniors love this place as it reminds them of their kampung days, when you don't have disturbances and you don't see high-rise buildings," said Mr Thierry Lim, the 65-year-old owner of The Animal Resort.
"The kids, on the other hand, enjoy close interaction with the animals," he added.
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 29, 2021, with the headline Bittersweet goodbye as pets move out of Animal Resort. Subscribe