This book is an adventure story of how a brave band of animals escaped from the Zoo and, having fought fierce battles against feral dogs inhabiting the Mandai forest, moved to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Park and eventually to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park to set up their Shangri-la in the remnants of the Japanese Shinto shrine. Through the many trials and tribulations, this growing band of animals forged strong bonds of friendship and camaraderie and identify themselves as the Macreatures.

Recently retired, Philip Chua is actively engaged in activities ranging from long walks to trying his hand at photography, writing stories and poems, to volunteering at a children's home and at the Waterways Watch Society picking rubbish around the Marina Bay area.