The amazing Singapore Zoo is located in the forest area of central Singapore, almost
next to the Night Safari. Very few Zoos in the world can compare themselves with
the Singapore Zoo. It is spread out in an area of about 28 hectares. The zoo has
more than 150 different species living in spacious and comfortable enclosures.
About 20% of these are considered very rare . The enclosures are well spaced out
with a lot of Tall trees, long wild grasses, gingers, palms and bamboos forming a
lush rainforest-like ambience, therefore most tourists feel as if they are walking in a
natural environment rather than a man made one. Maps are provided at the entrance of
the Zoo and are quite easy to understand. You may be surprised to know but "some"
of these enclosures do not have a tall divider between the animals and you,
instead they are low fenced but a trench has been dug up or other natural barriers
are
around the enclosure which the animals cannot cross, this setup gives you a
clear sight of the wildlife (Enclosures of animals like tigers are obviously
well fenced). You will find White tigers, orangutan, elephants, polar bear,
crocodile, wolf, giraffe, kangaroo, rhinoceros, monkeys, reptiles and many
more. Singapore zoo attracts over a million tourists per year and gives a
pleasant experience of watching animals in a natural environment. The Zoo is
maintained and managed by Wildlife Reserves of Singapore. Singapore Zoo pictures
on this site are just a
preview, there is a lot more to be seen.
THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE ZOO:
- The "Breakfast with an Orangutan" is very famous among tourists. It enables the visitors to meet and interact closely with the orangutans in the Zoo, often accompanied by a person who has a python around his/her neck & shoulders. You can take pictures with them.
- Live commentary and feeding of zoo animals goes on quite often.
- Daily Shows: Wonders of the Wild includes shows from orangutans, sea lions and otters and other primates. Sometimes the host will invite a person from the spectators to be a part of the show.
- You will find a lot of souvenirs, T-shirts and other collectables in the visitor's center shops outside/entrance of the zoo. Food and drinks are also available.
SINGAPORE ZOO ATTRACTIONS:
Children's World:
As the name suggests this 3 hectare section is a combination of Animal land and Play land and is very famous among the children. There is a small train that goes around in the children's world. This area features many animals like geese, cows, kangaroo, goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, pigs, horses and even some toys. Animal Friends show is fairly popular too.
Primate Kingdom
The 1-hectare area of the zoo has monkeys, apes, capuchins and macaques.
Orang Utan:
These highly skilled animals are kept in a large social group of 25 orang utans. You may find a few of them shouting and jumping around. The climbing of platforms and ropes keeps them busy.
Underwater Viewing:
A high underwater viewing where the magnificent polar bears of the arctic regions swim. Check about the show timings when you arrive. There re more viewing galleries for sea lions and penguins. Another section shows crocodile nursery and more.
Reptile Garden
This 1 hectare garden has about 400 reptiles like tropical snakes, komodo dragons Crocodiles, giant Galapagos tortoises, King Cobra and Rock Pythons.
Australian Outback
Kangaroos from Australia, emu, brolga, tree kangaroo, blue-tongue skink, bearded dragon, frilled-neck lizard, and the carpet python. This area also has the world's deadliest snake - the Inland Taipan.
Fragile Forest (butterflies), Cat Country (lions, jaguars and leopards) and Elephants Of Asia are also quite popular.
You will find rare animals like Golden monkeys, White Tiger, Brown Bears, Giant Pandas, and Koalos.
The Zoo provides trams which keep circling around in the zoo and stop at a few designated stations. You can get down, watch animals and take the next tram. The schedule and station information is available in the flyer/booklet provided at the entrance of the Zoo. You can also rent out strollers & wheel chairs.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
Singapore Zoo has achieved various Singapore tourism awards like best managed tourist and leisure attraction in number of years. Australian
animal activist Steve Irwin had great appreciation for Singapore Zoo.
ADMISSION:
SGD 16:50 adults, $8.50 for Children (SGD - Singapore Dollars)
Tram SGD 5, $2.50 for Children
Breakfast with Orangutan: $18
Time: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
CLEANLINESS LEVEL:
High
GETTING THERE:
Singapore zoo runs a bus from between Orchard Road and Singapore Zoo, twice a day for 4 dollars one way.
Otherwise, you can take bus or your own car to get here, for more information visit www.zoo.com.sg. Tickets can be purchased online via this site. It also has information on show timings and all you would want to know.
