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Animal Kingdom:  The Singapore Zoological Gardens, an open-concept zoo which is home to more than 2,000 creatures, has attracted international acclaim because of its clever use of rock walls and streams as natural barriers.

Next to the Zoo is the Night Safari, another world-class attraction, where you can look a single-horned rhinoceros in the eye, prowl through the dark with a pack of striped hyenas and look out for leopards.

The Jurong BirdPark is one of the world's largest and most impressive aviaries, and a refuge for over 8,000 birds of 600 different species from all over the world.

Butterfly park and  Insect Kingdom: Like an emergent butterfly, the newly-transformed Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom promises to be an experience you won’t forget. Be dazzled by the riot of colours as thousands of tiny wings flutter around you as you stroll through the natural environment – amidst waterfalls and flowers in bloom – where these fragile specimens thrive in.

Get acquainted with the history of these creepy-crawlies at the Insect Revolution exhibit and see how they have evolved through the ages. Special highlights on display include complete sets of insect fossils dating back million of years.

The park will also be the first in the world to showcase a 70m-long cave housing live insect specimens in their natural habitat. Visitors can get up close and personal with the Rhino Beetles, Giant Spiders and scorpions. As you venture further into the dark, discover Fireflies which serve as guiding lights.

For the more adventurous, participate in the twice-daily Stage Shows where you can learn how to handle giant scorpions, beetles and other insects. Try picking up a stick insect at the Stick Insect Safari, that is only if you can spot these cleverly-camouflaged creatures!

Open: 9am – 6.30pm (last entry 6pm; daily)
 
Getting There: Take Sentosa Bus from the World Trade Centre Bus Terminal or Tiong Bahru MRT.
On Sentosa, take the monorail to Station M3 or by bus on the Blue or Green Lines

  Jurong Bird Park  : One of Asia Pacific's largest and most impressive bird parks, Jurong BirdPark offers visitors an experience that is entertaining as well as educational. Its landscaped environment is home to over 8,000 birds from 600 species, displayed in huge enclosures. The bird shows at the Pools Amphitheatre featuring flamingoes, macaws, hornbills and cockatoos are both spectacular and funny, and recommended particularly for children. To watch magnificent birds of prey in action, catch the 'Fuji World of Hawks' show!

The Penguin Parade enclosure, in a re-created Antarctic setting, houses more than 200 penguins of five species. Within the Penguin Parade enclosure, there are some 50 other sea-birds such as the inca terns and puffins. Another highlight is the colourful Hornbills and Toucans exhibit, the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian Hornbills.

The Southeast Asian Birds Aviary houses in its 24 individual aviaries and a main walk-in aviary, more than 100 species of birds from the equatorial jungles of Southeast Asia. The birds' natural equatorial habitat is re-created within this exhibit, including simulated tropical thunderstorms everyday at noon. Another walk-in aviary not to be missed is the Waterfall Aviary, home to more than 1,500 free-flying African birds.

The latest offering from Jurong BirdPark is an all-new breakfast programme complete with a star-studded bird cast. Known as "Pelicans, Parrots and Prata", the programme takes place at the Songbird Terrace overlooking the Flamingo Lake, with breakfast available from 8 am to 10.30 am and the show beginning at 9.30 am. The breakfast buffet is priced at SGD 13.50+++ (adult) and SGD 9.50+++ (child). Prices quoted do not include admission to the Park. For reservations, call (65) 6264 2055. For a sumptuous lunch, try the international buffet or a la carte at The Lodge on Flamingo Lake - a theme dining restaurant overlooking a flamingo-filled lake.

The BirdPark added yet another feather to its cap with the addition of The Riverine - a simulated natural freshwater river habitat featuring over 20 species of ducks, fishes and turtles.

The best way to start a tour of the BirdPark is to board the modern, air-conditioned panorail system. Its route covers the entire Park, providing excellent elevated views of the various exhibits. A walking tour is then suggested, using the Park's footpaths and map.

Open: 9 am - 5 pm (daily)

Night  Safari This is the world's premier night zoo. The twilight holds many surprises ... and more so at Night Safari, where you can look a rhinocerous in the eye or hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas. There are over 1,200 animals of over 110 exotic species to watch out for. The animals are in 8 zones that recreate various geographic regions like the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley, South American pampas and Burmese jungle.

Strike out on your own along the walking trail or relax in a tram ride - whichever you choose, Night Safari is a wild adventure not to be missed.

Winner of the Tourism Awards 2000,1999, 1997 and 1996 - Leisure Attraction of the Year.

Open: 7.30pm to midnight (daily)

Zoological Garden: The Singapore Zoological Gardens is acclaimed as one of the world's most spectacular zoos. The use of natural barriers like streams, rock walls and vegetation to separate animals from visitors enhances the "open" zoo concept. Spreading over 28 hectares, it is home to over 3,600 mammals, birds and reptiles, including rare and endangered species. The Zoo's orang utan breeding programme has created a large community of these gentle, endangered species.

The breeding programme has also witnessed the first tropical birth of a polar bear. Other endangered species like the Malayan tiger, the white rhino, proboscis monkey, komodo dragon and the sealion have also found a haven in the zoo. A highlight is the Fragile Forest - an exciting and educational display of ecosystems and rainforest culture.

Underwater world: At our "Meet the Dolphins" session at Dolphin Lagoon, visitors are able to watch the adorable pink dolphins perform their natural behaviours such as spyhop, tail -flapping, vocalizations, etc. Visitors may also get the opportunity to wade into the shallow waters to touch these wonderful and highly intelligent marine mammals.

Dolphin Lagoon's latest program - Swim with the Dolphins, will allow you to work closely with a trainer and experience great human-dolphin interaction and play. At only SGD 100 per participant, Swim with the Dolphins is an exclusive program where only up to 2 participants are given the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the lovely pink dolphins at each session. Participants will learn to build a relationship with the pink dolphins during the interaction and gain a greater appreciation about them. Participants should be aged 6 years and above. Advance bookings are highly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

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