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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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