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Singapore Zoo!

 

Set in a rainforest environment, the Singapore Zoo was opened more than 30 years ago in 1973. It is affectionately known as the "Mandai Zoo" by the locals.

Its world famous 'open concept' offers the opportunity to visitors to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature. Animals here live in spacious and landscaped environments simulating that of their natural habitat.

The animals are separated from 1.4 million visitors that visit the Zoo annually by dry or wet moats concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision.

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Home to more than 300 species of animals, of which 16% are threatened species including the white tiger, orang utan, golden lion tamarin, king cobra and Malayan tapir, there are now more than 2500 specimens in the Singapore Zoo.

Where do these animals come from? 

The Zoo tries its best to ensure that the animals it acquires were those born in captivity, which is best achieved by via direct zoo to zoo contact, ie via exchange etc.

At the same time, the Singapore Zoo also accepts animals that were sent to them through confiscation and rescue operations by the relevant authorities as well as donations by the public.

However, the Singapore Zoo also recognizes a legitimate need to obtain animals from the wild for various programs, namely, conservation breeding, education or basic biological studies, therefore it has to be confident that such acquisitions from the wild will not cause a decline in the wild population.

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Enter the Exotic Fauna World at the Singapore Zoo 

A brief introduction to Singapore Zoological Garden

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Rose, or for that matter Singapore Zoo can be called by any other name, but that don't diminish their appeal. Singapore Zoo, which in local parlance is known as the Mandai Zoo, was formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens. But common to its many names is its great entertainment quotient, which attract a galore of tourists to its wooded environs. Spread across 28-hectare, located within Singapore's wooded central catchment area, the zoo houses 315 species of animals, a small proportion of which are endangered. Singapore Zoo is making sincere endeavours to promote the culture of wildlife conservation. One of the popular reflections of this effort is manifested through the breeding of endangered species such as proboscis monkey, manatee, orangutan, douc langur and white rhinoceros. You can find these special 'babies' in this unique zoo. The animals are seen in their natural habitat, roaming in their wild splendours in spacious landscaped enclosures. They are separated by the visitors by dry or wet moats or glass-fronted enclosures, which act as safeguards for tourists. All total, 3200 mammals, birds and reptiles and fish inhabit this zoo. One of the attractions of the zoo is the Fragile Forest, where you can experience a tropical rainforest with its wildlife. At the same time, you can experience the adventure of trekking through the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia, here in Singapore Zoo, where you can have an exotic wild date with the black-backed jackals, the banded mongoose and the hamadryas baboons. Also do not miss out on the 'Breakfast with an Orangutan' programme, which besides being immensely entertaining, endorses the wildlife conservation efforts of the zoo in a subtle manner. This adventure and a revelation of a zoo is operated by Wildlife Reserves Singapore, who also has the credit of managing the neighbouring Night Safari and that avian wonderland- the Jurong Bird Park.

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When is the best time to visit. 

Although the Singapore Zoo is set in a rainforest environment, meaning lots of trees and shade, the best time to visit it is early in the morning, when the weather is cool.

The Zoo opens its doors daily at 8.30 am and there is a suggested itinerary for visitors who wish to spend the morning there.

As the day warms, you may wish to take refuge in the Fragile Forest and enjoy the beautiful butterflies flying around you. If you stand very still, one may just land on you.

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Scenes at the Singapore Zoo 

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A snow leopard at Singapore Zoo's popular Night Safari.

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The Singapore Zoo features an animal show prior to it's popular Night Safari.

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What to see? 

There are many exhibits in the Singapore Zoo and the layout of the Zoo allows you to walk from one exhibit to another.

Our favorite exhibits include the Reptile Garden and the Fragile Forest. As the name suggests, the exhibits in the Reptile Garden includes, what else, reptiles! It boosts of some 400 reptiles representing 41 species, including crocodiles, Komodo Dragons, giant Aldabraand Galapagos tortoises, king cobra and Indian rock pythons.

Another favorite is the Children's World, which is divided into the Animal Land and Play Land. At the Animal Land, children can get close up to cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, ducks, geese and other domesticated animals. Children are also allowed to hold baby animals, under the supervision of adults, in the Pets'Corner.

There is also the Primate Kingdom. where more than 100 primates from 11 species are displayed.

You will be surprised to know that animals are not the only things you will see at the Singapore Zoo.

There are also plant exhibits, which include the Heliconia Valley, where yellow, red, orange and pink heliconias can be enjoyed amidst the beautiful landscaping. The Tropical Crops Plantation, which is a highly educational place, has more than 50 species of cash crops, vegetables, spices and aquatic plants on displayed.

The Garden with a View, where the well-known orang utan Ah Meng was laid to rest, was designed in the French Renaissance style. It is a horticultural display designed to complement and contrast with the rest of the Singapore Zoo gardens.

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Moving around the Zoo 

The best way to see the Zoo is to take a slow walk to enjoy what the Zoo has to offer, just be sure that you have comfortable footwear on so that you can explore the Zoo without the sore and tired feet.

A tram also takes you around the Zoo for a small fee. Various strategic stops allow you to hop on and off to enjoy the many exhibits.

And if you want something different, you can even take a horse-drawn carriage!

The Singapore Zoo is a great place to visit, as attest by these visitors to Singapore. Come and enjoy yourselves!

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