Singapore zoo
The Singapore Zoo is one of the most popular and well known zoos in the world.
The zoo was first opened in 1973 and has since grown to house around 315 species of animals. Singapore Zoo attracts around 1.5 million visitors per year making it an extremely popular zoo. The best time to visit the zoo is during the week during non-holiday periods. Obviously these are the quieter times so viewing animals is easier due to the lower crowd numbers.
Singapore Zoo houses animals in natural exhibits; that is they try to resemble the natural habitat of the species as much as possible.
It runs on an open zoo concept whereby animals have very spacious exhibits which cater to their needs, rather than small exhibits which cater to the pleasure of the visitors to the zoo. This is the best way to keep the animals happy. It is particularly important to provide open, natural environments to the endangered species as often they will only breed when they are truly comfortable in their environment.
Singapore Zoo is home to the largest captive group of Orangutans in the world. They are a star attraction of the zoo as they are always putting on a show for visitors. There is a program called Breakfast with an Orangutan which lets visitors get up close to the orangutans. You should ask the zoo about this program and whether there are any available spots on the day you are visiting.
Singapore Zoo is committed to the conservation of all species. The Wildlife Healthcare & Research Centre opened in 2004 and this centre conducts conservation research and rescue efforts.
For frequent visitors to Singapore Zoo, consider getting a Friends of the Zoo pass. This pass gives you free entry for a year, free zoo tram rides and parking and 10% discount at chosen retail outlets as well as a Wildlife Wonders magazine subscription. It truly is great value for money for the wildlife lover.
Singapore Zoo is home to animals such as lions, leopards, jaguars, Bengal white tiger, puma and caracal in the big cat family. Other animals include orangutans, elephants, Hamadryas Baboons, polar bear, reptiles and Australian animals.
There truly is something for everybody at Singapore Zoo so make sure you make it a priority to visit when you travel to Singapore.
