Joanna James
Where towering skyscrapers, mind-blowing opulence and vibrant street life characterise, Singapore is hardly a choice when it comes to wildlife experiences. Yet, surprisingly enough, the bustling city-state has a host of incredible wildlife experiences in store.
The vibrant city-state has more than a few wildlife attractions to delight its many city travellers than one may think, but nothing is even nearly comparable to the metropolis’ undisputed crown jewel, the fantastic Singapore Zoo. It is one of the world’s first “free-ranging” zoos, where instead of conventional cages, animals are placed in meticulously designed and modelled artificial habitations that replicate different species’ natural habitats and environments. Moreover, it is also one of the finest rainforest zoos in the world, covering a sprawling 28 hectares on the outskirts of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore’s heavily forested central catchment area. Nearly an incredible 3,000 animals, spanning over 300 native as well as exotic species, call the zoo home, including some of the world’s rarest animals, such as the exotic white tigers, the Hamadryas baboons and the world’s largest colony of orangutans.
Singapore basks in the glory of being home to the world-renowned S.E.A. Aquarium, and as the undisputed reputation of the marine life attraction has it, visitors are treated to an unforgettable immersive underwater experience. Over 100,000 aquatic life and 1,000 species occupy the artificial waters, presented to you in 40 diverse habitats to afford the experience of a real underwater marine encounter.
Staying true to the city-state’s reputation for offering other-worldly experiences, Singapore’s wildlife attractions are all about delivering unique experiences and the Night Safari in the metropolis is something that truly takes uniqueness to a whole other level. The world’s first nocturnal zoo, Night Safari in Mandai, Singapore, treats visitors to an experience like no other, allowing observation of ungated, free-roaming wildlife under the night sky.
Nestled in the vicinity of the aforementioned Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, Bird Paradise is where ardent nature lovers go to get their fill of enchanting birdlife. For those familiar with the long-established Jurong Bird Park, the renowned haven for birdlife is no more since Bird Paradise replaced it just in 2023. Admirers of the bygone Jurong Bird Park can rest assured that the new and improved Bird Paradise makes for an experience much more fantastic.
The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum is hardly a museum - it is more of a sanctuary, as it is a haven for over 200 turtles and tortoises of over 60 species. Get up close and personal with the shelly creatures and have a fun day with your loved ones. After that, retreat to one of the finest hotels or resorts the likes of Value Hotel Thomson, for a memorable and affordable staycation in Singapore.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
