Real Traveler reviews for Singapore Zoological Gardens
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Singapore Zoological Gardens
"Visited Singapore Zoological Gardens"
I'd say, it is the best, beautiful commercial Zoo in the region!
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Rated:
Singapore Zoological Gardens
"Visited Singapore Zoological Gardens"
I'd say, it is the best, beautiful, worth-the-money commercial Zoo in the region!
See full review » -
Rated:
Singapore Zoological Gardens
"Visited Singapore Zoological Gardens"
I'd say, it is the best, beautiful commercial Zoo in the region!
See full review »
More information on Singapore Zoological Gardens
They call themselves the Open Zoo because, rather than coop the animals in jailed enclosures, they let them roam freely in landscaped areas. Beasts of the world are kept where they are supposed to be using psychological restraints and physical barriers that are disguised behind waterfalls, vegetation, and moats. Some animals are grouped with other species to show them coexisting as they would in nature. For instance, the white rhinoceros is neighborly with the wildebeest and ostrich -- not that wildebeests and ostriches make the best company, but certainly contempt is better than boredom. Guinea and pea fowl, Emperor tamarinds, and other creatures are free-roaming and not shy; however, if you spot a water monitor or long-tailed macaque, know that they're not zoo residents -- just locals looking for a free meal. Major zoo features are the Primate Kingdom, Wild Africa, the Reptile Garden, the children's petting zoo, and underwater views of polar bears, sea lions, and penguins. Daily shows include primate and reptile shows at 10:30am and 2:30pm, and elephant and sea lion shows at 11:30am and 3:30pm. You can take your photograph with an orangutan, chimpanzee, or snake, and there are elephant and camel rides, too.Zoo literature includes half-day and full-day agendas to help make the most of your visit. The best time to arrive, however, is at 9am, to have breakfast with an orangutan, which feasts on fruits and puts on a hilarious and very memorable show. If you miss that, you can also have tea with it at 4pm. Another good time to go is just after a rain, when the animals cool off and get frisky. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Adults S$14 (US$8.25), children under 12 S$7 (US$4.10). Combination Zoo & Night Safari ticket: Adults S$25 (US$15), children S$13 (US$7.65)Credit Cards Accepted
none acceptedDirections
Ang Mo Kio MRT to bus no. 138
Area
At the western edge of the Bukit Panjang Nature Reserve, on the Seletar Reservoir
Hours
Daily 8:30am-6pm
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