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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 3,000
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. It is
the only zoo in the world where you can enjoy breakfast or
tea with an orang utan.
The
breeding programme has also witnessed the first tropical
birth of a polar bear. Other endangered species like the
Malayan tiger, the white rhino, proboseis monkey, |
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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.
The
Ethiopian Experience showcases the ecosystem typical of the
savanna climatic zone in Ethiopia. The area is landscaped to
include a multitude of habitats for a wide range of animals,
rock formations and tribal villages. The exhibit is home to
the rock hyrax, the banded mongoose, the black backed jackal
and hamadryas (baboons).
A
regular tram service that covers the entire zoo offers an
excellent overview of the attractions. The commentary
provides useful information. However, to fully appreciate
the zoo, the tram introduction should be complemented by a
walking tour.
Winner
of the Tourism Awards 1998 - Leisure Attraction of the Year.
Open:
8.30am - 6pm (daily)
Last ticket sale: 5pm
Admission:
SGD 12 adults, SGD 5 children (3 - 12 years)
Tram rides: SGD 2.50 adults, SGD 1.50 children
Pony rides: SGD 3 adults, SGD 2 children
Elephant rides: SGD 3 adults, SGD 2 children
Breakfast with orang utan: SGD 15.45 adults, SGD 11.33
children (except first 3 days of Chinese New Year)
Tea with orang utan: SGD 13 adults, SGD 10.30 children
(except Sundays, Public Holidays and first 3 days of Chinese
New Year)
Admission
ticket packages:
For admission to Singapore Zoological Gardens, Night Safari
and Jurong BirdPark. Tickets are valid for six months from
date of purchase:
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SGD
20 adults, SGD 8.30 children for Jurong BirdPark and
Singapore Zoological Gardens
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SGD
22.35 adults, SGD 12.35 children for Jurong BirdPark and
Night Safari
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SGD
23.20 adults, SGD 13 children for Singapore Zoological
Gardens and Night Safari
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SGD
32.35 adults, SGD 16.50 children for Jurong BirdPark,
Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari
Approximate
Touring Time: One day
Location:
80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826
Tel:
(65) 6269 3411
Fax:
(65) 6367 2974
Getting
There: Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station (NS4), then
board TIBS bus 927 which takes you all the way to the zoo.
Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16), then board SBS
bus 138.
Show
Times:
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Elephant
Show (At Elephant Ride Area) - 11.30am (weekdays),
11.30am & 4pm (weekends & public holidays)
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Animal
Friends (At Animal Land of Children's World) - 12.30pm
(Mon to Sat), 12.30pm & 4pm (Sun & public
holidays)
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Sealion
(At Sealion Enclosure) - 2.30pm (weekdays), 2.30pm, 5pm
(weekends & public holidays)
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Spirit
of the Rainforests (At Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre) -
10.30am (weekdays), 10.30am & 1.30pm (weekends &
public holidays)
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Tales
& Scales (At Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre) - 3.30pm
(daily)
Accessibility
for the physically disabled: The following information
is obtained from Access Singapore.
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Entrance
- Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Reserved
disabled car park lot - Outside entrance. Accessible to
wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Accessibility
within the premises - Hilly terrain. Access to
wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required.
Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
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Lifts
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Public
toilets for the disabled at the entrance and Pavilion by
the Lake - Accessible to wheelchair and
ambulant-disabled.
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Public
toilets for the disabled at the Reptile Garden - Narrow
door width. Access to wheelchair is limited and
assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled.
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Eating
outlets - At the Makan Terrace. Accessible to wheelchair
and ambulant-disabled.
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Public
telephone - Accessible to wheelchair and
ambulant-disabled.
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Taxi
stand - High kerb. Access to wheelchair is limited and
assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled.
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