Given that traveling to Singapore only takes an hour (from Johor) during off-peak season and 4 hours during peak season, it is no wonder that the neighbor country is one of the top choices of many travelers. When it comes to visiting Singapore, the first thing that would cross most people’s minds is going to USS, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, etc. Aside from these stunning tourist spots, going to the zoo is also a must-do in Singapore as it gives you and your kids to get close contact with nature and animals.
With that, here are some of the best zoos in Singapore that you need to see!
1. Singapore Zoo
Listed as the third best zoo and the best rainforest in the world, Singapore Zoo is truly a must-visit, especially for those who fancy animals and nature. The zoo helps to the conservation of endangered animals, as a matter of fact, it has won several “star animals”, such as orangutans, genetically modified white tigers, and more.
You can also get a chance to share breakfast with the orangutans if you opt to visit the zoo at 9:00 am. In addition, the zoo features entertainment programs that can be enjoyed at two periods every day, each period is 15-20 minutes. It includes marine animals water acrobatics performance, elephant living habits, unique talent performances from abandoned pets, and more.
2. River Safari Singapore
River Safari Singapore is the first river-themed wild park in Asia and the park with the most freshwater fauna in the world. It is home to nearly 30 tropical rainforest exotic animals on the river. There are also pandas living the Panda Bamboo Forest of the River Ecological Park and you can also spot the two cute pandas with reddish-brown fur in the zoo.
3. Night Safari
As the name tells, Night Safari is the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park and is the 13-time winner of the Best Attraction category awarded by the Singapore Tourism Board. The 35-hectare wildlife park features close to 900 animals from approximately 100 species, wherein almost 41% are considered endangered.
4. Jurong Bird Park
Obvious for its name, Jurong Bird Park is an aviary and one of the tourist attractions in Jurong, Singapore. It is a place that needs to be included in the bucket-list of animal lovers and aspiring ornithologists. The over 20.2 hectares is home to over 3500 colorful birds from 400 species. One of the must-see spots is the 9-storey Colored Parrot Valley, with more than 10 colors of parrots.