The Singapore Zoo is considered one of the best zoos in the world. And as for the level of comfort for animals, and for visitors. The main feature and pride of this zoo is that all animals are kept in conditions that are as close as possible to the natural habitat. Here live more than 2500 species of animals, including endangered species. This huge house for animals was built on a grant of $ 9 million, which was allocated by the government of Singapore. By the way, this year the zoo celebrated its 40th anniversary
It is worth noting that for all time of existence the zoosad has never had cases of animals attacking humans. Security here above all. Instead of cells and fences, there are deep moats with water and transparent glass walls.
Despite the huge territory, tourists will not get lost, since there are clear signs everywhere. Even without knowledge of English, visitors will be able to figure out what's what.
Of particular interest are the ecosystems recreated in the zoo. For example, during the trip, you can get to the Ethiopian valley, and into the jungle, and even into the desert.
By the way, the Singaporeans themselves also like to walk in the a zoo, for this they spend the whole day. Some local residents celebrate weddings and anniversaries here, or hold romantic meetings. All these services are officially provided by the zoo administration.
The zoo is very convenient for visitors. Since the park is very large, you can first take a ride on the "tram" to look around and understand how to begin your journey. If it suddenly rains, there are numerous canopies on the territory, under which you can hide. If you are on the contrary tired of the heat, you can go to a special room with air conditioning. In addition, there are refrigerators with soft drinks everywhere. True, for a fee.
A lot of entertaining show programs with the participation of animals take place on the territory of the zoo. If you wish, you can take part in feeding the inhabitants - at the entrance you will be given a meal schedule for animals. You can visit the special program "Night Safari", the bird park "Jurong", the butterfly park
Practical information
You can get to the Singapore zoo by metro to Choa Chu Kang station and then take bus number 927. You can get to subway station Ang Mo Kio and transfer to bus number 138. The trip with a transfer will cost about 8 Singapore dollars. A taxi ride from the center of the city back and forth will cost 32-34 Singapore dollars. If you travel with your family, the overpayment is not very big, and the time savings is more than an hour.
Ticket for an adult costs from 22 up to 89 Singapore dollars, depending on the saturation of the program. Children's ticket - from 14 to 58 Singapore dollars, children under 3 years - for free. Passengers of Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa are offered a discount when presenting boarding passes.
Be sure to take money with you, maybe you will want to participate in shows with animals, ride a boat and electric train, eat or buy souvenirs.
Prices are for July 2013 year
| Smile and Mash, Singapore Zoo |
| Happy Otter, Singapore Zoo |
| A pair of tigers, Singapore Zoo |
| Orange Panda, Singapore Zoo |
| Funny Monkey, Singapore Zoo |
| Two small orangutans, Singapore Zoo |