Singapore Zoo

 

Formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Garden (新加坡动物园), the Singapore Zoo is home to over 300 species of animals.  It was also commonly known as the "Mandai Zoo".  It is one of my favourite places of interests in Singapore.  Since I was a young, I have been visiting the zoo on a regular basis - either with my family or on a school outing.

 

Take Bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange and it will bring you right up to the doorstep.  The Zoo admission ticket costs SGD20 for an adult and SGD13 for a child (aged between 3 to 12).




Meet the Bengal White Tigers
The Bengal White Tigers are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures separated from the visitors by wet moats.


Simply magnificent!

Exploring the Zoological Garden
Walking around the zoo, you will noticed lots of ferns grown on the trees.

The Zoo is nestled on the margins of the Upper Seletar Reservoir.

Meet the SSSSSSSSSSSSSnakes !

One of my favourite areas at the Zoo is the Snakes Enclosures.  Reminds me of Harry Potter's adventure at the zoo (with his cousin Dudley), where he accidentally released a snake and they conversed in Paseltongue! Heehee ...

 

 

Hop into the Australian Outback ..
The Aussie Outback enclosure will let you come into contact with the 'Roos' (kangaroos) and the wallabies.  :)

Polar Bears
Meet Inuka the Polar Bear, born on 26 Dec 1990 at the Singapore Zoo - one of the mascots of the Singapore Zoo.  He is the first polar bear to be born in the Tropics !

According to the latest news at the zoo, Inuka and his mum Sheba will be getting a new habitat - 3 and a half times bigger than the existing ones.  The dens and indoor areas of the new habitat will be climate-controlled, with temperatures that simulate the Arctic North !  Oh wow .. !  :)


What else do we have at the zoo?

Wolf

White Rhino

There are lots of Giraffes at the zoo ...

 but these 3 fascinates me cos' they were 'parked' in a row. Heeheehee ...

Meet the BIG croc

 It's huge !!!

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 It's massive !! Check out the teeth !!

 

 What big tail you have .....!

Lying 'lifeless' on water ... but ready to 'snap' when a prey comes too close.

Meet the Elephants ..

Open 365 days a year, the Singapore Zoo is a must-see attraction for all tourists. Also a favourite of the locals, the World’s Best Rainforest Zoo has much to offer .. do check it out one of these days with your family and friends.  As Singapore's weather tends to be hot and humid year-round, please remember to bring enough drinking water and keep yourself hydrated throughout the day.  Do also remember to bring along your sunshades and brollies ...... :)