The Singapore Zoo is a model of the “open zoo” concept. The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision. Oppressive cages which typify old zoos, are absent. The end result is a feeling of openness. Click here for the map of the zoo.
Near the entrace of the zoo, you can see a variety of parrots…
Like Green Winged Macaws…
And other birds like flamingos…
Then we checked out the map to plan out route…
Asian small-clawed otters
We then hop into Australian Outback - Interspersed with semi-arid and marginally fertile ground, this exhibit reflects the rugged beauty of Down Under. Visitors can come up close to Eastern grey kangaroos, agile wallabies and emus.
The Elephants At Work and Play show gives you an insight into a working elephant’s typical day at the logging camp. It demonstrates the incredible bond between the mahouts and their elephants, and reveals how intelligent these giants are.
After the elephant show, we headed to Wild Africa - home to zebras…
Various species of deer…
and giraffes…
Isabel on the crocodile crawl – she came in 3rd place!
The Singapore Zoo also houses dozens of primates. From Gibbons…
To Black and White Colobus Monkeys…
To Cotton Top Tamarins…
Our trip ended with a walk around the souvenir shop (for some much needed air-con)
Hi kambingbujang, thanks for dropping by and glad you find our blog useful!
If you’re visiting universal studios then you should also spend the rest of the day exploring Sentosa Island (http://joyloh.com/blog/?p=1524).
Depending on how many days you’ll be in singapore, other places you and your kids may enjoy are the bird park, night safari, and singapore flyer.
I’ll be visiting singapore, your info is so helpful.I’ll be visiting with 2 kids age 3 yrs and 1 yrs, besides universal studios and zoo, any other places that you would recomended.