Singapore is an island nation located in Southeast Asia, which is one of the most developed nations in the world. Serving as a global force in finance and a regional force in terms of economy and trade, the country boasts a high quality of life and many exciting attractions. Its many grand malls and shopping districts, wide range of entertainment and leisure attractions, and numerous parks, museums and cultural hangouts are some of the Singapore’s major highlights.
One of Singapore’s major attractions is the Singapore Zoo. Offering its visitors and amazing ecological experience, the Singapore Zoo is one of the most popular landmarks of Singapore and is visited daily by numerous tourists and locals. The zoo is also the nine time winner of the ‘Best Leisure Attraction Experience’ Award presented by the Tourism Board of Singapore, as well as the 2011 winner of the ‘We Welcome Families’ Excellence Award presented by the Business for Families Council.
Opened in 1973 and spreading over 26 hectares, the Singapore Zoo is located within the Mandai Rainforest. The zoo is home to over 3000 animals from 316 different species of animals, including mammals, reptiles, marine life, birds, and insects. The Singapore Zoo is unique because it allows visitors unique viewing mechanisms, such as underground tunnels through aquariums to witness marine life, elevated platforms making you feel face to face with giraffes, as well as glass screens to witness jungle predators. The walkthrough exhibits, which allow visitors to interact with creatures such as monkeys, kangaroos and flying squirrels, are also a highlight of this zoo and let you get up close and personal with these creatures.
The zoo is divided in 11 ecological zones representing different habitats and different geographical locations. These zones have many different exhibits as the Elephants of Asia Exhibit, the Pigmy Hippo Exhibit, the Free-Ranging Orang Utan exhibit, and shows such as the Splash Safari Show, the Rainforest Fights Back Show, and the Token Feeding Time. The zoo also has educational facilities and resource centers for kids and students. There is no doubt that the Singapore Zoo promises to offer you a truly memorable experience, so make sure you pay it a visit.
Relax and unwind after an exhausting day in the wild at a Sentosa resort Singapore. Offering a unique blend of sophistication and untamed nature is the W Singapore Sentosa Cove. This award winning luxury resort Singapore offers tranquil accommodation in a wide range of rooms and suites, each specifically designed to keep in line with the resort’s unique untamed yet stylish design. Offering luxury facilities such as the AWAY Spa, fine dining restaurants and bars, fitness facilities and many recreational services, this hotel is ideal for a memorable stay with the family.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+