Singapore zoo is separated into a number of different attractions. Having done the night safari we decided to give this a try. The park is divided into a number of zones themed around a particular river, for instance Amazon, Ganges, etc. This works quite well, but to be honest there are not many wow attractions. Having said that, as much as I hate the concept of zoos, it is a sadly inescapable fact that they now seem the only hope to preserve some of our most endangered species. So kudos to them for successfully breeding gharials, pandas and manatees. All three of these make for big ticket exhibits, although I wish the enclosures were a little larger. There are lots of fish tanks with exhibits large and small. Overall the park is well laid out and landscaped. Decent places to eat.
The river ride is so-so. It’s automated, so if something is happening the boat doesn’t stop. It’s also the only way to see some animals, like the jaguars and giant anteaters. If they are hiding you are out of luck.
As Singapore is so hot, most animals were flaked out. The night safari is a better bet if you want to see them in action. It’s mainly level walking. Expect to spend 2-3 hours here.
We travelled to and from downtown by Grab. We had to wait ages for our return ride.
Am I the only person who wonders why the zoo doesn’t offer a combined ticket for all the parks?