The
Singapore Zoo is a zoo with one of the
most beautiful settings in the world. It is situated on a promontory surrounded
by the tranquil waters of the Seletar Reservoir, with the dense secondary forest
beyond creating a perfect backdrop.
The Singapore Zoo is a garden - lush and green with specks of colours. Lovely landscaping, spectacular views of the Seletar Reservoir and the sound of cascades, make a walk around the Zoo a truly pleasant experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| Opened in | 1973 |
| Total land Area | 28 hectares |
| Configuration / Design | Using psychological restraint
for open display of animals, emphasising ecosystems. • 2 KFC restaurants • Themed restaurant (Forest Fare) • Cafeteria (Makan Terrace, Orang Utan Terrace and New Breakfast Site) |
| Number of animal species | 250 |
| Totel number of animals | 3,000 |
| Initial Capital | $9 million (Government grant) |
| Opening Times | 8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. |
| Number of visitors | 1.4 million |
| Lates developments | • Tree Tops Trail
(S$1.4 million) • Fragile Forest (S$4.5 million) • Learning Centre (S$2 million) |
| Forthcoming developments | Ethiopian Experience (Expected completion date : June 2001 |
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