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Singapore, the small island country is rich with many beautiful parks that preserve some of the most endangered wildlife resource, which are on the verge of extinction. The Singapore Government has extended all possible assistance to boost the wildlife tourism in the country. Tourist will witness many wild, rare and endangered species of birds, reptiles, animals and plant species in these parks. These parks
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also offer the visitors to spend some intimate moments with each other. To name a few major parks and garden situated in Singapore include; East Coast Park, Jurong Bird Park, National Orchid Garden, Night Safari, Pasir Ris Park, Pulau Ubin Recreation Park and Singapore Zoological Gardens. Focus Singapore updates you with the latest news and developments going on around these parks, national gardens and wildlife reserves. We are here to assist you in your tour to Singapore. Enjoy the best the nature can offer you in the beautiful and unique country.
Jurong Bird Park Singapore
Jurong Bird Park, Singapore is the only of its kind in the entire Southeast Asia. Proposed by the then Minister of finance of Singapore, Dr Goh Keng Swee, this open-concept park is spread over an area of 20.2 hectare. Regarded as among the most beautiful and world’s largest walk-in aviaries, the park is a safe heaven to more than 9,000 birds from 600 species, coming from all parts of the globe. Jurong Bird Park attracts millions of domestic as well as international visitors around the world. The main attraction of the bird is the beautifully balanced ecosystem includes birds species such as; African Crown Crane, Bali Mynah, Blue & Gold Macaw, Blue-winged Pitta, Great Pied Hornbill, Mute Swan, Paradise Tanager, Parrots, Pelicans, Penguins, Red Bird of Paradise, Saddle-billed Storks, Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeons, Shoebills, Sparkling Voiletear, Toco Toucan, Victoria Crowned Pigeons, 12-Wired Bird of Paradise and a lot more.
National Orchid Garden
The National Orchid Garden displays almost twenty thousand orchids. Sprawling over three hectares of land, it was opened on 20th October 1995 by Singaporean Minister Lee Kuan Yew and is situated on the highest hill of Singapore Botanic Gardens. There are over 400 species of orchids and almost 2000 hybrids. A striking feature of the garden is its construction plan with four distinct sections. The are zones divided according to seasons comprise the winter zone with its colors of whites and fresh blues, the autumn with more austere shades, the spring zone of bright light hues such as cream, yellow and gold, and finally the summer zone with striking tones of red and pink.
East Coast Park
The East Coast Park, a one-stop family beach park spread over 1.85 square kilometer located on the southeastern coast of Singapore, is the largest park in the country. Easily accessible by public as well as private mode of transportation, the park is open through out the year from 7 am in the morning g to 7 pm in the evening. Apart from being an ideal family-fun place, East Coast Park is also surrounded by many attractions, such as East Coast Seafood Center, Island Resort, Lilliputt, Marine Cove, Regent Bowl, Seafood International Market and Restaurant, Sea-Sports Center and Singapore Tennis Center.
Singapore Zoological Gardens
Reserve an entire day of in your schedule to visit the Zoological Gardens that is host to almost two thousand animals of at least 240 species. This abode of copious greenery is a safe and pleasant replicate endeavor of the natural habitats of most animals. Walking around the zoo one can enjoy the cascading fall of waters, some magnificent scenic views of the Seletar Reservoir apart from other attractions such as the Children's World, Primate Kingdom and Wild Africa.
Pulau Ubin Recreation Park
Pulau Ubin is a nature park with its thatched house roofs, dirt paths, orchards and wild life. It is situated in the northeastern tip of Singapore and is good place to just enjoy relaxed and refreshing strolls. Other interesting attractions are the granite quarries, rubber and coconut plantations, mangrove swamps and fish farming.
Pasir Ris Park
Pasir Ris Park is a beach park located in the northeastern part of Singapore. It has mangrove forests, a Bird Watching Tower, cycling track and barbecue pits and dining. Some great resorts nearby link to this park, which also has a very popular beach. Visitors are sure to get the best tourism experience in the park.
Night Safari
The Night Safari located at Mandai Lake Road, provides a fascinating peek into the nightlife of the wild. It is home to almost thousands of animals of about hundred different species. Experience the thrill of a nocturnal adventure and enjoy the sounds and sights of animal nightlife.
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