Singapore Night Safari (Part 2): Feel the Roar of the Night

When the human world goes to sleep, the wild world wakes up. You can have close encounters with the wild side of nature at Singapore’s Night Safari, the first nocturnal zoo of the world. Of course, all the animals are kept in their natural habitat, separated from the visitors through moats, which are designed to look like rivers or streams. Safety precautions for the animals are also there. Cattle-grids across the park prevent the movement of hoofed animals from one habitat to the other.

Within these 40 acres of tropical forests, you can get a more intimate perspective of the 1000 animals, covering 120 species. From ferocious predators to timorous animals, the park presents a myriad variety of fauna to entice and excite the visitors, which include giant flying squirrel, serval, bongo-the largest of forest antelopes- cape giraffe, Himalyan thar, red dhole, Asian elephant, giant anteater, Malayan tiger, babirusa, Indian rhinoceros, hyena, sloth bear and Gir lion among others. Most of the wild exhibits of the park are from South America and Asia.

Besides these wonderful wild dates, which the visitors can explore through walking trail or tram ride, the visitors can also enjoy a number of exotic cultural performances, which include tribal dances, blowpipe demonstrations and fire eating displays. Don’t miss out on the Creatures of the Night Show where visitors may get the thrill of the feel of action.

Yes, one can get ample opportunity to refuel oneself during this once in a lifetime adventurous journey by frequenting a number of food and beverage outlets inside the park. Visit the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant, Bongo Burgers, and Ben and Jerrys Scoop Shop, which are favourites among the tourists.