Did you know that our island is home to more than 1,000 species of birds, animals and marine life? Singapore has five animal theme parks and they are SEA aquarium, River Safari, Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo respectively. Some of these parks are home to endangered animals like Orang Utan, Red Panda and Clouded Leopard!

If you wish to reconnect with nature and see the animals up close, you can pay a visit to any of these parks and have a fun day out with your family and friends!

Also, you can utilise your SingapoRediscover Vouchers (SRV) for your tickets as they are expiring end of the year.

Claimed to be the world’s largest aquarium, S.E.A Aquarium™ is home to more than 100,000 marine animals of over 1,000 species. Some of the sea creatures that you can see here include the Hammerhead Shark, Reef Manta Ray, Tasmanian Giant Crab and more.

Recently, they added a new immersive zone and the S.E.A Aquarium™ is now extended into the tropical rainforest and intertidal coastal terrains before the underwater exhibits. At the new zone, you will meet more interesting sea creatures such as the poison arrow frog, epaulette shark, native knobbly sea star and the colourful plant-like animals – coral frags!

As the name suggests, this exhibit shows how some shipwrecks evolve into thriving marine habitats with sponges and corals colonising the wrecks. When viewing the exhibit, look out for the critically endangered bowmouth guitarfish aka the shark ray and Vanda the ‘miracle’ zebra shark!

Enhanced with special lighting, the sea jellies gallery is one of the most visually stunning exhibits in S.E.A Aquarium™. Though some species of sea jellies do emit light, the rest can neither glow underwater or change their colours. Six species of sea jellies have successfully bred at the aquarium, such as the moon sea jelly and white spotted sea jelly. Try to spot them the next time you are at the aquarium!

Did you know that you can dive in the S.E.A Aquarium™ itself? At SEA Aquarium, they offer different types of dives that allow you to get up close to majestic marine creatures like sharks, manta rays, groupers and schools of fishes. To participate in this programme, you have to be SCUBA-certified and if you are looking to get your scuba diving certification, you can learn under qualified instructors right here at S.E.A Aquarium™! They will teach you basic scuba diving skills and you can make your first open water dive at the Open Ocean Habitat or SEA Aquarium.

For the inquisitive minds, the Junior Aquarist Programme will let kids aged 7 - 12 learn how professional aquarists take care of the well-being of marine animals. In this season, they will learn all about sharks! From identifying different sharks’ species to observing them to ensure they are healthy and well, this programme will cover it all.

Are you ready to have a whale of time at the S.E.A Aquarium™? Bring a friend along and get your tickets here!

Located between Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, River Safari is the first and only river themed zoo in Asia. Renamed as River Wonders recently, Mandai Group will focus on protecting all animal species and conserving the ecosystem in the zoo.

At the wildlife park, you will be able to see more than 6,000 animals including 40 endangered species like Pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia.

Watch river creatures such as manatees, arapaimas and giant river otters swim around in the Amazon Flooded Forest, a gigantic aquarium. Over here, you can spot a few river otters having a swim together and chatting animatedly. Keep your ears open and you might even get to hear their calls!

The Mekong River is home to 850 species of fishes and some of the world’s largest freshwater animal species. Here, you can get up close to river animals like the Mekong giant catfish, Rhinoceros carp and Giant freshwater stingray. Be sure to take some photos as a keepsake!

Hop on a boat and embark on an adventure with your family into the river wilderness. The Amazon River Quest will bring you to see exotic animals like the Jaguar and Giant Anteater. If you can spot them in their natural habitat, you can snap a photo or two! If not, they might camouflage themselves and hide behind the lush green surroundings.

If you want to get up close with animals and make friends with them, you can meet the manatee family - Eva, Pedro and Canola! At the Manatee Mania session, you can participate in the training sessions, learn more about them and their quirks and even hand-feed them during their meal times!

As you can see, River Safari is an animal lover’s dream come true! Get your tickets and go down with your family and have a fun day out!

As Asia’s largest bird park with over 5,000 birds from 400 species, Jurong Bird Park is the place where every avian lover should go. From flightless birds such as african penguins to exquisite feathered species such as eagles and hawks, Jurong Bird Park has all kinds of bird species that you can gawk at.

At the Kings of the Skies show, watch in awe as the white-tailed sea eagle, the hooded vulture and the Harris's hawk flaunt their moves in the sky. You will be able to witness how these majestic predators hunt for their prey with your own eyes! Keep your eyes peeled for vultures and the brahminy kite who will visit occasionally. If you are feeling adventurous, do volunteer to try falconry!

Featuring all-time popular birds such as parrots, hyacinth macaw gaia, and great pied hornbills, the High Flyers Show showcases the natural talents and sharp minds of these feathered friends. Here, you can catch parrots having a friendly duel and gape at Amigo, the yellow-naped Amazon Parrot, sing in three languages. If you want to join in the fun, raise your hand and you might be picked to hold a knotted rope with goodies for our adorable pint-sized parrots.

One of the world’s largest walk-in aviaries, the Waterfall Aviary towers at 35m tall and has one of the tallest, man-made waterfalls in the world. Over here, you can see exotic birds such as turacos who are known for their sophisticated ‘hairdos’ and their elegant appearance. You can also spot Starlings perched on the window railings or on the visitors’ path. They have different calls and some species can even mimic human sounds!

At Wings of Asia, you can find rare species of birds like the Santa Cruz ground-dove, Bali myna and black-winged myna who are threatened in the wild. This exhibit has the largest diversity of birds with over 500 birds from 135 species.

Wings of Asia houses Asian birds and aims to protect all of them who are facing loss of habitat and poaching for the songbird trade. Some of them include the Javan Green magpie, rufous-fronted laughing thrush and racquet-tailed parrot. Next time when you are here, do visit this exhibit and learn how to appreciate and protect these Asian feathered friends.

With all the experiences and exhibits listed above, there is bound to be endless fun and excitement when you visit Jurong Bird Park with your family and friends!

Have you always wondered what animals do at night? Well, you can find out for yourself when you visit the Night Safari, the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park. This open air zoo is home to more than 2,500 animals from over 100 species!

Some of the animals that you can see here include the endangered Asian elephant, Malayan tapir and Malayan tiger. You can choose to explore the park on foot or sit on a tram that will take you into the jungles of Africa and Asia.

Designed to simulate a night time trek in the wild, the Fishing Cat Trail allows you to discover animals that you can’t see on the tram. Try and spot the fishing cat in action as it tries to catch its prey. You might be able to watch the fishing cat display its hunting skills if you watch patiently!

Featuring the largest collection of wildlife indigenous to Southeast Asia, the Leopard Trail gives you a glimpse into the night life of leopards, lions, civets and porcupines. On this trail, you have the chance to see the Sri Lankan Leopards and Gir Lions up close. If you are lucky, you might be able to catch them in action as they go about hunting.

Come and meet fascinating creatures such as otters, binturongs, civets and other animals flaunt their natural talents in the Creatures of the Night show. Here, you can marvel at the Spotted hyena's powerful jaws and watch the African serval leap to catch its prey. This interactive show is a popular highlight at the Night Safari so be sure to book your seats online!

If you wish to have a more personalised experience, you can opt for the Safari Adventure Tour where an experienced guide will show you the secrets of the animals through the walking trails and a private buggy ride. The best part is - you get to feed the elephants during their meal times and you also get reserved seats for the Creatures of the Night show!

There are so many exciting things to do and see at Night Safari. What are you waiting for? Hurry and book your tickets here!

Opened in 1973, the Singapore Zoo is a rainforest haven for animal lovers and is home to over 2,800 animals from 300 species. You can encounter wild animals like crocodiles, white tigers and giraffes.

Take a stroll through the zoo’s 11 zones and you can find many animals in their natural habitat, going about their daily lives. You might be able to spot the rare Orang Utan swinging from tree to tree, or the Asian small clawed otter going for a refreshing swim in the waters.

When you visit the Rainforest Lumina, expect to be taken away by a spectacular display of light and sound that shows ten picturesque zones of the Singapore Zoo. At the Treetops zone, Tairee the White Tiger will welcome you to his habitat with an adorable song and dance routine. If you are intending to bring your kids to the zoo, make sure to visit the Rainforest Lumina as they will be impressed with this audio-visual experience.

If you want to have a close-up encounter with animals, try your hands at feeding sessions with giraffes, elephants or goats. If you or your child feel scared to feed them, don’t worry as there will be zoo keepers around to give you a peace of mind.

One of the most popular shows in the zoo, the Splash Safari Show creates a lot of hype and excitement among visitors. Here, you can watch Californian sea lions glide on water gracefully, balance a ball on its nose and show off its agility. Their cheekiness and mischievousness will definitely give you a splashing good time!

Besides wildlife, did you know that there are domesticated animals in the zoo? At the Animal Friends show, you will be able to meet domesticated performers such as dogs, cats and even mice! Be amazed as you learn interesting facts about our domestic friends and see how a dog’s acute sense of smell comes to the rescue.

When you visit the Singapore Zoo, do remember to take photos to keep as a memento of your trip! Purchase your tickets here and book your show seats before heading down!