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Singapore attractions - tourist attractions in Singapore
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twilight holds many surprises ... and more so at the Night Safari, where
you can look a rhinoceros in the eye or hear the howls of a pack of striped
hyenas. The Night Safari is the world's premier night zoo that allows
you to view animals in their nocturnal setting with the use of special
illumination that simulates natural moonlight.
The entire enclosure is divided into 8 geographical zones, for example,
the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley,
South American pampas and Burmese jungle. There are over 1,200 animals
of more than 110 exotic species to watch out for.
The best way to explore the Night Safari is to start off with the relaxing
tram ride. The tram moves silently to avoid frightening the animals and
is accompanied by an interesting and educational commentary. You may get
off at tram stations to explore the walking trails through each zone,
and easily rejoin the tram anytime. Do avoid flash photography, as this
will only startle the animals.
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Open:
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7:30pm to midnight (daily). Last ticket sale: 11pm.
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Admission:
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SGD 15.60 adults, SGD 10.40 children (3 - 12 years)
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Approximate Touring Time:
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3 hours
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Location:
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80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
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Tel:
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(65) 6-269-3411
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Fax:
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(65) 6-367-2974
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Getting there:
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Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station and board TIBS bus
927 to the zoo. Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station, then
board SBS bus 138.
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 The
beginnings of the zoo may be traced back to the 1960s when the British
forces were withdrawing out of Singapore and left behind their family
pets. Officially opened in 1973, it has grown to win acclaim as one of
the world's finest with its "open" zoo concept, where the use
of natural barriers like streams, rock walls and vegetation help separate
animals from visitors.
Spreading over 70 acres, it is home to over 3,000 mammals, birds and
reptiles, none more popular than the orangutan with whom you can have
breakfast or tea. In fact, it is the only zoo that allows you to do that.
The zoo's breeding program has also witnessed the first tropical birth
of a polar bear. Other endangered species like the Malayan tiger, the
white rhino, proboscis monkey, komodo dragon and the sea lion have also
found a haven in the zoo. One interesting highlight is the Fragile Forest
- an exciting and educational display of ecosystems and rainforest culture.
Journey through Hamadras Baboons - The Great Rift Valley for a unique
Ethiopian experience, where you will come across a troop of hamadryas
baboons, a herd of ibexes, a call of jackals, hyraxes and mongooses. Aside
from a dazzling variety of wildlife and plant life, replicas of the Konso
and Amharic Villages take you back in time and reveal the cultural elements
of Ethiopia.
To enjoy the zoo, board the regular tram service and get an excellent
overview of the various attractions. However, to fully appreciate the
zoo, the tram introduction should be complemented by a walking tour as
well as viewing any one of the extremely entertaining animal shows.
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Open:
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8:30am - 6pm (daily)
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Last ticket sale:
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5pm
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Admission:
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SGD 12.10 adults, SGD 5.05 children (3 - 12 years).
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Breakfast with orangutan:
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SGD 15.45 adults, SGD 11.33 children (except the first 3
days of Chinese New Year).
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Tea with orangutan:
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SGD 13 adults, SGD 10.30 children (except Sundays, public
holidays and the first 3 days of Chinese New Year).
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Approximate Touring Time:
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Full day
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Location:
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80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
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Tel:
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(65) 6-269-3411
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Fax:
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(65) 6-367-2974
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Getting There:
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Take the MRT to Choa Chu Kang Station and board TIBS bus
927 Or alight at Ang Mo Kio Station and board SBS bus 138.
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Show Times:
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• Elephant Show (at Elephant Ride Area) - 11:30am (weekdays),
11:30am & 4pm (weekends & public holidays)
• Animal Friends (at Animal Land of Children's World)
- 12:30pm (Mon. to Sat.), 12:30pm & 4pm (Sun. & public
holidays)
• Sealion (at Sealion Enclosure) - 2:30pm (weekdays),
2:30pm, 5pm (weekends & public holidays)
• Spirit of the Rainforests (at Shaw Foundation Amphitheater)
- 10:30am (weekdays), 10:30am & 1:30pm (weekends &
public holidays)
• Tales & Scales (at Shaw Foundation Amphitheater)
- 3:30pm (daily)
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 One
of Asia Pacific's largest and most impressive bird parks, Jurong BirdPark
offers you an experience that is entertaining as well as educational.
Its landscaped environment is home to over 8,000 birds from 600 species,
displayed in huge enclosures. The bird shows at the Pools Amphitheater
featuring flamingoes, macaws, hornbills and cockatoos are both spectacular
and funny, and recommended particularly for children. To watch magnificent
birds of prey in action, catch the 'Fuji World of Hawks' show!
The Southeast Asian Birds Aviary houses in its 24 individual aviaries
and a main walk-in aviary, more than 100 species of birds from the equatorial
jungles of Southeast Asia. The birds' natural equatorial habitat is recreated
within this exhibit, including simulated tropical thunderstorms everyday
at noon. Another walk-in aviary not to be missed is the Waterfall Aviary,
home to more than 1,500 free-flying African birds.
In 2001, the BirdPark added the Riverine exhibit, a simulated natural
freshwater river habitat featuring various species of waterfowl, fish
and turtles. Here, you can watch more than 20 duck species diving in the
water.
The latest offering from Jurong BirdPark is an all-new breakfast program
complete with a star-studded bird cast. Known as "Pelicans, Parrots
and Prata", the program takes place at the Songbird Terrace overlooking
the Flamingo Lake, with breakfast available from 8am to 10:30am and the
show beginning at 9:30am. The breakfast buffet is priced at SGD 13.50+
for adults and SGD 9.50+ for children. Prices quoted do not include admission
to the park. For reservations, call (65) 6-264-2055. For a sumptuous lunch,
try the international buffet or a la carte at The Lodge on Flamingo Lake
- a theme restaurant overlooking a flamingo-filled lake.
The best way to start a tour of the BirdPark is to board the modern,
air-conditioned Panorail system. Its route covers the entire park, providing
excellent elevated views of the various exhibits. A walking tour is also
worthwhile as you will be able to see the birds close up.
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Open:
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8am - 6pm (daily)
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Admission:
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SGD 12 adults, SGD 5 children (under 12 years), SGD 8.40
seniors
SGD 36 family package (admission and panorail) for up to 2
adults and 3 children
SGD 54 family package (admission and panorail) for up to 4
adults and 3 children
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Approximate Touring Time:
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Half day
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Location:
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2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925
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Tel:
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(65) 6-265-0022
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Fax:
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(65) 6-261-1869
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Getting There:
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Take the MRT to Boon Lay Station, then take SBS bus 194 or
251.
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Show Times:
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• Fuji World of Hawks - 10am
• All Star Bird Show - 11am, 3pm (daily)
• King of the Skies Show - 4pm
• The Wonderful World of Birds (audio-visual show) -
12 noon, 1pm, 2pm (daily)
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 Any
trip to Singapore will be made more memorable by a visit to the Tiger
Balm Gardens. First built in 1937, Haw Par Villa holds 25 clusters of
original statues and figurines which tell the intriguing stories of Chinese
mythology, legends and Chinese values.
Described by past visitors as "fascinating, delightful, bizarre
and entertaining", the Tiger Balm Gardens is like no other place
in the world. Dramatizing Chinese legends and folklore, the colorful statues
and figurines immortalize moral values and Chinese cultural heritage for
generations to come. Be fascinated by the commitment of the pilgrims in
Journey to the West, the adventures of the Eight Immortals invading Neptune's
Palace, and the virtue of Lady White Snake.
The original park was built by ointment king and newspaper magnate Aw
Boon Haw to educate overseas Chinese about their cultural heritage. Aw
Boon Haw built these wonderlands for several reasons. One was to provide
a recreation facility for overseas Chinese and in the process, educate
them about their rich cultural heritage. The gardens had a practical purpose
as well. Being a forerunner in marketing his famous Tiger Balm ointment,
Aw Boon Haw figured that people who came to his park would tell others
to go to the Tiger Balm Gardens and thus, help to promote his famous ointment.
Just as he did when marketing his fabulous ointment, Aw Boon Haw took
the task of designing the Tiger Balm Gardens seriously, carrying it out
with a twinkle in his eye. He made sure that the enchantment he saw was
executed to delight, soothe, and frighten in just the right proportions.
The fantastic environments evoke both delight and horror in you; but no
matter what reaction you have to the gardens, once visited, the memory
is enduring.
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Open:
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9am - 12 midnight (daily)
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Admission:
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Free
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Approximate Touring Time:
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2 - 3 hours
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Location:
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262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628
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Tel:
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(65) 6-872-2780
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Fax:
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(65) 6-872-2694
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Email:
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orientmgt@pacific.net.sg
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Getting There:
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Take SBS bus 200 from Buona Vista MRT Station. SBS bus 10,
30, 188 from World Trade Centre, SBS bus 143 from Orchard
Road or SBS bus 51 from Chinatown.
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 The
Gardens epitomizes the tropical island's luxuriant parks. Spread over
52 hectares and close to the center of the city, the Gardens is a combination
of untouched primary forest and specialty gardens displaying frangipanis,
roses, ferns and desert plants, to name a few. The thousands of plant
species here, including many rare specimens, reflect the Gardens' richness
and diversity of plant life.
The present orchid enclosure has 20,000 orchid plants on display. The
National Orchid Garden promises sprawling orchid displays, water features,
and an exotic bromeliad collection from Central and South America. Other
attractions for your enjoyment include Palm Valley, Eco-Lake and outdoor
concerts on Symphony Lake.
If you are looking for a fine dining experience by the greens, head on
down to Au Jardin, an exclusive little French restaurant serving one of
the best French cuisine in town. For more information, call Tel: (65)
6-466-8812. If fine dining is not your cup of tea, drop by any of the
caf?s ideally located in the Gardens.
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Open:
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5am - 12 midnight (daily)
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National Orchid Garden:
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8:30am - 7pm (daily)
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Admission:
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Botanic Gardens: Free
National Orchid Garden: SGD 2 adults, SGD 1 children and seniors
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Approximate Touring Time:
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2 hours
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Location:
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Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
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Tel:
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1-800-6-471-7300 (toll free in Singapore only)
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Fax:
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(65) 6-475-4295
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Getting There:
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From the Orchard MRT Station along Orchard Boulevard, take
SBS bus 7, 105, 106, 123 or 174.
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 Sentosa
was originally known as Pulau Blakang Mati (meaning 'the island behind
which lies death' in Malay). It was believed that the island got this
name when a malaria outbreak wiped out the entire Bugis community that
was residing on the island.
From a fishing village, the island was later turned into a British military
fortress until 1967 when it was handed back to the Singapore Government.
In 1968, the Government decided to develop the island into a holiday resort
for local visitors and tourists. The public was invited to suggest names
for the island and "Sentosa", meaning "peace & tranquillity"
in Malay, was eventually chosen to depict the island resort.
Today, Sentosa has evolved to become Singapore's favorite leisure island
resort. Nature, history, recreation and fantasy - Sentosa offers all these
and more in a fun, entertaining and educational way.
Don't miss out on these wonderful sights and locations:
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Sentosa's Siloso Beach, Central Beach and Tanjong Beach offer
sun-worshippers a variety of water sports such as canoeing
and surf boarding.
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The Musical Fountain presents a high-tech spectacle integrating
a ballet of light, laser, color and music. At night, the Merlion
"awakens" in a breathtaking sight-and-sound show
incorporating the dancing fountains.
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Tour Sentosa on the monorail which provides a scenic 40-minute
ride around the island.
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Golfers can enjoy the challenging and spectacular Tanjong
and Serapong Courses at the Sentosa Golf Club.
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Make your way up the 37-meter high Merlion for a magnificent
panoramic view.
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For the avid family golfer, there is the Sijori WonderGolf,
Singapore's only outdoor miniature golf course.
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Nature lovers will appreciate the Nature Walk/Dragon Trail
which meanders through a tropical secondary rainforest and
leads to a number of vantage points offering scenic views
from the summit of Mount Imbiah.
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Butterfly Park is home to 2,500 butterflies from over 50
species while the Insect Kingdom Museum features giant millipedes,
tarantulas, rhino-beetles and many more.
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Underwater World Singapore is one of Asia's most exciting
tropical aquarium.
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Built in the 1880's, Fort Siloso served as the last bastion
of the British forces during the Japanese invasion of Singapore.
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Begin an exciting voyage of discovery of Singapore's maritime
heritage at the Maritime Museum.
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Images of Singapore, a museum complex comprising Pioneers
of Singapore, Surrender Chambers and Festivals of Singapore,
vividly depicts the history and cultures of Singapore.
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Two resort hotels, The Beaufort Singapore and Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa
Resort (a Cond? Nast Traveler Gold List Hotel), offer stylish luxury including
access to inviting, golden sand beaches.
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Admission:
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Island admission is SGD 6 adults, SGD 4 children (includes
admission to Sentosa, a one-way bus ride out of the island
and all internal transportation). The island admission, however,
does not include admission to all attractions. For more information
on other admission charges, visit www.sentosa.com.sg
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Contact:
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Sentosa Development Corporation, 33 Allanbrooke Road, Sentosa,
Singapore 099981.
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Tel:
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(65) 6-275-0388
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Fax:
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(65) 6-275-0161
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Getting There:
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Cable Car:
The Singapore Cable Car opens from 8:30am - 9pm (daily)
Normal cabin: SGD 7.50 (1 station) SGD 8.50 (4 stations);
adults, SGD 3.90 children
Glass cabin: SGD 15 adults, SGD 12 children
Prices are inclusive of GST but do not include admission to
Sentosa.
For more information on cable car ticket prices, visit www.sentosa.com.sg.
Orchard Service E: SGD 7 adults, SGD 5 children (3 to 12 years).
Inclusive of admission to Sentosa, two-way bus ride from Orchard
Road to Sentosa and all internal transportation.
Sentosa Bus Services A and C: SGD 7 adults, SGD 5 children
(3 to 12 years). Inclusive of admission to Sentosa, a two-way
bus transfer from World Trade Centre bus terminal (for service
A) and Tiong Bahru MRT Station (W3) (for service C), and all
internal transportation.
Night Drive-in: Drive to Sentosa from 5pm (for a limited period)
to midnight. Admission after 5pm is SGD 12 for a maximum of
5 persons (adults or children) in one passenger car.
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 Asia's
most exciting tropical aquarium, Underwater World, gives the visitor a
fish's-eye view of the mysteries of the sea. Its submerged tunnel, with
a moving walkway, takes you past more than 2,500 marine creatures from
250 species. It is a strange yet exciting feeling - like you are in a
submarine with a glass roof, watching huge fish and hungry sharks cruise
above and around you. The view is ever changing. You will journey from
the coral reef to the open ocean, bypassing the lost city of Atlantis,
traveling through mysterious dark realms and entering a sea cave inhabited
by gigantic sea creatures. Be dazzled by the display of seahorses, the
weedy sea dragon which resembles the mythical Chinese dragon, piranhas,
electric eels and even a dugong.
Not all of Underwater World's attractions are below the surface. The Turtle
Pool is home to the endangered Green and Hawksbill turtles. You will relish
the contact with marine creatures such as starfish and sea cucumbers in
the aptly named Touch Pool.
The Dolphin Lagoon is Underwater World Singapore's latest attraction
and is located on the Central Beach of Sentosa Island. This lagoon is
home to several Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins, also known as the Pink
Dolphins. A variety of interactive and educational activities, designed
to demonstrate the natural ability of these dolphins, are now available
daily. Did you know that pop superstar Mariah Carey had the wonderful
opportunity to swim with these dolphins during her visit to Singapore
in the Spring of 2000?
For the more adventurous folks, you may also arrange to dive with the
sharks for SGD 95 which includes provision of diving gear. Advance booking
is required. To book, call the Marketing Department at Tel: (65) 6-275-0030,
Fax: (65) 6-275-0357 or e-mail: uwsmktg@underwaterworld.com.sg
You may have watched sharks eating in an aquarium. Why not give them
a chance to watch you eat?
For the first time in the world, you can dive into a whole new thematic
dining experience on the seafloor. At Underwater World Singapore, you
can savor a sumptuous dinner on a gently moving underwater walkway, enjoy
a breathtaking view under the sea accompanied by live soft music, and
be entertained by a fascinating underwater performance. As you tuck into
your delicious meal, you will notice thousands of pairs of eyes eyeing
you with a growing interest. You'll wonder: Are they thinking of me as
a meal as well?
This dinner is available to organizers of private functions, incentive
travel groups or group bookings. It is not open for public and individual
bookings. For more information, please contact the Marketing Department
at Tel: (65) 6-275-0030, Fax: (65) 6-275-0357 or e-mail: uwsmktg@underwaterworld.com.sg
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wef 15 April 2003
Underwater World Singapore: 10:30am - 7:30pm (daily). Last
admission is at 7:00pm.
* Night Ocean operates from 7:00 - 7:30pm
Dolphin Lagoon: 10:30am - 6pm (daily). Last admission is at
5:30pm.
* "Meet-the-Dolphin" session at 11am will be cancelled.
Sessions at 1:30pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm remain unchanged.
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Admission:
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SGD 17 adults, SGD 11 children (under 12 years). This also
includes admission to the Dolphin Lagoon.
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Approximate Touring Time:
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1 hour
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Location:
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80 Siloso Road, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098969
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Tel:
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(65) 6-275-0030
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Fax:
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(65) 6-275-0036
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Getting There:
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Take Sentosa Bus A from the World Trade Centre Bus Terminal.
Or take the monorail to Station 2 from the Sentosa Ferry Terminal.
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