Singapore Nature Parks

Underwater World

This famous oceanarium offers a collection of about 2,500 marine creatures from 250 species as well as a popular dolphin show. One of its highlights is the walk-through tunnel which makes one really feel like being underwater. Among the interesting marine life are colourful tropical fishes, sharks, dugongs, rays and giant crabs.

Everyone enjoys the zoo's dolphin show with its pink dolphins doing tricks (tail-flapping and 'talking'), and some lucky visitors even get to swim with them. All in all it's great experience that shouldn’t be missed. Another fun and different alternative at Underwater World is the Fish Reflexology. Have your feet nibbled/massaged by Turkish Garra rufa fish at Singapore's first fish reflexology spa located inside the Underwater World.

Singapore Butterfly & Insect Kingdom

Fans of butterflies and insects will enjoy the Butterfly & Insect Kingdom, located on Sentosa Island. It features about 3,000 species of butterflies and insects with an exhibition hall explaining their life cycle as well as an informative frame collection.

The most fascinating section is the flying garden with its large number of colourful butterflies flying around visitors. The setting is very attractive and is full of tropical flowers and plants. Another attraction inside the venue is a 70-metre-long cave featuring live insects in their natural habitat. Visitors can get up close and personal with such interesting creatures as rhino beetles, giant spiders, fireflies and scorpions. Don’t be surprised to find some snakes on display here. This park is an ideal and interesting trip for families with children.

Jurong Bird Park

This 202,000sqm bird park is located on the western slope of Jurong Hill and houses about 8,000 birds from 600 different species. On the opening day in 1971 a total of 12 countries, seven zoos and 40 private donors had contributed birds to the park.

Jurong Park is divided into areas like Jungle Jewels, Waterfall Aviary (inspired by the South American rainforest), Southeast Asia Birds Aviary (Jurong Park has one of the world's largest collections of Asian species), Penguin Expedition (featuring more than 200 penguins), World of Darkness (with night herons, fish owls, snowy owls and more) and the Lory Loft that impresses many visitors with the colourful, noisy and charming lories kept in the unique walk-through aviary).

Jurong Reptile Park

This is Southeast Asia's largest reptile park, featuring over 50 species of reptiles including crocodiles, komodo dragons, snakes and tortoises. There are reptile shows at 11:45 and 14:00 on weekdays, with an extra show at 16:00 on weekends and public holidays. You can also watch the crocodiles being fed, or have your photo taken with snakes and other scaly creatures.

Mandai Orchid Gardens

If you're an orchid enthusiast, the Mandai Orchid Gardens are a must. These gardens are the centre of Singapore's thriving orchid industry, and boasts four hectares of the fragile and beautiful plants. Let the Orchid Gift Box Service deliver the flowers to your loved ones to any address in the world.

Singapore Botanic Garden

The Singapore Botanic Gardens was established by Sir Stamford Raffles but was closed down after his death in 1826. The current garden was founded in 1859 and has developed into something quite unique, featuring a small tropical rainforest, a ginger garden and an orchid garden.

The National Orchid Garden has a collection of more than 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrid orchids. Check out the lovely colonial plantation bungalow that once served as the garden director’s house but nowadays is an exhibition centre. A visit to the Botanic Garden is free but to enter its main attraction, the National Orchid Garden, will cost a small fee.