Eco-Tourism and Adventures in Singapore

In this section, we list some of the larger and more interesting natural enclaves such as Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Pulau Ubin, where the flora and fauna have more and less been left to take their own course. These green-lung areas, while well-known to locals, are slightly off the beaten track for most tourists. For information on Singapore's more famous national parks and nature attractions, such as the Botanic Gardens or the Zoological Gardens, see our Attractions section.

If you're really into ecology and the environment, the Singapore Environment Council (3376062) and the Nature Society of Singapore (7412036) are always happy to help with your queries. They will also be able to give you the names of nature guides, who can bring you on a "green tour" or bird-watching excursion of Singapore.

Bukit Timah Reserve

The park is clearly marked with trails, and you can breathe in the sights, smells and sounds of an authentic primary forest as you walk. This essentially, was Singapore hundreds of years ago, before development.
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Pulau Ubin

This is one of Singapore's several offshore islands which has been left more or less untouched by urban development. Getting there is all part of the fun..
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Sungei Buloh Nature Park

A great place for bird-watching, as the place is a regional stopover for birds on their North-South migrations. The park gives you an idea of the mangrove swamps that once surrounded Singapore.
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Central Catchment Nature Reserve

If your idea of a true nature adventure is to trek for hours on end, always running the risk of getting lost, then Central Catchment Nature Reserve would probably come closest to satisfying you.
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