The Giant Panda Forest is a large air-conditioned complex to house the giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia, along with some friends – Red Pandas and Golden Pheasants.
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River Safari: Rivers of the World II
Our journey around the Rivers of the World continues. This is part two, covering Murray River, Mekong River and Yangtze River. Start from Part One here.
River Safari: Rivers of the World
I’m sure you’re all pretty excited to explore River Safari – the first and only River-themed wildlife park in the region. Part one of the Rivers of the World Photo Tour will cover Mississippi River, Congo River, River Nile, Ganges River.
River Safari – review
River Safari, Asia’s first and only river-themed wildlife park, soft-opened in April 2013. The park’s key attractions include Rivers of the World – a series of exhibits based on iconic rivers around the world; Giant Panda Forest – which houses celebrity pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia; Amazon River Quest – a boat ride through habitats of the wild Amazonian river; and finally Amazon Flooded Forest – the largest freshwater aquarium in the region.
This is a short entry covering general information about the River Safari park as well as my review. The River Safari Photo Tour, with pictures of exhibits, will be up next.
Marine Life Park: S.E.A. Aquarium – photo update 02
With the recent unveiling of the dolphins and aggressive sales promotions, the S.E.A. Aquarium (and Adventure Cove Waterpark) is stealing limelight from Universal Studios Singapore.
Adventure Cove Waterpark – 2013 photo update
This Photo update focuses on the recently opened Grotto building at Adventure Cove Waterpark. The Grotto, apart from being a sheltered rest area and cafe, offers guests with a closer view of some sections of Dolphin Island.
Tulipmania at Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay presents the largest tulip show in Singapore, Tulipmania. The Gardens promises a colourful spectacle of 20,000 tulips flown directly from the Netherlands. Let’s take a walk around the Flower Dome.
Marine Life Park: S.E.A. Aquarium – photo update 01
Let’s have a walk around the S.E.A. Aquarium at Marine Life Park and see what has changed since November 2012.
Sentosa Flowers 2013
Sentosa Flowers is back again, with Joys of Spring as this year’s theme. For the first time, the event is held along Palawan Beach, including the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia. Also a first: There is an admission charge of $5 ($4 if you buy tickets a day earlier).
I did not attend last year’s event, but I did back in 2011. It was held along Imbiah and some parts of Resorts World Sentosa. It was free before, which meant that there were too many people around.
Spring Celebrations at Flower Dome
The Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay feature seasonal rotation of floral displays.
For February 2013, “Spring Celebrations” brings dazzling displays of festive blossoms and Chinese New Year decorations into the cooled conservatory.