Singapore Zoo Part 2/ Family Travelogue 25 June 2016
Singapore Zoo is one of the many attractions and places must see in Singapore. It is home of over 2,800 animals representing around 300 species with natural habitat , and the animals roam freely. The park is also a Learning Zoo. Through the interactive educational displays found at every exhibits and zones, guests could have a deeper understanding of the animals. continued from: Singapore Zoo Part 1
Hamadryas Baboons The Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia
Carved effigies of departed heroes that stand guard at the entrance of the Valley
See the replica of the dwelling hut and inside: the tribal utensils, tools and storage containers.
WAGA or WAKKA
Placed on the graves of the dead. Each represents a departed chief or family member. The eyes and the teeth are made of ostrich egg shells and ox bones respectively.
Hamadryas Baboons
Hamadryas Baboons
replica of the waterfalls of the Great Rift Valley in Ethiopia at the Singapore Zoo
replica of the Konso and Amharic Villages in Ethiopia at Singapore Zoo
Orangutans
Elephants of Asia at Singapore Zoo
Elephants of Asia at Singapore Zoo
Elephants of Asia at Singapore Zoo
Brown Capuchin at the Primate Kingdom, Singapore Zoo
This turtle is also know as the golden thread because of the distinct yellow stripes on its and tail. It is threatened by illegal hunting for food. It also faces competition for food and nesting sites from invasive species such as the red-eared slider.
Range: China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos
Diet: aquatic plants and snails, insects
Spiny Hill Turtle
Spiny Hill Turtle
(Heosemys spinosa)
Young turtles have spines around the edges of their carapace (shells) but as they mature, they tend to lose them.
Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon is the largest lizard in the world, growing to 3 metres long and weighing more than 100 kilograms. They are found on the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca and Flores. Local people call them ora or buaja daret, which means land crocodile.
Komodo Dragon
Gila Monster
Gila Monster
The Gila Monster is one of only two species of venomous lizards found in the world. Unlike venomous snakes, the venom glands of the Gila Monster are found on their bottom jaw. Although a heavy and sluggish lizard,they can be quick to bite when provoked and will often hold on tenaciously to the perceived attacker.
The Burmese Python
Burmese Python
The Burmese Python is one of the largest snakes in the world, with the largest females attaining a size close to 5m. They originate from southern and Southeast Asia and their diet consists of mostly birds and mammals of adequate size. Like many of the other large constrictors they are under pressure to unsustainable hunting for the snake leather market and are currently classified as a Vulnerable species.
Mangrove Pit Viper
The Mangrove Pit Viper is usually found in trees or shrubs of mangrove forests. The dark grey or purple-brown coloration allows this snake to camouflage as a branch and strike on unsuspecting prey. They possess a hoemotoxic venom that will easily kill small prey such as lizards, frogs and birds. Its bite can also be fatal in humans.
Shingle back Skink
The Shingle back Skink is found throughout the semi-arid habitats of Australia. Uncommon for reptiles these animals are strictly monogamous during the breeding season and there are reports of pairs being together for 20 years. They are viviparous and the female gives birth to 1-2 large offspring. This species is an omnivore feeds on snails, insects, carrion, vegetation and flowers.
Carpet Python
Usually growing to no more than 2m, Carpet Pythons are found in New Guinea and Western Australia. Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, bats and birds and they kill their prey by constriction. Females deposit up to 18 eggs in secluded places such as hollow logs or in tree trunks where they protect and incubate them. After a 40 day incubation period, 30cm long hatchlings emerge from the eggs where they are then left to fend for themselves by their mother.
Western Diamondback
Rattlesnake
Western Diamondbak Rattlesnake (Crotalux atrox)
United States and Mexico
Solitary outside of the mating season, these are one of the more aggressive rattlesnake species as they rarely back away from confrontation. They are nocturnal hunters, and occupy diverse habitats ranging from flat coastal plains to steep rocky canyons and hillsides. In winter, they hibernate in a "community den" sometimes shared with other species of snake.
Chimpanzees are highly intelligent animal, possessing 98% of the genetic blue print of humans.
Water play at Rainforest kidzworld
Sungei Buwaya (crocodile)
Zebra
More on the next post: Cat Country, Wild Africa and Sungei Buwaya (Crocodile)
Public Transport / Self-Drive
MRT & Bus
The easiest way to get here via public transport is to take the MRT on the North-South (Red) line and transit to connecting public bus services. Catch these connecting public buses that will take you right to the park.
926 (operates on Sundays and Public Holidays only)
Woodlands (NS9)
926 (operates on Sundays and Public Holidays only)
Self-drive / Taxi
Our parks are about a 30-minute drive away from the city. There are open-air as well as sheltered car and motorcycle parking bays located near the entrance of the park.
Parking payments are processed by an electronic parking system. Please ensure your cash card with sufficient value is inserted in your in-vehicle unit (IU). A cash card top-up machine is available near the entrance of the sheltered car park.
For vehicles without IU and valid cashcard*, you may purchase a parking coupon ($8) at the Membership/Visitor Services Centre located at the park entrance.
First hour
$3/hr
Every additional hour or part thereof
$2/hr
Cars without IU or cash card
$8/day
Maximum parking charges
$8/day
10 minutes grace period. * Car park system is CEPAS compatible.
Getting here info from Singapore Zoo website as at 02.07.16
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