I recently went to relatively new River Safari, a river-themed zoo and aquarium with my parents, as we hadn't explore the place since it was opened to the public in 2012.
At the 12 hectares big River Safari, you get to see 7 different rivers from around the world. They are Mississippi,Congo, Murray, River Nile, Yangtze, Mekong and Ganges river. You also get to explore the wild Amazon flooded forest.
However the stars at Singapore River Safari are the two adorable pandas on loan from China, Kai Kai and Jia Jia for ten years. They will return to China in 8 years time.
If you want to enjoy the visit, plan for about two to three hours to really explore the place. There is also the Amazon River Quest boat ride and the first boat departs at 10am.
Currently the ticket cost about $25.00 per adult, $16.00 for children (3 to 12 years old) and senior citizens ticket costs $12.00.
I really enjoyed the visit. Remember to bring umbrella as it can be really hot as there is no shelter for some attractions.
For more information, visit Singapore River Safari site here.
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826.
How to get there, the fastest way is to take taxi to River Safari.
But the cheapest way is to take MRT to the nearest station at Woodlands MRT and take taxi to Mandai Lake Road. For me, I took bus 969 from Tampines station to Woodlands Interchange.
Kai Kai, the star at Singapore River Safari relaxing and eating in his cooling air-conditioned home.
The start of Singapore River Safari journey
The first river you see, is the Mississippi River. It is the largest river in North America and the fourth longest in the world.
Turtle and alligator gar.
You can enjoy the tranquil scenery
Crocodiles
At the Mekong River (about 4300 km), this Southeast Asian river is the tenth largest in the world. You can see Mekong giant catfish.
Yangtze River flows about 6,300km long and is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world.
Into the Giant Panda Forest. Please do not use flash camera on the lovely pandas.
Daily diet for the panda, Jia Jia and Kai Kai.
The two red pandas relax on the tree branches.
Kai Kai loves to eat bamboo. Some animals are just born lucky. The two pandas received VVIP welcome to Singapore. They are on loan from China for ten years.
Kai Kai, nicknamed 'Onion Head' for his small pointy fur on his head. His favorite pastime is taking a nap after eating.Its really rare to see Jia Jia, the female panda.
Outside the Panda home
Singapore River Safari
Enchanting manatees, also known as sea cows at the Amazon Flooded Forest.
Manatees are very big and the biggest look like 3.6 metres long
You can visit Singapore Zoo after River Safari as it is just opposite it.
