The Singapore Zoo, formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens and commonly known as the Mandai Zoo, occupies 28 hectares (0.28 km2) of land on the margins of upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore's heavily forested central catchment area. The zoo was built at a cost of S$9m granted by the government of Singapore and opened on 23rd June 1973.
The Singapore Zoo is set in a rainforest environment, and offers the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature through its famous "Open Concept".
The Singapore Zoo has over 2,500 specimens from 315 species, 16% of which are threatened, the Zoo attained a strong reputation internationally for its conservation initiates and breeding programmes.
In 2008, 1.6 million visitors enjoyed the experiential learning experience at the 28-hectare award-winning Zoo. Singapore Zoo is a part of wildlife Reserves Singapore. The Zoo is designated a wildlife rescue centre by the governing authority.
The SIngapore Zoo has 15 shows and attractions which are:
1) Shows
2) Australian Outback
3) Critters Longouse
4) Elephants of Asia
5) Fragile Forest
6) Hamadryas Baboons
7) Orang Utan
8) Polar Bear
9) Primate Kingdom
10) Proboscis Monkeys
11) Rainforest Kidzworld
12) Reptile Garden
13) Wild Africa
14) White Tiger
15) Cat Country
Elephant Shows
Rainforest Kidzworld
Animal Friend
Wild Africa
Elephants of Asia
Splash Safari
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