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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

NIGHT SAFARI (SINGAPORE)

NIGHT SAFARI










Night safari is the World's first wildlife park with a night view, it has been the winner of Singapore Tourism Awards' Leisure Attraction of the Year 7 times since 1994.




Operating Hours


Open daily: 7.30pm-12mn
(Restaurants and retail shops start from 6pm)

Admission
Adult:S$22.00
Child: S$11.00

Park Hoppers Special
Night Safari & Zoo
Adult: S$30.oo
Child: S$15.00


In the Park, there are more than 1000 nocturnal animals of 120 species suppress 40 hectares of dense secondary forest.


you can explore the park either by taking any of the 3 walking trails on foot , or take a 3.2km train ride along the 2 loops that cover terrain ranging from the rocky Himalayan foothills to the grassy plains of Equatorial Africa.

Events that are happening inside the Park

Boronean Tribal Performance
Hailing from the rainforests of Borneo, be exhilarated by the Thumbuakar Tribe performance of tribal dance, acrobatic acts, blowpipe demostrations and the fire-eating displays.

Daily: Ulu Ulu safari Restaurant- 6.30pm and 8.30 pm
photo mound -7pm, 8pm and 9pm

Train Ride
(Adult: S$10.00, Child :S$5.00)

You can take a 45mins tram ride covering 3.2km to catch endearing antics of rhinos, elephants, giraffes, tapirs, tigers and lions, while on the way you can see variety of birds.


This setting is bathed in shadowy half-night, so that the creatures are largely oblivious to a visitor's presence.

Walking Trails

Embark on a brisk stroll along the spooky Mangrove Walk, or any of Night Safari's 3 walking trails: the Fishing Cat Trail, the Leopard Trail or the Forest Giants Trail.


Be thrilled by the arboreal flying squrirrels gliding in midair. Each trail can be covered in approximately 20 minutes.

Wildlife Conservation Efforts

Besides being a wildlife park, Night Safari is also renowned for its commitment to conservation. They do breed rare and endangered species like the Malayan tiger, babirusa, Malayan tapir and the Indian rhino.

If you would like to play a part, you can call through this line (65)62693411
or you can email info@zoo.com.sg for Sponsorship, adoptions or donations details.




Creatures of the Night Show
At the Amphitheatre ---Free Admission


you can enjoy up to 30 minutes of non-stop night action. Get ready to welcome our star cast that includes binturongs, otters, raccooons, owls, wolves, hyenas and servals.

The show demonstrates the behaviour and incredible abilities of the animals, ranging from their predatory to survival skills.


Daily: 7.30pm,8.30pm,9,30pm & 10.30pm
*Fri,Sat &eve of PH

Weather permitting. Limited seats.(show contens may change due to the temperament of the animals)

Geneal Information

How to get to Night Safari

you can go there by:

1. taking car/taxi

From the city, take the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) towards Jurong, turn off at the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE, Exit 7).


Follow the prominent nbrown signs to the Night Safari, Journet takes approximately 30 minutes.


2. By Bus

From the city, take bus service 171 to Mandai Road, then alight at the first bus stop andtransfer to bus service 927 or 926 (operates only on Sundays and Public Holidays)

Approximately 1hr 15mins ride. For express bus service from Ochard and Serangoon road, plz call (65) 67530506.

3. By Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)

Alight at Ang Mo Kio station (NS 16) and take bus service 138 or alight at Choa Chu Kang station (BP1/NS24) and take bus service 927. Alternatively, alight at Woodlands station (NS9) or

Marsiling station (NS8) and take bus service 926(operates only on sunday and Public Holidays)

Approximately 1 hr ride.

4. By Night Safari Hopper

Hop on the Night Safari Hopper and enjoyu a breezy ride to the Night Safari, Direct from the city!

Be greeted by a Funbassador who will be your guide for a magical journey into the lush raiforest.

For more information and Bookings; please contact City Tours at (65)6738 3338 or (65)8188 6000.
Dining Facilities
There are 5 dining experiences that are offers visitors more choice.

1. Gourmet Safari Express
(For corporate and incentive Functions)

Gourmet Safari Express enables visitors to enjoy a leisurelt yet sumptuous meal while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.


The adventure begins with welcome cocktails with our animals; while enjoying an awesome night view of a tropical rainfores. Dinner is served on board a specially decorated tram which goes around the lush secondary forest in Night Safari.


Enjoy a candlelit dinner in the moonlight, alongside a breathtaking view of the Upper Seletar Reservior.

For Enquiries, plz call (65)6360 8560 or email catering_sales@zoo.com.sg.

2.Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant
With the lush rainforest as the backdrop, choose from an array of local favourites and Asian cuisines-form unforgettable local staples to sizzling wok specials to seafood surprises. Not forgetting our delightful local desserts.


Buffet: 6pm-9pm
A La Carte : 6pm-11pm

3.Bongo Burgers
whatever you were expecting of your regular burger, you wont find it here. Instead prepare to go gaga over our very own recipes like Bongo Beef Burger, Safari Lamb Burger and Crispy Wings.
Daily:6pm-12mn

4.Ben & Jerry's
America's favourite ice cream welcome you o its second scoop shop in Southeast Asia.
Daily:6pm-12mn



5.East Lodge
Decidedly the most scenic attraction of Night Safari, the East Lodge offers a twilight view of towering and graceful giraffe silhouettes.

It serves ice cream, hotdogs,nachos, drinks and snacks.
Daily:7pm-11pm.

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