Hailed as the worlds first nocturnal zoo, the Night Safari is regarded as one of the most renowned and widely-appreciated tourist attractions in Singapore. The term, night safari was initially coined by Dr, Ong Swee Law, formerly the executive chairman of the prestigious Singapore Zoo and it was during this time that the innovative concept was put to action. It was officially launched to the public on the 26th May 1994, sprawling across a land of 40 hectares. Located in close proximity to the Supper Seletar Reservoir and the Singapore Zoo, the safari was built on a secondary rainforest.
Prized for its diverse and rich bio-diversity, the Night Safari is home to a collection of well-over 120 species, out of which almost 30% are deemed threatened species. Housing a total of 1040 animals, it is supervised by the prestigious Wildlife Reserves Singapore. Having being awarded numerous Singapore Tourism Awards within a duration of 18 years, the Night Safari has garnered the distinguished honour of being the Best Leisure Attraction Experience and Leisure Attraction of the Year a countless times. Other notable achievements are Top 10 Best Family Experience, X Troopers Award of the Year, and Best Ground crew of the Year. Known for its magnetic allure, it draws in visitors and tourists from all over the world every year. During 2007, the Night Safari reached its zenith of popularity when it surpassed its 10 millionth visitor.
Set in a humidtropical forest, the Night Safari is essentially an open-air zoo which is divided into a range of geographical zones. These zones can be either explored via tram or foot. For the adventurous traveller, this creates the perfect opportunity to witness the animals at leisurely pace while they stroll along the established walking trails. The Night Safari is unique amongst the traditional nocturnal houses found around the world as it does not reverse the day-night cycle of animals. Instead, it is an unclosed area that is only open at night, enabling visitors to watch the animals in their natural demeanor. The entire area is lit up by subtle lighting, which is dim enough to not cause any disturbances to the nocturnal animals. Resembling the faint illumination of moonlight, it embodies the naturalistic enclosures to encapsulate the animals native habitat.
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