Continued from visit to Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoo
Our first 12 hours in Singapore were spent in Night Safari. The experience started with the Thumbuakar tribal performance, which became more interesting when a guy from the audience was randomly selected to (and willingly) join them.
We also did catch the Creatures of the Night Show featuring the nocturnal animals in a forest setting, the best part of which was the humour extended by the host, including the assistants, and the participation from the audience. Afterwhich, we proceeded to conquer the different trails which were designed as eight (zoological) geographical regions in the world. When we bought the parkhopper ticket (for Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoo, and Night Safari with a discount), there was an option to buy the tram ticket at a lower price. We were much decided that we did not want it since we preferred to explore the area by walking in and around. Especially that we were still on the first day of the trip, tired feet is not a possibility.
However… as we were trailing one region (I forgot what exactly that was), with narrow path and leaves on the side touching us, the tigers’ roaring were enough to scare us… we started imagining things and soon we found ourselves running the fastest we can (just like those in the thriller movies) to the tram station and bought tickets. Finally, we were on board peacefully. 😉
I was giggling inside my head when I looked back at how cute (errr, embarrassing) the scary-ing happened. Where are those days that I was daydreaming to be in the woods and meadows and that I will meet wolves (and vampires)? I guess that my Twilight madness is wearing off. Maybe, if I did the Night Safari at the peak of my wolves and vampires wilderness, I would not shiver a bit to go into the wild.
In one of the tram stops, we chanced on this cool zebra-themed quickbites source. Then, we continued our journey completing the visit to Himalayan Foothills, Nepalese River Valley, Indian Subcontinent, Leopard Trail, Equatorial Africa, Indo Malayan Region, Asian Riverine Forest, South American Pampas, and Burmese Hillside. The tram experience became more interesting and enjoyable because of the onset sort of storytelling by the guide (yes, not recorded), augmented by the recorded sounds of nature. There is bountiful of animals left and right, however, flash photography is not allowed. I have willingly decided to rest my camera and just enjoy the ride, which I have found to be the most enriching part of this visit. I was just feeling and appreciating the wonderful creatures staring and walking by before my eyes.
I am glad though that we went to the Night Safari before visiting Singapore Zoo. Otherwise, I would not fully appreciate it. I do not want to be harsh by saying that it is overrated. But let’s just say that in case you need to strategize your time or go for the park hopper tickets (2 in 1 or 3 in 1), you might want to consider going to Singapore Zoo and Jurong Bird Park only. Especially if you are a photo enthusiast, you won’t be able to achieve much in the safari. On the other hand, if you wish to experience both the zoo and the safari, you might consider visiting them the same day since they are on the same location (literally you just need to cross to the other side), i.e. to schedule the zoo visit at day time, to safari at night since it opens at 7:00 PM. However, that could be overwhelming and disappointing – on the part that your benchmark will be the zoo visit. Should you go for only one among the three (bird park, zoo, safari), there is no doubt that the Singapore Zoo visit is the most worthwhile experience. In fact, a must-do when you are swinging by Singapore.
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upto6only
grabe ang daming activities sa luob so technically for a photo enthusiast 1 day dapat dyan sa luob hehehe
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HalfCrazy
Wow, why are there so many things to do where you’re at? I want that kind of excitement! Haha! Just not with that really big snake. I despise anything that crawls. Not babies, just so we’re clear LOL.
About your comment in my blog, sobrang astig ng site na sinabi mo. HAHA. Pero a few months from now, babasahin ko nalang yung previous posts ko. Haha! Glad you enjoyed reading the letters as much as I enjoyed writing them. 🙂 Hope you got it figured out, whatever is in that letter. 🙂
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sheng
Wow, this is one cool thing, hehe! Andaming for kids na events.
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onyxx
last time i was in singapore, i didn’t opt for this attraction (night safari) partly because i was so tired. i reckon that i really want to a real safari setting i’d go to africa harharhar
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kg
it’s not being harsh wits. someone from malaysia actually told me it is overrated…and if you have a choice, no need to go to the night safari. 🙂
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kayni
i’ve never tried a night safari. it’s good to hear your take on this.
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dyanie
Hindi ko alam kung bakit di kami nakapunta dito eh ang tagal namin sa SG dati haha. Baka kasi di kami mahilig sa animals. 😛
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Daphne
The first time we went to the Night Safari, we (my sister and I) were bold enough to roam the hiking trails until we got lost in the dark and I seriously thought we would be trapped with the animals and no one would find us. LOL
During our recent visit to Singapore, we simply took the tram and enjoyed the Night Safari experience. I don’t think it is overrated, I find the whole concept quite innovative so it is worth the price. 😀
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ibyang
we dodged this night safari on our last night in SG. i wasn’t very interested with seeing animals when i was there. thru your story, happy na ako at parang na-experience ko na rin ang night safari.
p.s. those zebra chairs look cool 🙂
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docgelo
ok yung zebra-themed resto.
how was the food there? i hope there not serving zebra chops or steaks, he he he
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