Open Concept

The Singapore Zoo is a model of the `open zoo' concept.

The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision.

In the case of dangerous animals such as leopards and jaguars which can climb very well, moat barriers are not used.

Instead, these animals are housed in beautifully landscaped glass-fronted enclosures.

Oppressive cages which typify old zoos, are absent.

The end result is a feeling of openness.