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Opened in:	27 June 1973
Land area:	28 hectares
Initial capital:	S$9 million (Government grant)
Design Concept:	Set in a rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo’s world famous ‘open concept’ offers the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature. Animals here live in spacious and landscaped environments simulating that of their natural habitat. Singapore Zoo is taking this further by evolving into an Open, Learning Zoo. Instead of just observing the animals, educational content designed in an interactive mode is a feature of all exhibits. These interpretives aim to effectively convey facts about the animals and messages about wildlife conservation.
Interesting programme:	Jungle Breakfast — with Wildlife
Animal presentations:	Rainforest Fights Back, Elephants at Work & Play, Splash Safari
Latest highlights:	Rainforest Kidzworld Boat ride Cheetah habitat Sungei Buaya Sumatran orang utan habitat Free ranging orang utans – A world’s first Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre Australian Outback
Number of animal species:	315, 16% of which are threatened species
Number of specimens:	2,530
Number of visitors:	1.6 million per year
Admission charges:	S$18.00 (adult), S$12.00 (child 3-12 years old)
Tram charges:	S$5.00 (adult), S$3.00 (child 3-12 years old)
Boat charges:	S$5.00 (adult), S$3.00 (child 3-12 years old)
Opening hours:	8.30am – 6.00pm
Food and beverage outlets:	Ah Meng Restaurant Ah Meng Kopi KFC restaurants Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop Pizzafari