destinations in Singapore

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    Singapore

    March 21, 2018 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    Picture perfect Wildlife destinations in Singapore
    There are fewer experiences more awe-inducing than watching an animal go about its daily activities in the natural wild. Words do fall short when it comes to describing this phenomenon. But capturing a snapshot of the wild in one’s camera is the next best thing to reliving that experience. Singapore will not disappoint wildlife photography lovers either.
    The easiest way to reach these places is to catch a bus (tickets for which you can take online from https://www.redbus.sg/ that will take you to the nearest MRT station from where you can board buses that take you to the park.
    Singapore Zoological Gardens: Its picturesque setting against the Mandai Lake and the title of the best rainforest zoo in the world combines to make this place a haven for wildlife and landscape photographers. Animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures separated from the visitors by dry and wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of sight. Dangerous animals that can climb well are housed in landscaped glass-fronted enclosures. The zoo has not expanded beyond the original 28 hectares. This is a great learning and playing place for kids. Especially kids will love this place as they can see different animals, birds who you can touch and interact with. There is also a small water parkthat will make your kids extremely happy. Be sure to take time for one full day to explore and enjoy this place. You can also take a tram ride if your feel tired and exhausted as it will allow you to rest for a while.
    However, 40 hectares of secondary forest were later developed into the Night Safari. The remaining undeveloped land has been kept as wooded land. This and the waters of Upper Seletar Reservoir contribute to the zoo, giving it a sense of natural, unrestricted space.

    Singapore Botanic Gardens: For those who love their photos to be generously bathed in colours, this world heritage site houses the Burkhill Hall that is laid out in different colour zones. The National Orchid Garden within also provides ample opportunities for photographing flora.
    This is a great place to spend your day peacefully. You will come across one of the best Orchids you have ever seen. Be sure to assign at about 8 hours to explore this place.

    Macritchie Reservoir: The wooded and waterside vistas are the perfect backdrop against which one can capture shots of macaques and a large host of birds. It is often frequented by bird watchers, and this place is popular for hiking and kayaking. MacRitchie Reservoir is Singapore's oldest reservoir. The reservoir was completed in 1868 by impounding water from an earth embankment, and was then known as the Impounding Reservoir or Thomson Reservoir. This is an awesome place to enjoy nature. It is a cool place to spend with your family and friends. If you are a peace lover, then this is the place for you. Best time to visit this place is either in the morning or in the evening.
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