Singapore is a place with many wondrous attractions, which makes it truly worthy of its status as a tourism destination. As a result of this there’s a wide variety of accommodation available, including Singapore apartment hotels such as the Somerset Orchard Singapore. One of the most renowned and wildly popular attractions that Singapore has to offer is the Night Safari, attracting more than a million visitors annually.
The concept was the brainchild of Dr. Ong Swee Law who was the former executive chairman of the Singapore Zoo. After more than sixty million dollars worth of construction, the park opened its doors in 1994. Most similar establishments, reverse the day/night cycle, this park makes sure that the animals function as they normally would given the environment. The park is contained within a dense rainforest and as its name suggests, only functions at night.
Presently the park features more than two-thousand-five-hundred animals encompassing almost a hundred-and-fifty species. The creatures within the park are illuminated by artificial lighting that almost perfectly resembles moonlight, in order to not disturb the animals.
Inhabitants can experience the park in one of two ways, either by taking a ride in an open tram or embarking on food along many of the marked trails throughout the park. The animals are in enclosures that mimic their natural habitat with precautions in place to ensure that no harm will befall any of the park’s visitors.
There are also a multitude of cultural performances that take place within the park that are sure to delight anyone. These include tribal dances, demonstrations of blowpipes, and even fire-eating events. There’s even something called Creatures of the Night which stars the animals of the park.
If you ever find yourself in Singapore this is definitely an experience that should not be missed, and one you will cherish for a lifetime.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
