The city of Singapore takes its name from the Maylay Singapura, or Lion-City. It received this name from its founder, Sang Nila Utama, who most likely never saw a lion in the area, but probably saw a Maylayan Tiger. Researchers have decided that there was never lions in Singapore, not even the Asiatic lions — except, perhaps, at the Singapore Zoo. If you’re considering a family vacation in Lion City, then you might consider taking a few hours out from one of the Singapore four star hotels and check out the world’s first Night Safari Tour.
In a tram, you and your children will get the chance to see the zoo’s nocturnal residents in their natural habitat, both the mildest and wildest of creatures. A guide will take you on a walk through the jungle to get a close-up look at the animals. There’s forty hectares of jungle next to the Singapore Zoo, illuminated by the glow of the Moon. The tram will take you past a reservoir and roll past animal enclosures designed specifically to imitate the animals’ natural environment, recreating such regions as the foothills of the Himalayas or the rainforests of Southeast Asia, all the way to the subcontinent of India. There’s a great many animals, adopted by organizations and families from all over the world.
I’ve had friends describe to me their experiences on the Night Safari, who said they loved the experience, although it was scary at times because the wild animals are that close to you. Sounds exciting to me. Afterwards, the Singapore Zoo recommends a dining experience at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant, which seats six hundred diners and provides local and international cuisine. As you dine, you’ll be able to hear the night creatures: frogs and cicadas, and perhaps a grazing herd of Ankole cattle.
If you’re looking to find a unique experience with your family during your stay in the Lion City, this is one not to be missed!
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