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Singapore River Safari

by kumamonjeng May 25, 2018
written by kumamonjeng May 25, 2018
Singapore River Safari

Singapore River Safari

I have been to the River Safari few years back when the panda celebrity Jia Jia and Kai Kai first came to Singapore.  I went back to revisit them again last month, just to check how they are doing.

River Safari is a river themed zoo and aquarium built over 12 hectares beside Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari.  You can also do three park in  day.

Singapore River Safari

There are few themes in River Safari which including the River Nile, Yangtze River, Mississippi, Amazon and Tundra showcasing 5000 animals of 300 species. Do look for the endangered species such as electric eels, anaconda, Mekong giant catfish and other land animals such as red panda, panda, squirrel monkeys and Chinese alligators.

Singapore River Safari

Big Aquarium with all the endangers fishes

Singapore River Safari

Giant Puffer Fish

Singapore River Safari

Jewel Cichlid – native to Africa, very bright in colour and pretty just like it’s name.

Singapore River Safari

Afican Piranhas – go near and check out their scary sharp teeth, poking out and ready for powerful bites.

Singapore River Safari

Walk through each major rivers around the world and there are information boards telling you all the facts and wildlife stories.

Singapore River Safari

Mekong Giant Catfish

Singapore River Safari

Panda Forest

Panda Forest is the highlight of River Safari.  You will enter an air-conditional room which follow pandas’ natural habitat in Sichuan, China.

Singapore River Safari

Red Panda is super cute and the size is smaller as compare to giant panda.  The red panda size is like the size of a racoon and good in climbing trees, also endangered species.  Another name for red panda is “firefox”.

Singapore River Safari

Mama Panda Kitchen

Once you exit the Panda Forest, there is a restaurant serving all the buns which looks like panda at Mama Panda Kitchen.  It is always long queue during lunch time.

Singapore River Safari

Reservoir Cruise 

The reservoir cruise is free, hop into this 40 pax cruise and enjoy the ride.  You may see giraffes in Singapore Zoo when the cruise goes near Singapore Zoo.  The cruise will take your around the perimeter of the River Safari, explaining the various species of wildlife but do note the queue can be very long on the weekends.

Singapore River Safari

Amazon River Quest

There is another boat ride, smaller version but you have to pay for it, adult cost SGD $ 5 and child at $3. Amazon River Quest Ride will bring you to see animals, such as flamingos, Capybara and monkeys in the wild.

The ride is about 10 mins and do book the ticket online or at the ticketing counter upon entry as tickets are selling fast.

Singapore River Safari

Singapore River Safari

River talk & Animal Encounters

The 20 mins educational show start at 11 am at Amazon Square.  There are some interactive with the animals if you volunteer to go up.

Singapore River Safari

Final thougths:

Singapore River Safari is Asia’s first and only River-Themed Wildlife Park.  You will certainly enjoy the highlight of this park that is the 2 Panda Jia Jia and Kai Kai, plus the red panda. Do come early to avoid the crowd. Get your ticket online via Klook to avoid queue and enjoy discounted price.

Try the two boat rides, Reservoir Cruise  & Amazon River Quest ride and don’t forget to eat the panda red bean bun at Mama Panda Kitchen.

Singapore River Safari

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20 comments

Lara Ziobro May 25, 2018 - 2:32 pm

Our son would love this place! He is obsessed with all sorts of fish at the moment. The red panda is my favorite. Looks like there is a great mix of things to do here.

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kumamonjeng May 26, 2018 - 2:48 am

Dear Lara,
The red panda is super cute and is my favorite too. Thanks for your comment.

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Nati May 26, 2018 - 7:33 am

what an amazing place to visit and learn about nature! My children would be absolutely crazy to visit a place like this!

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kumamonjeng May 30, 2018 - 12:47 am

Dear Nati,

Thanks for your comment. I am sure your children would love to have the boat ride and check out the animals along the river.

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Marie May 26, 2018 - 1:33 pm

This looks like the perfect weekend get away. The African Pirhanas look beautiful!

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kumamonjeng May 30, 2018 - 12:45 am

Dear Marie,

Thanks for your comment. It is a great weekend getaway for family and I love the colorful fishes here.

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Explorethe6 May 27, 2018 - 12:03 am

Whenever I get a chance to visit Singapore I hope to check this Safari out. The Jewel Cichlid that’s native to Africa looks so beautiful! The piranha on the other hand looks ready to attack Lol. Looks like a great way to see some aquatic creatures and wildlife in one day!

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kumamonjeng May 30, 2018 - 12:42 am

If you like wildlife River Safari is the place to go. I also get a close encounter with the piranha and check out their teeth!

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Vasundhra May 27, 2018 - 3:47 am

This is such an incredible place for a family holiday! The panda looks so cute!!!

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kumamonjeng May 30, 2018 - 12:39 am

Dear Vasundra,
Thanks for your comment, there are two panda called Jia Jia and Kai Kai and a red panda which is smaller in size but I think is the cutest of all.

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Dana May 27, 2018 - 2:48 pm

Looks like a great place to visit. I’ll definitely go here one day with my family.

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kumamonjeng May 30, 2018 - 12:38 am

Dear Dana,
It is a nice place and do include Singapore Zoo and Night Safari for the day trip.

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Elizabeth O May 27, 2018 - 7:29 pm

I love the look of a river themed safari what a really lovely idea this is. It looks like you had a really awesome time.

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kumamonjeng May 30, 2018 - 12:37 am

Dear Elizabeth,
The river themed is one of the first in Asia.

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ktmommyscene May 28, 2018 - 6:11 am

This looks like a great family place to visit. My kids would love to see the panda.

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kumamonjeng May 30, 2018 - 12:36 am

You are right, the pandas in panda forest in River Safari is the highlights and must see attractions.

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chewoutloud May 29, 2018 - 3:59 am

Hubby and I would love to go to Singapore. I think it would be fabulous to bring the whole fam and the kids. So much to do and see.

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kumamonjeng May 30, 2018 - 12:34 am

The highlight is the 5 theme river and also two boat rides plus the pandas.

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Evelyn Lo Foreman June 30, 2018 - 1:44 am

This is fabulous! It’s mind boggling to really think about all the amazing creatures with which we humans share the Earth. Seems this safari gives us a wonderful look-see into their world. Love it!! Xo, Evelyn, PathofPresence

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kumamonjeng June 30, 2018 - 6:57 am

Dear Evelyn,
Thanks for your comment. You are right about it, the River Safari has given us a closer look-see into their world. Great for family outing.

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