Leisure & Entertainment: OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Popular attractions in Singapore
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Sentosa
Sentosa is a little island of the coast of Singapore. It includes pristine beaches, eateries, and attractions such as the Underwater World, Musical Fountain, and the Dolphin Lagoon. There are lots of things to do at Sentosa and it is a popular haunt for both locals and tourists.
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Singapore Zoo / Night Safari / Jurong BirdPark
The Singapore Zoo is an boasts an immense collection of animals from around the world. Animals are kept in spacious enclosures separated from the public by moats and the zoo offers very interactive programmes such as "Breakfast with an Orangutan" The Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal zoo. It offers visitors a chance to see nocturnal animals when active and includes animals such as bats and tarsiers. - The Jurong BirdPark houses many kinds of bird life from all over the world and is the world's largest bird park in terms of the number of birds. It has many bird shows such as "Birds 'n' Buddies" show (showcasing clever performing birds such as cockatoos) and "Birds of Prey" show (where visitors can watch the birds perform aerial acrobatics)
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Botanic Gardens / Horticultural Park
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is open every day of the year and contains many varieties of trees and plants. It is a favourite among couples, joggers, and families who enjoy relaxing walks there. The Horicultural Park, or HortPark, is a one-stop gardening hub in a park setting. It is joined by several walkways to other nearby parks and is a popular area to stroll in.
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Museums
Prominent museums in Singapore include the Asian Civilisations Museum, the National Museum of Singapore, and the Singapore Arts Museum. These regularly offer many interesting exhibitions. There are many smaller museums in Singapore, often independent ones such as the Mint Museum of Toys and the Singapore Philatelic Museum.
