Singapore

Merlion Singapore

The Merlion is the national personification of Singapore. Its name Singapore-Merlioncombines “mer” meaning the sea and “lion”. The fish body represents Singapore’s origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means “sea town” in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore’s original name—Singapura—meaning “lion city” or “kota singa”. In Singapore, it has become a marketing icon used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore.Merlions do not feature in any local folklore or myths of Singapore, and was only used in Singapore initially as the logo for the tourism board. The merlion occurs in a number of different artistic traditions.


Sentosa

Singapore-SentosaLocated just 15 minutes from the city, Sentosa, Asia’s Favourite Playground, is home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, world-renowned golf courses, a deep-wateryachting marina and luxurious residences. This exclusive and unrivalled enclave offers tropical resort living, just minutes away from Singapore’s city centre.Sentosa is Asia’s leading leisure destination and an essential part of Singapore’s goal to be a global destination to work, live and play.


Singapore Zoo

Since 1973, Singapore Zoo has been known for having among the most beautiful wildlife park settings in the world,where animals roam Singapore-Zoofreely in open and naturalistic habitats. Singapore Zoo is also well-known for its walk-through exhibits that bring animals and visitors together in one space for incredibly intimate encounters. Stroll right into the home of free-ranging kangaroos and have them eating out of your palms at our Australian Outback.  Wander into the spectacular diversity of the Fragile Forest where flying foxes soar freely, mousedeers tread gingerly across your path, and ring-tailed lemurs bask in full view on the open sundeck.


Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Parks and Resorts, commonly and also known as Universal Studios Theme Parks or Universal Theme Parks, is the theme park division of NBCUniversal (a subsidiary of Comcast).[2] The division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the various Universal theme parks Singapore-Universal-Studiosand resort properties around the world and it is best known for attractions and lands throughout that are primarily based on famous properties (movies, television, literature, comics, etc.) from not only Universal Studios and NBC, but as well as other companies outside from Universal.. It is one of major competitors of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and SeaWorld Entertainment. Universal Studios incorporates many replicas of attractions and lands in multiple parks around the world. The pages linked to above contain comprehensive list of the attractions and lands at Universal theme parks. Most of the attractions and lands are based on Universal and other licensed properties throughout the parks.


Night Safari Singapore

Unlike traditional nocturnal houses, which reverse the day-night cycle of animals so they will be active by day, the Night Safari is an entire open-air zoo set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night. It is divided into seven geographical zones, which can be explored either on foot via four walking Singapore-Night-Safaritrails, or by tram. The animals of the Night Safari, ranging from Indian rhinoceros to tarsiers, are made visible by lighting that resembles moonlight.
The naturalistic enclosures simulate the animals’ native habitat. Animals are separated from visitors with natural barriers, rather than caged, similar to the Singapore Zoo’s open concept. Instead of vertical prison-like cages, cattle grids were laid all over the park to prevent hoofed animals from moving one habitat to another. These are grille-like metal sheets with gaps wide enough for animals’ legs to go through. Moats were designed to look like streams and rivers to enable fishing cats and servals to be put on show in open areas, and hot wires were designed to look like twigs to keep animals away from the boundaries of their enclosures. Cultural performances are a regular feature at the safari, and include tribal dances, blowpipe demonstrations and fire eating displays. Creatures of the Night Show is a performance presented by the animals in the Night Safari.


Underwater World

Also known as Underwater World Singapore Pte Ltd, is an oceanariumSingapore-Underwater-World located on the offshore Singaporean island of Sentosa. Opened in 1991, it has more than 2,500 marine animals of 250 species fromdifferent regions of the world. The Ticket includes admission to the Dolphin Lagoon at Palawan Beach. The Dolphin Lagoon is home to several Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins, also known as the “pink dolphins”. Several “Meet-the-Dolphins” sessions are held daily to allow visitors to enter the waist-deep pool and interact closely with the dolphins. The Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon offers numerous adventures to the visitors. Some of them include Marine Discovery, Dive with the Sharks, Swim with the Dolphins