River Safari launches boat ride, marking completion of wildlife park
The Amazon River Quest boat ride - the last feature of the River Safari - opened to public on Saturday morning.
The launch of the attraction also marks the completion of the river-themed wildlife park.
The ride simulates a voyage down the Amazon River and allows visitors a glimpse of the animals that live on the edges of one of the world's longest rivers.
The slow boat ride with its gentle twists and drops lasts about 12 minutes. The boat meanders through a 483-metre long man-made river.
During the ride, visitors can expect to see monkeys leaping between trees and colourful birds.
Some visitors may also be able to spot Brazilian tapirs or jaguars, South America's biggest wild cats.
There are also some new faces unique to the River Safari, such as the collared peccary and the red howler monkey.
It is hoped that the ride will not just entertain, but educate visitors about freshwater ecosystems.
Claire Chiang, chairman of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, said: "Freshwater is a very, very fragile and vulnerable environment, and to be able to introduce that to our visitors, that in their edutaining experience, they also - with all our interpretives - understand and appreciate the vulnerability of the ecosystem, and they will be responsible about protection and conservation."
Visitors can expect to keep their eyes peeled for more than 30 animal species during the ride.
Tickets to the River Safari will continue to be priced at the discounted rate of S$25 for adults, S$16 for children aged between three and 12, and S$12.50 for senior citizens.
Park admission will eventually be priced at S$35 for adults, S$23 for children aged between three and 12, and S$17.50 for senior citizens.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
The Amazon River Quest boat ride - the last feature of the River Safari - opened to public on Saturday morning.
The launch of the attraction also marks the completion of the river-themed wildlife park.
The ride simulates a voyage down the Amazon River and allows visitors a glimpse of the animals that live on the edges of one of the world's longest rivers.
The slow boat ride with its gentle twists and drops lasts about 12 minutes. The boat meanders through a 483-metre long man-made river.
During the ride, visitors can expect to see monkeys leaping between trees and colourful birds.
Some visitors may also be able to spot Brazilian tapirs or jaguars, South America's biggest wild cats.
There are also some new faces unique to the River Safari, such as the collared peccary and the red howler monkey.
It is hoped that the ride will not just entertain, but educate visitors about freshwater ecosystems.
Claire Chiang, chairman of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, said: "Freshwater is a very, very fragile and vulnerable environment, and to be able to introduce that to our visitors, that in their edutaining experience, they also - with all our interpretives - understand and appreciate the vulnerability of the ecosystem, and they will be responsible about protection and conservation."
Visitors can expect to keep their eyes peeled for more than 30 animal species during the ride.
Tickets to the River Safari will continue to be priced at the discounted rate of S$25 for adults, S$16 for children aged between three and 12, and S$12.50 for senior citizens.
Park admission will eventually be priced at S$35 for adults, S$23 for children aged between three and 12, and S$17.50 for senior citizens.
~News courtesy of Channel Newsasia~
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