**River Wonder previously known as River Safari**
A day off from work and we are off to my first visit to the River Safari. Due to the current situation, all visitors are required to book their visit date and time online before visiting the parks. We bought the ticket when the River Safari had 50% discount promotion.
River Safari
The River Safari is both a river-themed zoo and aquarium. Singapore’s newest wildlife park has over 6,000 animals, including 40 threatened species, with zones that replicate the habitats of rivers across the world, from the Mississippi to the Yangtze.
Source: visitsingapore
Where?
How to get there?
https://www.wrs.com.sg/en/river-safari.html
Mandai Khatib Shuttle
This loop shuttle service from Khatib MRT Station (NS14) to the River Safari Coach Bay is available daily from 08:00* to 19:20**
* first bus from Khatib MRT Station
** last bus from River Safari Coach Bay
Frequency: 20 minutes
Travel Time: 15 minutes
* Frequency and travel time are subjected to traffic conditions.
Payment can be made by EZ-link/NETS Flashpay card only.
Pick-up | Drop-off | Fare | Schedule |
Khatib MRT (Exit A Passenger Pick-up Point) | Singapore Zoo | S$ 1 (Payment by EZlink/NETS Flashpay card only) Children below 3 years old ride free | First Bus departs at 8:00 Last Bus departs at 19:00 |
Singapore Zoo | Khatib MRT (Exit A Passenger Pick-up Point) | S$ 1 (Payment by EZlink/NETS Flashpay card only) Children below 3 years old ride free | First Bus departs at 8:20 Last Bus departs at 19:20 |
Guide to take the shuttle bus from Khatib station
Take the train to Khatib station
Go to exit A
Follow the signboard.
When walked out of the station, turn left and follow the sign.
The shuttle bus was there when we arrived.
Tap your EZ-link/NETS Flashpay card here, credit card ezlink/cash not accepted.
How to get the ticket?
Official website: www.wrs.com.sg
Klook (Eligible for SingapoRediscovers Vouchers)
To note:
- All visitors are required to book their visit date and time online before visiting the parks.
- Arrive NO LATER THAN 45 minutes from the stated time.
How much does it cost?
Tickets for non-residents | |||
Adult | Child (Ages 3 to 12) | ||
Price? | S$32.40 | S$21.60 | |
Local Resident Discounted Tickets | |||
Adult | Child (Ages 3 to 12) | Senior Citizen (Ages 60 and above) * | |
Price? | S$28.80 | S$19.20 | S$17.00 |
*ID Verification required upon entry. |
Duration?
4 hours or more (Depending on how long you would like to stay inside)
Map of River Safari
Once we enter the River Safari, the show timing for the day is available at the entrance.
River of the world
Giant Panda Forest
Red panda
Kai Kai having his nap
JiaJia was hiding inside her den, we only catch a glimpse of her when she takes a short walk outside the den.
At the viewing deck
Wild Amazonia
We turned to the left as we got a show to catch.
The reservoir cruise was closed.
To note:
6 Jul – 31 Oct 2020
The following Park Experiences are temporarily suspended due to safe distancing measures:
-Keeper’s Chit Chat
-Manatee Mania Wildlife Tour
-Reservoir Cruise
Amazon River Quest
Tickets for Amazon River Quest may be purchased online.
(Adult ticket – $5, Child ticket – $3)
The last ride is at 18:00. Riders must be at least 1.06m. See below for other rider’s guidelines.
Once upon a river show
* Tips: Be there at least 1~2 hours before to queue, only 50 guests are allowed to enter the plaza.
Showtime: 11:30, 14:30, 16:30
The show begins with an introduction of the pelicans.
The next star iguana
The cute otter
Capybaras
*feedings for the Capybaras are suspended.
After the show, we went to the Squirrel Monkey forest
Some of the rules before entering the park
The staff who was feeding the squirrel monkey
Amazon Flooded Forest
To the bottom of the Amazon, the huge aquarium had a great viewing gallery, hence we stayed here for a while.
Manatee and red-tail catfish
Otters
Overall:
Due to COVID-19, our government encourage less human contact, thus the sales counter at the Zoo are all closed. All tickets must be booked online with a scheduled time. With the convenience of e-ticket, we just need to show the ticket to the staff on our phone.
We had an enjoyable afternoon at the River Safari, got to see lots of animals and wildlife. I am a little disappointed that we cannot take the Amazon River Quest ride as it was closed for maintenance. I hope to revisit the River Safari again, this time round, to take the Amazon River Quest ride.