The island nation of Singapore is a favored destination for tourists from all over the world. Tourists love to come to this South East Asian country primarily for its fabulous shopping and its many epicurean delights both of which are celebrated in the city state’s popular annual festivals – The Great Singapore Sale and the Singapore Food Festival.
Singapore is also often touted as an ideal vacation spot for all the family and the island nation has a number of enthralling and enchanting attractions which provide much entertainment for adults and children alike.
The Jurong Bird Park
Featuring over 8000 birds which are displayed in four interactive walk in aviaries the Jurong Bird Park provides an invigorating experience for children and their parents. The Water Fall Aviary which also features the tallest man-made waterfall in the world, the South East Asian Bird Aviary where a thunderstorm is stimulated everyday at noon, The Jungle Aviary and the Royal Ramble all showcase exotic birds in their natural habitat. Apart from these aviaries the Park also has a number of bird shows where these birds sing, play and dance as they entertain their audience daily. Some of the bird shows that are held at the Jurong Bird Park are the Birds n Buddies Show, The Children’s Parrot Show, The All Star Bird Show and The Birds of Prey Show.
The Singapore Flyer
Underwater world at Sentosa Island
Underwater world situated at Sentosa Island is a world renowned oceanarium which features more than 2500 species of fish many of which are showcased in an 83 meter acrylic tunnel that moves on a travleator. This tunnel provides a deep sea experience to visitors while displaying fish like sharks, slimy eels, giant stingrays and groupers in their natural habitat. Underwater world also has a Touch Pool and features interactive scuba diving programs which are conducted for both adults and children. 
The Night Safari at the Singapore Zoo
Conducted in a wildlife park located adjacent to the Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari provides you with a fascinating glimpse into the nocturnal activities of nearly 1200 different animals which come from different parts of the globe. Many of the animals that feature in the exciting expedition belong to endangered species as well. The Night Safari also features an interactive’Creatures of the Night show’ as well as a Tribal cultural show where the Thumbuakar Tribals who hail from the rain forests of Boreneo perform dances and display their fireeating skills.
Snow City of Singapore
Snow City is an indoor winter wonderland where temperatures are constantly maintained at -5°C. Here children from the tropics who have never before experienced sub zero temperatures enjoy activities like snow boarding, skiing, building snowmen and having snow ball fights.
Singapore Science Center
The Singapore Science Center is reputed to be one of the world’s top ten science centers, which features 8 exhibition halls that showcase more than 850 interactive and multimedia exhibits which captivate visitors and make learning science a fun experience for people of all ages.
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