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River Safari Singapore – Free Admission on your Birthday!

The husband planned a day out on my birthday two weeks ago and we started off with an outing to the River Safari in the morning which I was really excited about as I hadn’t been there since its soft opening in April 2013. And it was really a good time to visit the park then as all the exhibits and boat ride were up and running so we could enjoy a really comprehensive tour.

The River Safari is nestled between the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari and features Southeast Asia’s largest panda exhibit as well as the world’s largest freshwater aquarium.

(This blog post contains photos that could be ‘spoilers’ if you haven’t been to the River Safari so advance at your own risk, haha!)

We reached the park around 8.45am on a Friday morning and there wasn’t any queue at all at the ticketing booth so ticket purchase was a breeze. We managed to book the first Amazon River Quest Boat Ride at 10.00am (this is complimentary!) too so remember to do the same when you’re there buying tickets.

The River Safari opened its doors at 9.00am so we had some time to explore the zoo entrance area for some photo-taking, at the same time, to try out my new camera which the husband had gotten me for my birthday.

Since my birthday coincided with the festive season too, there were traces of Chinese New Year decorations and flowers around the park.

Chinese New Year marks the arrival of Spring (春)

Ushering in the Horse year

Get a Birthday Badge when you visit any of the Wildlife Reserves Parks in Singapore (zoo, bird park, night safari or river safari) on your birthday. This badge entitles you to 10% off retail and F&B and complimentary ice cream too. Oh, did I mention admission to the park is free too? 🙂

Help my husband! He’s being attacked by a crocodile!

Here we go!

The moment we entered the park, there were staff volunteering to take pictures for us with these cute pandas.

Early morning view…so serene and beautiful

While the recommended route was to head left when we entered the park, we decided to go right instead so we could spend about an hour exploring the right hand side of the park before going for the boat ride which was also located on the right side. Below is the park map from River Safari for reference. Click on the map to enlarge.

First stop…we were greeted by a school of piranhas and freshwater stingrays

I was thrilled to see two park keepers feeding the ‘ferocious’ creatures and was anticipating some ‘flesh-tearing’ action from the piranhas but…

the piranhas swam away when the pieces of fish meat were thrown into the pool. Only the stingrays crawled slowly towards their meal.

Moving on to the world’s largest freshwater aquarium that showcases the annual flooding of the Amazon rainforest…

This fellow looked so moody…

because of an itchy nose, lol. It kept rubbing its nose against the wall right in front of me…awww…cute!

The manatees swimming with the gigantic arapaima

Red-bellied Piranhas…not very red, are they?

Electric Eel

Ghost Knifefish

That’s the other half of the park

Back to the outdoors…to the Squirrel Monkey Forest…

Do you see me?

Squirrel Monkey

There were so many of them…just roaming freely everywhere

Lucky monkeys!

Jaguarundi…looks like he’s getting a really good snooze

A view of the Upper Seletar Reservoir

Perfectly on time for the boat ride.

Off into the Amazon rainforest!

Caribbean Flamingo

This cute Capy was just standing there motionlessly for us to take pictures! So posey, lol.

Scarlet Ibis

The whole boat ride took about 10 minutes. We didn’t manage to spot all the animals such as the Brazilian tapir, two-toed sloth or maned wolf as they were hiding somewhere, sleeping away. Word of caution – you might get a little wet during the boat ride! Before you head down to River Safari, just make sure you check up the boat ride closure dates here .

After the boat ride, we had to cross this bridge (viewing deck) to get across to the other side of the park

Panda Sculpture

This was one of the two restaurants in the park that served up Szechuan cuisine

Reason for coming here was to try these cute Panda buns!

Kid’s corner for the little ones

The rest of the restaurant which was just empty

Paw buzzer so we could collect our order once ready

I was totally disappointed when I took this bun out from the bamboo steamer…the eyes were too big and the nose had peeled off….this was so not cute!

Just a normal pau with red bean filling

Fried prawn dumplings that tasted like frozen food heated in the oven

Entering the Giant Panda Forest…

Here’s what they eat everyday

Kai Kai sleeping in the open

The temperature within this bio-dome was kept at between 18-22 deg C to simulate the pandas’ natural habitat so it was really nice and cooling in here. No wonder Kai Kai could sleep with his legs open wide! And he was so soundly asleep that he didn’t even stir a bit. Bliss!

I think pandas at 6 months would be so adorable to play with!

Lol, hilarious story

Too bad we didn’t get to see Jia Jia who was hiding in her den. Do you see her head peeking out from underneath the right hand side of the bench?

Grrrrr….watch out for my bear paws! This shop offers everything panda so you can get plushies or memorabilia from here.

There was some animal show going on near the exit of the Giant Panda Forest (next to Mama Panda Kitchen). I even got the chance to touch a hedgehog. Cool!

Do you see what’s lurking in the water?

Mekong Giant Catfish

Indian Gharial

Mississippi Paddlefish

Alligator Snapping Turtle

Including the 10-minute boat ride and a 20-minute tea break at the Mama Panda Kitchen, the entire tour of the park took us just under 2.5 hours to complete. Before we left, we stopped by the manatees area again and saw this manatee airing his belly. Cute!

And we got to see the Giant River Otters too!

The park wasn’t huge but I liked the way it was built as viewing of the exhibits was in a one-way direction (whether you go left or right from the entrance) so we wouldn’t miss out anything or do any detour unlike being in the Zoo next door. The exhibits were categorised by the different rivers of the world such as Mekong, Yangtze, Ganges, Congo & more so it was quite a journey of discovery to see the land or aquatic animals living in each respective river region. Most of these exhibits were aquarium-based and it was pretty amazing to get up close and personal with some aquatic creatures that we don’t normally see elsewhere like the piranhas or giant catfish. The tour might be short but it was definitely an eye-opening experience for me.

River Safari 80 Mandai Lake Road Tel: (65) 6269 3411 Opening hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm daily Admission fees: $25 (per adult) $16 (per child aged 3-12) $12 (per senior citizen aged 60 & above) Website

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Very nice photos, Geri.

Thanks Chitra! Must have taken a while to scroll to the bottom!

hahaha, i love you and the bear paws pic! wonderful!

lol, thanks! grrrr!

Hi, was wondering if is free for the ride. As your mention that ” We managed to book the first Amazon River Quest Boat Ride at 10.00am (this is complimentary!) ‘ means all the boat ride on the birthday is free too? Other than admission? Kindly advice.

Hi Wendy, the boat ride and cruise are chargeable at $5 each per adult. You can refer to the River Safari website. Just that on the day I was there, they happened to give complimentary boat rides so it wasn’t related to the free birthday admission to the safari. To know more about the birthday perks, check this out http://www.riversafari.com.sg/visitor-info/birthday-special.html Do note if you’re going for the boat ride, you’d have to book a time slot at the point of getting your tickets. Cheers.

Thanks Geri, for your prompt reply. Will take note, have a good day! 😀

No probs, Wendy 🙂 Enjoy yourself at River Safari and have a good day too!

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Visiting River Safari With Kids In Singapore

An epic wildlife adventure.

Pack your sun hat and some provisions and make your way up north! Wildlife Reserves Singapore ’s long-awaited 12-hectare River Safari is finally set to open its gates on April 3. Perched along the pristine Upper Seletar Reservoir, the River Safari is Asia’s first and only river-themed park.

Get up close and personal with 5,000 animal specimens spread across eight iconic river habitats including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon rivers . During the soft opening phase, visitors can trek through the park’s amazing freshwater galleries and immersive exhibits, including the world’s largest freshwater aquarium at the Amazon Flooded Forest and the Giant Panda Forest where the adorable giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia roam alongside red pandas and golden pheasants. Are you brave enough to meander through the Squirrel Monkey Forest? Check out what monkey business the free ranging Squirrel Monkeys get up to in this amazing tropical aviary! Unfortunately, families hoping to hitch a boat ride will just have to wait, as the safari’s fleet is still undergoing technical tests and will not be ready until later in 2013.

If the journey gets just a tad too much to handle in the sweltering heat, take a cool, well-deserved break at one of the two eateries on site – River Safari Tea House , which serves local and Chinese savory fare; or Mama Panda Kitchen for delectable Szechuan cuisine and panda-themed bites. Last but certainly not least, don’t forget to drop by Panda Paradise to snag kitsch plush toys, clothing and other exclusive memorabilia to commemorate your visit.

Why Little Steps Loves It:​

There’s nothing like it on this side of the world!

Who It's Perfect For:

Anyone who yearns for a bit of fun and adventure but who are also quite averse to getting their feet wet or muddy.

What Else:​

Spend your birthday at the park and enjoy exclusive privileges such as free admission, 10% off retail and F&B; as well as complimentary ice cream. This offer is valid for permanent residents and Singaporeans only.

Additional Info:​

River Safari

80 Mandai Lake Road Mandai, Singapore 729826

+65 6269 3411

www.riversafari.com.sg

River Safari opens daily from 9am to 6pm. Admission prices during the soft opening phase will be S$25 for adults, S$16 for a child between 3 and 12 years old, and S$12.50 for senior citizens above 60 years old.

From April 3, visitors planning to see the giant pandas can do so only via River Safari. The current giant panda preview, which visitors pay a top-up fee in addition to Singapore Zoo admission ticket, will end on March 31.

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May 5, 2013 by Angie. S 4 Comments

We brought the kids to visit Singapore newest attraction, the River Safari (河川生态园) on Saturday. It is conveniently l ocated right beside our award-winning Singapore Zoo but not to be confused with the Night Safari though which showcases nocturnal animals. River Safari is Asia’s first and only river-themed wildlife park in the world.  

Here in Singapore, children (and even adults) have a very hazy concept of what rivers are (For example, how many of us can tell the difference between a river, a stream, a lake and creek?)  Our Singapore River is in no way a good representation of the rich and diverse river ecology found in larger rivers elsewhere.  Being a modernized non-agricultural economy, our kids lack the exposure to the interdependence between humans and the natural habitats which are fast becoming endangered.  A trip to River Safari offers a first-hand educational experience which opens our eyes to the abundant life forms (plants and microorganisms, insects, fish, birds, and even mammals) supported by the world’s rivers.  

Even though the park is only about 70% opened and the Amazon River Quest Boat Ride will only be opened to public at year end, it did surpass my expectations.  The park was very well-laid out with a leisurely route that takes us on a nature trail around a sprawling compound which spans across the Seletar Reservoir.  The park’s also surprisingly well-shaded by the lush greenery and I personally came away with a deeper appreciation of the metaphor ‘River of Life’ (I never knew a river can be so teeming with life!). As a parent, I like the attractive, simple-to-read signages accompanying each exhibit which are specially designed for kids. Dana was engaged by jotting own the names of some of the unique river animals in the handy notebook she brought along. 

Here are some highlights of The River Safari brought to you by PrincessDanaDiaries!

7 Great Rivers of the World (in order of the nature trail we took)

1. Mississippi

Where it’s located: North America Unique Facts:  Many of Mark Twain’s famous stories are related to or take place near the Mississippi River, this includes the well known ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’. Animals we saw:  Beaver, Alligator Snapping Turtle, Alligator Gar and Mississippi Paddle-fish.

Where it’s located: Africa Unique Facts: The world’s deepest river, going beyond 220 metres! Animals we saw:  World’s largest Freshwater Puffer Fish and African Dwarf Crocodile.

Where it’s located: Egypt, Africa   Unique Facts: T he most famous and longest river in the world and only one that flows south to north as it meanders through 10 African countries. Animals we saw: Sharp-toothed Tiger-fish and the Giraffe Catfish.

Where it’s located: India and Bangladesh, Asia Unique Facts:  The world’s most revered river, supports around 400 million people. Animals we saw:  Crocodilian Indian Gharial, Softshell Turtle and Goonch Catfish.

Where it’s located: Australia Unique Facts:  Murray River covers one-seventh of the earth’s driest continent – Australia. Animals that will be showcased:  Largest freshwater fish – the Murray Cod, and the living fossil, the Australian Lungfish.

Where it’s located: Thailand and Laos, Asia Unique Facts: The world’s largest freshwater aquariums. At least 60 million people in Asia depends on it for fish and other resources.  Animals we saw:  Magnificent Mekong Catfish.

Where it’s located: China, Asia Unique Facts:   Asia’s longest river and the world’s third longest.  It holds 40% of China’s freshwater resources and one-third of China’s population lives around it .  Animals we saw:  World’s largest amphibian – the Giant Salamander and the rare Chinese Alligator.

8. Squirrel Monkey Forest  

This is the first time we saw these short-furred, highly active and very sociable Squirrel Monkeys.  Apparently, they have the heaviest brain in proportion to body mass, this makes them one of the most highly intelligent primates. When we were there, they were having a field day playing ‘catch’ with one another, amusing the visitors!

9. Giant Panda Forest

After all the hype, it’s finally our turn to meet the famed Pandas from China- Kai Kai and Jia Jia . This has got to be the kids’ favourite exhibit, I suspect partly because it’s so cool inside (with temperatures kept between 18 to 22C) and the pandas are really adorable.   I love the Red Pandas too – they are really handsome looking and regal.

10.  Amazon Flooded Forest

Where it’s located: South America Unique Facts:  2nd longest river in the world but by far the largest by water flow with an average discharge greater than the other seven largest rivers combined.  In this fascinating underwater ecosystem, aquatic animals swim and live amidst the trees and plants until the waters recede. Animals we saw:  The Piranha, Arapaima, Sea Cows and Manatees.

The Amazon Flooded Forest is our last stop of the day and it is my most absolute favourite. It’s so educational (never knew the Amazon Forest can be so seriously flooded for as long as 6 months each year!) I stepped inside not knowing what to expect and was awed to see this big gigantic aquarium. It’s similar to the S.E.A Aquarium (which we visited last month on Dana’s Birthday) but what awed me were these huge Sea Cows and Manatees swimming inside.  I was totally mesmerized and couldn’t contain my delight as I admire these stuff that legends are made of.  Our creator God is truly creative and amazing!

We spent nearly 5 hours (from 9am to 2pm) at the River Safari and only managed to explore three quarters of the park (the entire left section plus a the small bottom right section on the map).  We can’t wait for the Amazon River Quest Boat Ride to be operational in a few months’ time before we return and check out the rest it has to offer!

Opening Hours : It’s open every day of the year. 9am to 6pm.

Address : 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826 Tel: (65) 6269 3411 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.riversafari.com.sg  

Admission Tickets :  

In view of the fact that the Amazon River Quest Boat Ride is not available, River Safari admission tickets are currently sold at discounted price. 

Adult S$25.00 Child (3-12 years old) S$16.00 Senior Citizens (above 60 years old) $12.50 

Click here for Park Hopper Special Packages (Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari and River Safari) 

Birthday Special : Visit River Safari on your birthday and enjoy FREE ADMISSION and other exclusive privileges. Please visit River Safari’s webpage for details and directions how to get there.

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May 5, 2013 at 10:51 pm

Love the photos ! Glad Princess Dana and friend enjoy themselves.

cheers, Andy (SengkangBabies)

May 6, 2013 at 10:43 am

Thanks for dropping by Andy!Caleb’s my nephew and we usually bring him along to explore new places together. 🙂

May 6, 2013 at 11:12 am

Very nice pics, Angie! Love that mermaid one and those pics of the crocs. =) Dana is so awesome to be so diligent in jotting down the things she learnt too! =)

May 7, 2013 at 2:03 am

Thanks for the comprehensive review. I had friends who have visited but didn’t think much about it and advised me to go when the park is fully opened. But from your review, it doesn’t sound that bad 🙂

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River Safari, a $160-million newest attraction features state-of-the-art exhibit design, Southeast Asia's largest panda exhibit as well as the world's largest freshwater aquarium. Amidst venturing from iconic rivers to rivers, visit Kai Kai and Jia Jia in the Giant Panda Forest, check out the adorable monkeys at Squirrel Monkey Forest and wander into the Amazon Flooded Forest to witness an amazing underwater habitat for creatures such as the arapaima and the giant river otter. Join us now to embark on the most exciting river journey of your life!

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There’s no such thing as free lunch – or is there? On your birthday, you just want to be treated like royalty, and what screams ‘special day’ better than free things? Take advantage of all these freebies and perks on your birthday at restaurants and places around Singapore, so it truly feels like your big day.

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What better way to spend your birthday than with the splendour of wildlife and nature? Have a wild birthday by getting free entry to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Safari and Jurong Bird Park. Free admission is valid for seven days from your birthday, as long as you bring along one paying guest.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826 Tel: 6269 3411 Full details on the Wildlife Reserves Singapore website here .

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Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue #03-15/16, UE Square Shopping Mall, Singapore 239917 Tel: 6733 2272 Full details on Shin Minori’s website here .  

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Address: 18 Howard Road, #01-06, Novelty Bizcentre, 369585 Tel: 6635 1285 Full details at The Boiler’s promo page here .  

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The Line Restaurant at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is one of the top-notch buffets you can find here. Expect fresh oysters, Alaskan king crab legs, scallops and more at their insane spread. From 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2017, the birthday person dines free during their birthday month with 4 full paying adult diners. You also get a complimentary birthday cake to celebrate.

Address: 22 Orange Grove Road Lower Lobby, Tower Wing, Singapore 258350 Tel: 6213 4275 / 4398 Full details on StarHub website here .

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Have a meaty birthday indulgence at European fine-dining restaurant Lawry’s The Prime Rib. There, the beef is roasted in a silver cart and carved before you in a visual treat. Lawry’s offers a free main course with two main courses ordered, as well as a birthday dessert and instant photo to mark the occasion. If you are going as a couple, get 50% off your second main course with one main course ordered.

Address: #04-01/31 Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd, Singapore 238897 Tel: 6836 3333 Full details on Lawry’s website here .

8. Receive a $20 card from Marché

Hold your meetup at Marché Mövenpick Singapore, and you get a Marché Customer Card preloaded with $20 with a minimum spend of $120 within your birthday month! Simply present your original Photo ID at the checkout counter and receive the $20 card for use on your next visit.  

Address: VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Sky Park #03-14, Singapore 098585 Tel: 6376 8226 Check out the birthday details on their website .

9. Pimp your nails with a free manicure

Because you need pretty nails to slay on your big day! NTUC members get a free express manicure at Nailz Haus during your birthday month. Simply book an appointment beforehand and present your NTUC Card and NRIC for verification. This offer lasts till the end of this year (December 2017), and is exclusive to females.

Address: 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3#B1-24, Singapore 569933 Tel: 6481 5768 More details on NTUC’s website .

10. Get a free mocktail tower at The Manhattan Fish Market

The Manhattan Fish Market will celebrate your birthday in style, with their sea-cret agents serenading you. You get 10% off your a la carte bill and a free Manhattan Celebration Tower with a specially concocted mocktail when you dine with them. This birthday treat is available for a party of four and minimum spending of $50.

Address: 9 Bishan Place, Junction 8 Shopping Centre #01-22/30, Singapore 579837 Tel: 6352 4034 Check their website for more details.

11. Walk an hour in the shoes of the blind

Spend your birthday in a meaningful way by spending an hour in the shoes of the visually impaired. Dialogue in the Dark’s (DiD) offers free entry for their standard tours (U.P. $20) on your birthday! Inch slowly through the park or cross the road through the noise of traffic in complete darkness, with blind guides to make sure you feel safe and sound.

Address: 535 Clementi Road, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Block 5, #01-03 Tel: 6460 6222 More details here .

12. Free Universal Studios Singapore admission

Being a member of Resorts World Sentosa has a myriad of perks, so your birthday will be full of excitement. RWS members get a free one-day ticket to Universal Studios Singapore, Adventure Cove Waterpark and S.E.A. Aquarium with a purchase of three adult one-day tickets. Gold members also get complimentary birthday set meals!

Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269 Tel: 6577 8888 Check out terms and conditions and full birthday benefits here .

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Mar 10, 2022

Does your child qualify for free entry to the Singapore Zoo, Universal Studio or any other Singapore Attractions? Here's a list to help you find out! 

With a toddler, you tend to be able to bring them to attractions for free. But it is not always clear at what age is the entry free for, so we put together this list for your easily reference. Now you can check if your child enters for free! 

Details are correct at publishing and taken from the various website. In certain cases, we had to make an assumption based on the available pricing for children. If you spot any mistake or updates, please feel free to contact us  and we will update accordingly. 

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ArtScience Museum

Children below 2 yrs old enter may visit the exhibitions for free. In addition, every Friday, up to 4 children (below 12 yrs old) enter for free with every adult ticket purchased. 

Refer here for ticketing details for exhibitions. You may also wish to check Klook and KKday for any ongoing ticket promotions. 

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Gardens by the Bay

Children below 3 yrs old enter for free to the Cooled Conservatories, OCBC Skyway, Supertree Observatory and Floral Fantasy at the Gardens by the Bay. 

Refer  here  for ticketing details for each attraction. You may also wish to check  Klook   and  KKday  for any ongoing ticket promotions. 

Science Center Singapore

Children below 3 yrs old enter the Science Centre Singapore for free. Children below 18 months enter KidsSTOP for free. 

Refer  here  for ticketing details for each attraction and exhibits. See the latest happenings at the Science Centre Singapore .

S.E.A Aquarium 

Children below 4 yrs old enter the S.E.A Aquarium free. 

Refer  here  for ticketing details. You may also wish to check  Klook   and  KKday  for any ongoing ticket promotions. 

Snow City Singapore

Children below 3 yrs old enter Snow City Singapore for free. 

Refer  here  for ticketing details. 

Singapore Flyer

Children below 3 yrs old ride the Singapore Flyer or visit the Time Capsule for free. 

Universal Studios Singapore

Children below 4 yrs old enter Universal Studios Singapore for free. However do note that individual rides within the attraction will have their own height restrictions for safety purposes. 

Mandai Wildlife Reserves Parks

Children below 3 yrs old enter for free to the Singapore Zoo, Bird Park, Night Safari and River Wonders.

Refer  here  for ticketing details. You may also wish to  for any ongoing ticket promotions at each park

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