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The River Safari is Asia's first river-themed zoo and aquarium, part of the Wildlife Reserves Singapore. Spread across the ten unique riverine ecosystems, the River Safari houses around 6,000 animals of over 300 species, 40 of whom belong to the threatened species category. These magnificent species are housed in themed exhibits based on the rivers of the world - from Mississippi to Amazon.

The exotic animals at Singapore River Safari include the giant Chinese salamander - world's largest amphibian, and the giant Mekong catfish - an endangered aquatic animal. This massive biosphere is also the site of Southeast Asia's largest Panda exhibit, with the chief attraction being the pair of Giant Pandas, a species of a global population of 1,600 and China's national treasures. The River Safari Singapore also houses the world's largest freshwater aquarium. Visitors can choose to explore the River Safari on foot or embark on the River Safari cruise. The main aim of Singapore River Safari is to increase awareness of the biodiversity that resides in these habitats, and aid in global efforts to conserve the same. With this in minds, there are various engaging activities like enrichment programmes, interdisciplinary trails and workshops organised at the reserve.

Editor: Xiaoxuan Wang