Singapore Zoo has always exhibited animals in naturalistic, 'open' exhibits with hidden barriers, moats, and glass between the animals and visitors.
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10 Facts About Singapore Zoo
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The Singapore Zoo has been highly ranked by various international metrics.
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On 27 June 1973, the Singapore Zoo opened its gates for the first time with a collection of 270 animals from over 72 species, and a staff of 130.
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In 2003, Wildlife Reserves Singapore Zoo launched a massive rebranding exercise, which was shelved due to widespread public disapproval.
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Singapore Zoo's hosted the 'Breakfast with Orangutans' program, where visitors were allowed to take pictures and interact with her.
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Singapore Zoo made headlines after he was adopted by a yellow-footed rock wallaby.
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The Singapore Zoo is the first zoo in the world to breed a polar bear in the tropics.
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Animal activist and conservationist known as Steve Irwin admired the Singapore Zoo greatly, adopting it as the 'sister zoo' to Australia Zoo.
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Singapore Zoo was at the Singapore Zoo in 2006 to officiate the opening of the Australian Outback exhibit.
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Singapore Zoo is currently served by the nearby Springleaf MRT station on the Thomson–East Coast line.
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