River Wonders

Overview

River Wonders (formerly River Safari) is Asia's only river-themed wildlife park, tracing eight great river systems — from the Mississippi to the Mekong. Spread across 12 hectares beside the Singapore Zoo, its highlights include a Giant Panda Forest, a manatee exhibit, and a boat ride down a recreated Amazon River.

Highlights

• Giant Panda Forest: Home to pandas Jia Jia and Le Le in a climate-controlled bamboo habitat.
• Amazon River Quest: A boat ride past jaguars, Brazilian tapirs, and giant anteaters.
• Mekong Giants: A walk-through exhibit with Mekong giant catfish and giant freshwater stingrays.

History

Opened in 2013 as the River Safari, the park was rebranded River Wonders in 2022 as part of Wildlife Reserves Singapore's unified branding. It fills a niche between the Zoo and Night Safari, focusing on freshwater ecosystems.

Visitor Tips

• Book the boat ride in advance: Amazon River Quest slots sell out, especially on weekends.
• Combine with Zoo and Night Safari: All three parks share the Mandai campus.
• Duration: 2–3 hours.