Thursday, April 11, 2013

Gallery: World?s largest freshwater aquarium opens in Singapore

Singapore's long-awaited River Safari is now open to the public.�

Asia's first river-themed wildlife park, the 12-hectare space features animals from eight major river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo, the Ganges and the Mississippi.

Already home to the�world?s largest oceanarium, Singapore gets to add another watery accolade to its list thanks to River Safari ?- the world?s largest freshwater aquarium.

With a volume of 2,000 cubic meters and a viewing window measuring 22 meters by four meters, the tank is part of River Safari's Amazon Flooded Forest exhibit.

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River Safari falls under the control of Wildlife Reserves Singapore, which also owns the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park.�

Those looking for the full experience may want to hold off on a visit. Park officials say River Safari's boat rides won't be available until later this year. For now, they're undergoing technical adjustments.

River Safari is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets S$35 (US$28) for adults, S$23 for children between 3-12 and S$17.50 for senior citizens above 60.

As the boat rides and some exhibits won't be ready until a later date, daily admission during the soft opening phase will be priced at a discounted rate of S$25 (adults), S$16 (children between 3-12) and S$12.50 (senior citizens above 60).

Visitors can purchase tickets at the Singapore Zoo and River Safari?s ticket booth.

River Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road; +65 (0)6269 3411;�Riversafari.com.sg

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