Eco-tourism is becoming a trend in tourism industry, especially nowadays, the poverty and climate changing in the world have become prominent social issues. Eco-tourism is related to study, enjoy, and non-expendable use the nature, resources and wild animals. The main purpose of eco-tourism is maintain the original ecosystem and integrity of the social-culture, and tell tourists hoe to appreciate and respect the nature. (The responsible eco-tourist will endeavor to conserve the natural balance of their host country while attempting to limit the negative impact of their travels)

It is a kind of sustainable development and will promote the economic development.

As a result, Singapore government does a lot to keep the city green and do a lot effort on eco-tourism developing: build-up more nature attractions, provide more educational program such as camp, under theme parks or attractions…… (In last post, we list some representative natural enclaves such as Singapore Botanic Garden Jurong Bird Park and Singapore Zoological Gardens)

But the problems which when the government develop eco-tourism still do exist. Many travel companies which are slapping eco-friendly labels on their tours and hotels to attract green-minded visitors. But actually some are not really good for the environment or local people; Ecotourism operations occasionally fail to live up to conservation ideals; Sometimes it is overlooked that eco-tourism is a highly consumer-centered activity, and that environmental conservation is a means to further economic growth; Although ecotourism is intended for small groups, even a modest increase in population, however temporary, puts extra pressure on the local environment and necessitates the development of additional infrastructure and amenities; The construction of water treatment plants, sanitation facilities, and lodges come with the exploitation of non-renewable energy sources and the utilization of already limited local resources; The environment suffers because local communities are unable to meet the infrastructure demands of ecotourism.

eco-tourism in singapore

Singapore is a small island and lack of both resources and land, but based on the government’s policies and its superior geographic location, nowadays, tourism is becoming one of the emphasis economic domain departments and sustentacular industrial in Singapore and Singapore has alao become one of the most popular attractions and major international destination of travelling.
The most well known features and key attractions for travelling in Singapore are the tropical rain forests and other natural resources, such as botanical gardens, the Bird Park Singapore zoos and Night Safari. People come here to understand nature, to enjoy nature, and to protect nature. As a multi-functional tourism (e.g. vacation, resort, scientific investigation, exploration and science education), recently years, it is more and more popular. Such kind of tourism called: Eco-tourism.

Jurong Bird Park

First of all i just want to intriducte the attraction about The Bird Park. It is located at the west end of Singapore, it is the largest and most remarkable bird park in Southeast Asia. Opened on 3 January 1971, Jurong Bird Park will certainly fascinate and impress you with its variety of 9,000 birds from more than 600 species. The success of the Jurong Bird Park is attributed to its physical structure - one that resonates the original habitat of these winged creatures.

On the other hands, during the visiter,visitors will be entertained by the various activities organised for them. The ever popular bird shows are a good way to start the trip. You will soon attracted by it.

There are other interesting highlights that visitors surely would not want to miss such as the Penguin Parades, World of Darkness and Lunch with the Birds. All entertaining features of the park that will keep you occupied till the end of the trip.

After the introduction, do you want to have a visite,have a try!

http://www.birdpark.com.sg/

Singapore Botanic Garden

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is another representative of eco-tourism attractions, and it is epitomes of the luxuriant plants of tropical island. Spread over 52 hectares and close to the centre of the city, the Gardens showcases many outstanding plant collections. Some highlights include the National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution Garden. The numerous plant species here, including many rare specimens, reflect the Singapore Botanic Gardens' richness and diversity of plant life.


Cultivate your child’s interest in nature and life sciences by bringing them to explore Asia’s first Children’s Garden, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden at Singapore Botanic Gardens. The Children’s Garden aims to cultivate an appreciation for plants, nature and the environment among the young. Developed along the theme "All Life On Earth Depends on Plants", it is created as a unique and interactive fun place where children up to 12 years of age can discover how plants provide their daily needs.

So whatever for leisure or educational purpose, it would be your best choice for your travelling destination. Is it?
What are you waiting for? Just try now!!

http://www.sbg.org.sg/

Night Safari

Singapore has a lot of natural attractions such as Bukit Timah, Mac Ritchie, Chinese Gather, Jurong Reptile Park, and Sentosa island ... Night Safari is the most popular one because it is so special – the world’s first wildlife night park. It was set up on 26 May 1994, with 0.4 square kilometers in area and constructed at a cost of S$63 million.
Night Safari has more than 1200 wild animals with 110 different kinds which come from many parts of Asia and most of them are nocturnal. The entire environment around are open-air and resembling in animals’ native habitat, and the animals are totally free and cageless. Based on this, the animals would be more active and may show more nature and you could feel more of being in the wild.
Night is the best time to start your adventure there. You can explore it via three walking trails, or by tram. This way of travel makes it easy to get very close to the animals and see what they are doing at night. By the way, there are plenty of fences and barriers to ensure your safety. There are also narrations which the tour guide tells lets you know where you are and the origin of the animal which you are seeing.
The night safari is such a special and exciting zoo. Do you want to start your adventure now? It’ll be experiences you’ll never forget.

http://www.nightsafari.com.sg/

Singapore Zoological Gardens

Singapore zoological garden is one of the most famous zoo in the world due to its “open concept” offers the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature, and it represents a real nature world to you.

It opened in 1973, this zoo uses moats and beautifully landscaped glass-fronted enclosures to house some 2,800 animals. Twenty eight hectares of land is divided into more than a dozen regions, featuring 216 species, including rare and endangered ones. The world's largest captive orangutan group can be found here. Two programs, Wild Breakfast and Afternoon Tea, enable visitors to interact with and learn more about six species of animals while having their meal (extra charges apply). There are also many animals exhibits attract people deeply,like:Orang Utan,White Tiger,Wild Africa,Cat Country,Elephants Of Asia,Primate Kingdom and so on .

Nowadays, Singapore Zoo has become a Learning Zoo from just being a viewing zoo. And education is an important tool to help people know something new about animals, their habitat and its situation in the wild.
Furthermore, zoo could bring forth the plight of endangered animals, and it is important that when visitors come to our parks, they know more about wildlife conservation.

is it exciting? Don't wait, so many details need you to experience it by visiting there!!

http://www.zoo.com.sg/