Singapore ZoovsNational Museum of Singapore
Both are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, National Museum of Singapore is preferred by most reviewers compared to Singapore Zoo. National Museum of Singapore scores 89 with recommendations from 9 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Singapore Zoo
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80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, Singapore
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Fodor's "Sprawling over 69 acres of a 220-acre natural rainforest, this zoo has stunning views of nearby reservoir lakes." Full review
Concierge "The Singapore Zoo, on the northern side of the island, is one of the best in the world."
Frommer's "They call themselves the Open Zoo because, rather than coop the animals in jailed enclosures, they let them roam freely in landscaped areas." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Set on a peninsula jutting into the Upper Seletar Reservoir, the Singapore Zoo is world class." Full review
Afar Magazine "Regarded as one of the best zoos on the planet, a unique feature of the Singapore Zoo is the lack of fences to be found anywhere on the property." Full review
Afar Magazine "We could rattle off statistics like how 2,800 animals and more than 300 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles live at the Singapore Zoo, and 1.6 million people visit it each year, but..." Full review
Afar Magazine "A few things learned from a night at Singapore's zoo (renowned for their work with endangered species): there are so many creatures I never knew existed & sadly many of which even my..." Full review
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The tiger, the bats (be sure to duck!
Afar Magazine "Located well outside the urban area, the Singapore Zoo has been recognized as a leader in creating naturalistic habitats since its opening in 1973, using concealed moats to separate..." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Singapore Zoo attracts 1.5 million visitors every year." Full review
National Museum of Singapore Fodor's Concierge Frommer's Lonely Planet
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93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897, Singapore
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Fodor's "Known as the Raffles Museum when it opened in 1887, this building with a silver dome has 20 dioramas depicting the republic's past." Full review
Concierge "The museum's neo-Palladian facade in central Singapore sparkles since its much-needed whitewashing in 2006, but what's inside is infinitely more awe-inspiring."
Frommer's "The premises of the National Museum are as interesting as the exhibits inside." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The grand dame of Singapore's museum scene is located in the history-drenched neoclassical 19th-century building that once housed the former Raffles Museum and Library." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Cutting-edge exhibitions on topics somewhat unexpected for this conservative city-state." Full review
Afar Magazine "The National Museum in Singapore features excellent permanent and temporary exhibitions that celebrate the art, history, and culture of this vibrant port city. On Friday evenings from 6..." Full review
Afar Magazine "For two weekends in August, the neighborhood around the National Museum comes alive with color, light, art installations, music, food trucks and more." Full review
Afar Magazine "The National Museum of Singapore, which is housed in a fine late-19th-century neoclassical building with a zinc-tiled and stained-glass dome, is the country's oldest museum. A modern..." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Fascinating." Full review
