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Singapore Botanic Gardens vs Night Safari
Both are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Singapore Botanic Gardens scores slightly better than Night Safari. Singapore Botanic Gardens scores 94 with accolades from 7 publications like Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
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1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore
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Fodor's
"The gardens were begun in 1859 and carry the hallmarks of Victorian garden design—gazebos, pavilions, and ornate bandstands included."
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Concierge
"Originally developed in 1869 for the scientific study of cash crops like cocoa and nutmeg, this beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
Frommer's
"Carved out within the tropical setting lies a marshgarden awash with water lilies and papyrus plants."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Established in 1860, this wonderful 52-hectare park retains an aura of Victorian gentility, with its swan lake, symphony stage and themed gardens."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
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Don't miss the exquisite National Orchid Garden, with some 700 species of flower (180 of them native to Singapore).
Night Safari
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80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, Singapore
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Fodor's
"Right next to the Singapore Zoo, the safari is the world's first wildlife park designed exclusively and especially for night viewing."
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Frommer's
"Singapore takes advantage of its unchanging tropical climate and static ratio of daylight to night to bring you the world's first open-concept zoo for nocturnal animals."
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Flash photography is strictly prohibited, and be sure to bring plenty of insect repellent.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Next door but completely separate from the zoo is the Night Safari. You can walk around the three trails in the 40-hectare forested park but the best experience is via the tram."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The first of its kind when it opened in 1994, this twilight zoo is as close to a real jungle adventure as most of us will ever want to experience."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"You can see the wild animals prowling around at night in this equatorial jungle barely lit with discreet lighting."
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