Encountering Cute Pets: A Roundup of the World's Most Interesting Zoos

Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, many zoos faced operational difficulties in 2020, with the little animals 'crying out for food'. As the summer of 2021 draws to a close, more and more zoos are ushering in a 'back-to-school season'. Giraffes have grown taller, baby sloths have learned to climb trees, anteaters are buried in oral exercise, and red pandas have become social butterflies. Bookmark this article as Go City takes you on a roundup of the world's most interesting zoos—go and meet the adorable pets!

01 Singapore Zoo (Original price S$ 44.00, free with Go Singapore Pass)

Singapore Zoo is one of the top ten zoos in the world, featuring a tropical climate theme and a fully open concept! The park uses natural barriers instead of fences, creating a natural living environment for various animals. The zoo is home to over 3,600 species of birds and animals, including many endangered species such as Malayan tapirs, white rhinoceroses, Komodo dragons, white Bengal tigers, proboscis monkeys, and manatees. Singapore Zoo also houses the largest number of orangutans in the world!

The zoo offers animal feeding experiences, especially suitable for family trips, letting little ones experience a day as an animal keeper. There is also a restaurant—Ah Meng Restaurant—where you can have breakfast with orangutans. Get up close with the animals, as if you were in Matt Damon's movie 'We Bought a Zoo'.

02 Night Safari, Singapore (Original price S$ 51.00, free with Go Singapore Pass)

As night falls, head to the Night Safari, an open-air zoo housing over 2,500 nocturnal creatures, and embark on a 40-minute tram adventure. Singapore's Night Safari is only open at night, welcoming visitors to the wonderful animal world after dark, where you can observe nocturnal animals and their mysterious habitats.

Visitors can get up close to different landscapes and species, from the Himalayas to the Southeast Asian jungle. The park features over 100 animal species, of which 41% are endangered, including many native animals such as the endangered Asian elephant, Malayan tapir, and Malayan tiger. You can also see groups of hyenas resting on the ground, elephants and hippos swaying along, and pythons curled up in caves.

03 Safari World, Thailand (Original price ฿ 1,500.00, free with Go Bangkok Pass)

Interact closely with lions, giraffes, and ostriches—whether you seek unique tropical scenery or thrilling interactions with small animals, Safari World in Thailand has it all. Here you can find unique orangutan boxing shows, animal feeding shows, and white tiger performances.

This is a true oasis for the soul, featuring white tigers, a fancy carp garden, the Tapir Kingdom, a tropical rainforest aviary, a sea lion show, a crocodile park, and Macaw Island.

04 Staten Island Zoo (Original price $ 10.00, free with Go New York Pass)

Staten Island is a small island south of Manhattan. Join the New York Adventure Club for an adventurous trip to the Staten Island Zoo! Known as America's largest 'small' zoo, Staten Island Zoo is a habitat for various wildlife and an ideal destination for family outings.

The park houses over 1,100 species, including more than 350 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates from around the world! Staten Island Zoo is home to Chuck the groundhog, New York City's official Groundhog Day prognosticator.

05 ZSL London Zoo (Original price £ 22.90, free with Go London Pass)

London Zoo is the oldest scientific zoo in the world—nearly 200 years old—and the world's first modern zoo. Since its establishment, the zoo has housed many historically significant 'star animals'. The prototype for Winnie the Pooh was an American black bear once kept here. It also inspired the design of the World Wildlife Fund logo!

Covering 36 acres, the zoo has nearly 755 species and 20,000 animals. With over a dozen special exhibition areas such as the Aquarium, Land of the Lions, Penguin Beach, Butterfly Paradise, the African section, and the Tropical Rainforest, it is the zoo with the highest number of animals and species in the UK.

Where are the fantastic beasts? Take your Go City pass and visit your wonderful friends!

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