The Singapore Zoological Gardens provide an excellent day out in beautiful, lush surroundings. Unlike many zoos in South East Asia, the animals here are well cared for and housed in the least restrictive environment possible.
The zoo staff is informative and the sections have plenty of accurate information.
Take a trip around the zoo on the hop on/hop off tram service to orientate yourself and then browse at leisure.
A taxi to the zoo will cost around S$15. Public transport via MRT and bus runs frequently.
A variety of food outlets can be found throughout the zoo or bring a picnic. The stall selling Indian food is poor -- the only tasteless Indian food in Singapore !