Famous Visitors
Jurong Bird Park
Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam
Designation: Chairman, Singapore Press Holdings Limited
Date of Visit: 5 June 2010
Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, Chairman, Singapore Press Holdings Limited, attended Singapore Press Holdings’ Family Day which was held at the Jurong Bird Park.
During a special behind-the-scenes tour at the park, Dr Tan and his family visited the Breeding and Research Centre and Avian Hospital for a meet-and-greet with the Bird Park’s feathered residents. |
Rattapoom 'film' Tokongsup
Date of Visit: 15th April 2009 for filming of Chill Out programme, Singapore edition
Star Background: Thai celebrity, face of and presenter of Gatsby products, Honda,
Motorola phones and the first ambassador/publicit for Habitat for Humanity Thailand, 2007 |
Lee Hsien Loong
Designation: Prime Minister of Singapore
Date of Visit: 24th Dec 2008 |
Maraia T. Sabri
Date of Visit: 31 July 08 for filming of Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan
Star Background: TV 3 Malaysia, celebrity host of Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan.
She sniffs out interesting eateries in and around town, and recommends their best dishes with the added bonus of getting to indulge in them too |
Dasmond Koh
Date of Visit: 30 July 08 for Tourism Insider, Singapore Tourism Board
Star Background: MediaCorp Artiste, most popular radio DJ for the No. 1 Singapore Chinese radio station YES 93.3 FM. Interviewed international stars like Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Sammi Cheng, Jacky Cheung and Jeff Chang. Most Popular Top 10 Male Artistes awards in year 2002, 2003 & 2004. World Vision Ambassador, Host to Shoot, Campus Superstar and Superband Finals and others. |
Don Burke
Date of Visit: 30 July 08 for visit and feature for Burke’s Backyard
Star Background: Television Host and Author. Longtime host of Burke’s Backyard for 17 years. Considered pioneer in lifestyle TV. In 2004, Business Review Weekly listed Burke amongst its top 50 entertainers list, saying he earned 8.5 million Australian dollars in 2003. |
Justin W. Tkatchenko Bem
Date of Visit: 23 July 08 for film shooting of Happy Gardener featuring Singapore
Star Background: Celebrity Horticulturist, Host of Happy Gardener DVD/TV series for Fiji Islands, Papua New Guinea and global market. |
Oli Pettigrew
Date of Visit: 22 July 08 for film shooting AXN
Star Background: Model for Levi’s, Host UN backed environmental show
ECO 4 THE WORLD, Lead anchor for Starhub’s FIFA World Cup 2006 on WORLD CUP PRIMETIME. Actor in hit Hong Kong movie GEN Y COPS. Host of AXN/Animax’s TECHNOMAX. |
Claire Chiang
Designation: Chairperson, Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Date of Visit: 23 May 08 for Dino Descendants opening |
Night Safari
Carl Lewis visits the Night Safari
Date of visit: 3 December 2006
The World’s Fastest Man, Carl Lewis, made a trail blazing visit to the Night Safari on Sunday, 3 December 2006. Here, he came up close to some of the fastest land animals, was treated to the Creatures of the Night Show and even toured our retail shops. Catch his lightning fast movements here … |
Dr. Oscar Arias
Designation: President of Costa Rica
Date of Visit: 4 December 2008 |
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince of Brunei and his wife Crown Princess Sarah
Date of Visit: 10 May 2006
Brunei’s Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah and his wife, Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Sarah, made a five-day visit to Singapore from 7 May, at the invitation of Home Affairs Minister, Mr. Wong Kan Seng. The Night Safari played host to the royal couple during their last night in Singapore. Here are some pictures we took of their time here! |
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail Malaysia's King, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Date of Visit: 24 January 2006
Malaysia's King, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail, made a three-day visit to Singapore from Monday 23rd Jan, at the invitation of President S. R. Nathan.The King is accompanied by the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Fauziah Tengku Abdul Rashid, members of the royal family, as well as senior officials from the Istana Negara and the Foreign Ministry. Their itinerary included a visit to the Night Safari on 24 Jan.
Re-live the majestic moments from these pictures! |
Singapore Zoo
Mr Jack Hanna
Date of Visit: 30 October 2009
Director Emeritus of Columbus Zoo, Jack Hanna and his family visited Singapore Zoo and Night Safari on 30 October 2009 to film the outstanding family series, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild. Jack has been exploring the corners of the globe to discover amazing animals and cultures. Their visit was definitely a thrilling experience as they went up close and personal with the parks’ wildlife, such as the orang utans, Asian elephants, sea lions and pangolins. It was also a learning journey for staff he met in the two parks as they shared views on wildlife conservation and breeding efforts. |
Ms Laura Fygi
Designation: International Jazz Star
Date of Visit: 2 April 2009 |
Ms Ho Ching
Designation: Executive Director and CEO, Temasek Holdings
Date of Visit: 14 November 2008, for opening of Rainforest Kidzworld |
Dato' Seri Syed Hamid Albar and his family
Designation: Malaysia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Dato' Seri Syed Hamid Albar and his family
Date of Visit: 4 December, 2009
Malaysia's Foreign Affairs Minister, Dato' Seri Syed Hamid Albar and his family, made a visit to the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. Let these pictures bring you into their rainforest experience right here! |
President S R Nathan
Date of Visit: 13th March 2006
Wildlife Healthcare & Research Centre Official Opening
The Wildlife Healthcare & Research Centre, a 1600-square-metre, double-storey facility that cost S$3.6 million to build, was officially opened by President S R Nathan on 13 March 2006. The event was attended by board members, honorary vets, adopters, trade members and the education fraternity. The guests toured the facility, viewed a special animal treatment and indulged themselves in an exclusive opportunity to be with the President.
The Centre boasts of new equipment and better facilities. These include the treatment room, surgery room, x-ray room, pharmacy, laboratory, interpretive gallery, animal wards and post-mortem room. It also aspires to be a regional and, possibly in time to come, global leader in veterinary healthcare and research, training of Zoo vets and reproductive research in Zoo animals.
Watch these special moments at the official opening... |
Mr. Miles Kupa and Steve Irwin
Date of Visit : 9th March 2006
On 9 March 2006, Australian High Commissioner Mr. Miles Kupa together with Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin officially opened Singapore Zoo's Australian Outback. Steve not only came face to face when handling the taipan, "the world's deadliest snake", he also received a cheque donation of S$20,000 on behalf of Australia Zoo from the Wildlife Research & Conservation Fund. This donation aims to contribute to Australia Zoo's conservation and education programmes.
The Australian Outback is also now home to seven female grey kangaroos, cassowary, emu, wallaby, blue-tongue skink, frilled-neck lizard, and the carpet python. This latest exhibit reflects the rugged beauty of "Down Under" The middle area of the exhibit is interspersed with semi-arid and marginally fertile ground; whilst the side entrances stand two sheds which enable visitors to see the animals and read more about them from some educational interpretives.
Here are some highlights of the day...
For a tribute to the late Steve Irwin, click here |
Anita Sarawak
Designation: International Entertainer and Avid Animal Conservationist
Date of Visit: 5th November
Singapore-born international entertainer and avid animal conservationist, Ms Anita Sarawak, visited the Singapore Zoo on 5 November to name a newborn female Bornean orang utan. Atina (which is the reverse spelling of "Anita", the latest addition, was born on 29 October. Atina's mother, named Anita, shares a long history with Ms Sarawak. Nineteen years ago, Ms Sarawak found Anita at her doorstep and instead of keeping it as a pet; she donated it to the Singapore Zoo. Now the 20 year-old Bornean orang utan, Anita, has adapted well to the zoo environment and Atina is her third birth. |
Elaine Paige
Designation: First Lady of musical theatre
Date of Visit: 26th October 2005
The First Lady of musical theatre visited the Singapore Zoo on 26 October 2005. Enjoying a casual ride with the elephant and the horse carriage, Ms Paige certainly enjoyed her up-close experience with wildlife. |
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