Wild Singapore?

• Despite its (well-deserved) reputation as a bustling urban hub, Singapore is home to rich biodiversity, with over 350 parks, nature reserves, and green spaces scattered across the island.
• The Central Catchment Nature Reserve is Singapore’s largest nature reserve, protecting primary rainforest and serving as a habitat for species like the long-tailed macaque, colugos, monitor lizards, and the rare Raffles’ banded langur.
• Singapore’s mangroves, found in areas like Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, are vital ecosystems that support migratory birds, mudskippers, and estuarine crocodiles, while protecting coastlines from erosion.
• The Southern Islands, such as St. John’s and Lazarus, showcase vibrant coral reefs and marine biodiversity, offering a glimpse into Singapore’s underwater world.
• Singapore is part of the global Sundaland Biodiversity Hotspot, housing over 2,100 native plant species and hundreds of bird, butterfly, and mammal species, despite its small land area.
• The island’s green efforts include initiatives like the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the stunning Gardens by the Bay, blending urban innovation with nature.
• Urban biodiversity thrives in surprising places, from otters swimming in Marina Bay to hornbills nesting in city parks, demonstrating Singapore’s success in integrating nature into its urban design.
• Singapore’s rich history of conservation includes saving species like the critically endangered Singapore freshwater crab and reintroducing native orchids through extensive programs.
• Nature lovers can enjoy trails like the MacRitchie TreeTop Walk, which offers breathtaking canopy views, or explore Pulau Ubin, a rustic island preserving the kampong (village) lifestyle alongside natural wetlands and forests.