Otter Encounters and Dancing Christmas Trees at Singapore's Night Safari Zoo

By Isabel Cheng

Singapore - We’re drumming up some fun at the Night Safari this Christmas, with illuminating acitivities that’ll leave your heart thumping with yuletide cheer.

Celebrate with our Asian small-clawed otters this festive season! Watch the Creatures of the Night Show and marvel at the skills of these gregarious creatures. Bring home an otter-ly gorgeous portrait of yourself with one of them when you take part in a photography session. What’s more, discover more about these sociable animals during our Keepers’ Sharing sessions at the otter exhibit along the Fishing Cat Trail.

Mingle with dancing trees, pose with Santa Tarzan and Santarina Jane, and revel in festive cheer with percussion experts, The Strikeforce as they entertain with vibrant performances combining music movement and creativity. One of Singapore’s earliest and largest street percussion bands, the group has performed locally and in premier street parades in Japan and China. Soak in the vibrant Christmas atmosphere and groove to the energetic drumbeats at Night Safari this festive season.

For more information, kindly log on to http://www.nightsafari.com.sg

Talking Otters — Keepers’ Sharing Sessions
Date : 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 December 2009
(Fridays and Saturdays only)
Time : 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm
Venue : Fishing Cat Trail - Otter exhibit
Night Safari
80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826
Admission : $22.00 (adult), $11.00 (child 3-12 years)

Special Otter Encounter
Date : 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 December 2009
(Fridays and Saturdays only)
Time : 6.30pm, 9.30pm (30-min each time)
Venue : Photography mound
Night Safari
80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826
Cost : $15.00 per photo
Note : No park admission fee required

Creatures of the Night Show (with special otter segment)
Date : 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 December 2009
(Fridays and Saturdays only)
Time : 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm, 10.30pm
Venue : Amphitheatre
Night Safari
80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826
Admission : $22.00 (adult), $11.00 (child 3-12 years)

Illuminated Drumming – The Strikeforce
Date : 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 December 2009
(Fridays and Saturdays only)
Time : 6,45pm, 7.45pm, 8.45pm, 9.45pm (10-min performance)
Venue : Night Safari Courtyard
80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826
Admission : No park admission fee required for activities at Courtyard area

Festive Dancing X’mas Trees
Date : 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 December 2009
(Fridays and Saturdays only)
Time : 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm (20-min appearance)
Venue : Night Safari Entrance Plaza
80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826
Admission : No park admission fee required for activities at Entrance Plaza area

Wild Tarzan Santa & Merry Jane Meet and Greet
Date : 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 December 2009
(Fridays and Saturdays only)
Time : 7.30-9.30pm
Venue : Night Safari Courtyard
80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826
Admission : No park admission fee required for activities at Courtyard area

To view Night Safari's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-2282-Night_Safari