Melo Villareal
Uncover a Lost World at Zoo-Rassic Park
Singapore Zoo and River Safari aim to raise awareness on the sixth extinction with lifelike dinosaur animatronics display; Dinosaur-themed activities await during weekends of 26 Nov – 18 Dec 2016
In a unique display that does not involve living animals, Singapore Zoo and River Safari have brought in a lifelike animatronics collection of pre-historic creatures—dinosaurs.
From 26 November 2016 until March 2017, guests can expect to see the likes of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops in the newly installed Dinosaur Valley in Singapore Zoo, and some of their wild pre-historic cousins roaming in River Safari.
Ms May Lok, Director of Education, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, said, “Dinosaurs disappeared from the face of the earth in the fifth extinction, and today, sadly, we are looking at a possible sixth extinction. Animal species are being wiped out at an unprecedented rate. We have lost 67 per cent of the world’s biodiversity in the last 50 years. Through Zoo-rassic Park, we hope to raise awareness on the issue, and rally our guests to do something to save the world’s biodiversity before it is too late.”
The immersive discovery trails draw parallels to the parks’ living collections. Journey through the Same Same But Different Trail in Singapore Zoo to learn about convergent evolution and be amazed by how the animals of today—like giraffes, rhinos, and bats—share similar features and behaviours with these relics of the past. Continuing the journey in River Safari, learn about living fossils in the Extinction Escapees Trail and find out more about ancient animals still alive today such as the Alligator Snapping Turtle, Indian Gharial and Giant Salamander.
Aside from the physical lifelike dinosaur display, Zoo-rassic Park offers guests an engaging augmented reality experience via Visual Discovery app Blippar. Whilst journeying through a misty walk in an immersive outdoor environment, guests can scan the dinosaurs peeping through the foliage to unlock an interactive experience and learn fun facts about their relationship to other animals in the Zoo.
Dinosaur-themed activities happen on the weekends of 26 Nov – 18 Dec 2016. Visitors can continue to catch the dinosaurs in their new home at Singapore Zoo and River Safari until March 2017.
Between 26 Nov – 18 Dec 2016, local residents also enjoy higher savings with the Dino-mite admission combo, with Singapore Zoo and River Safari dual park combo tickets at $39.00 per adult and $25.00 per child (3-12 years old) (Usual price $63.00 per adult and $42.00 per child 3-12 years old). The Dino-mite admission combo is available online and onsite. Terms and conditions apply.
