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Buloh Wetland Reserve 130ha, with trails and boardwalks through mangroves and freshwater wetlands This beautiful 130ha Reserve includes mangroves and freshwater wetlands. The Reserve has become well known for its wondrous birdlife, particularly during the migratory season of Sep-Mar when huge flocks of shorebirds visit the Reserve. However, the Reserve is also home to an amazing diversity of other interesting plants and animals. Among the stars of the Reserve are a family of wild otters! The resident crocodile also results in some excitement. Lively monitor lizards abound, as do all manner of other wild creatures. More on how to tell apart crocodiles from monitor lizards. Boardwalks take you right among the mangrove trees, to take a closer look at these strange plants. Instead of spiders, the trees are full of climbing crabs! The Reserve is also a great place to observe bizarre fishes such as the mudskipper, that can frolick out of water; and the Archer fish, that shoots insects with a jet of water. Let a guide really show you the Reserve! Going on a tour with a volunteer guide is the best way to see and learn more about this special Reserve. There are free weekend guided walks of the Reserve. Other special walks include the Fish Walk which introduces the marine fishes of the Reserve, as well as PrawnWatch, a hands-on demonstration of traditional prawn farming. Every last Sunday of the month, join the free 'Painting with Puisan' session as volunteer guide Pui San introduces art and Sungei Buloh. Some places in the Reserve to explore... Kranji Nature Trail This 2-km trail takes about 20 mins to walk. At the Visitor Centre are interpretive displays, cafeteria and souvenir shope, the Theatrette screens a 10-minute show, and toilets. Mangrove Boardwalk: This 500-m boardwalk is suitable for prams and wheelchairs and takes about 30 minutes to walk. Route 1 This 3-km trail takes about 1-2 hours to walk. The route starts at the Main Bridge, passes the Main Hide and Aerie Hide, a 18-m tall tower, as well as the Aquatic Plant Pond and freshwater hide. Route 2 This 5 km trail takes 2-3 hrs to walk and includes the longest boardwalk of the Reserve. This 575m boardwalk links Route 1 to Route 3. Route 3 This 7km trail is the longest route in the Park and takes 4-5 hours to walk. History of the Reserve The 87 ha wetland site was designated as a nature park in 1989 following a proposal put up by a group of avid birdwatchers from the then Malayan Nature Society (Singapore Branch). Originally a series of prawn ponds and fish farms, the area was redeveloped into a park for wildlife. Nearly ten years later, on 10 Nov 01, it was announced that Sungei Buloh would be gazetted as a Nature Reserve, which came to pass on 1 Jan 02. Expanded to 130ha, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is the first area (together with Labrador Park) to achieve Reserve status since Singapore's independence. In the same year, the Reserve was recognized as a site of international importance for migratory birds. Kranji Countryside The Reserve is situated in the Kranji countryside, which is being developed as a rustic getaway from the urban jungle. Among the places to visit include fish farms, vegetable farms, a mushroom farm and orchid and plant nurseries. Get some fresh air and some fresh farm produce while you're at it! More tips for visitors Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is open 7.30am-7pm on weekdays, 7am-7pm on Sundays & Public Holidays. Admission is free except on Sat, Sun, Public Holidays and school holidays: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/ student/senior citizen The Kranji Countryside Association has arranged for a regular bus service to the Reserve and other attractions in the area. More details on their website. |
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