Asian Riverine Forest

As a tram moves through this zone, it very often comes to a halt to give way to a tapir as it strolls slowly across the tram path. The tapir drive-through habitat offers guests the enthralling experience of being able to view the elusive creatures at a throw-stone distance.

Malayan Tapir
The Malayan tapir has a distinct black and white coat pattern which allows the tapir to blend in with its forest surroundings, especially at night. A solitary animal, the tapir is endangered as a result of the destruction of its forest habitat. It communicates with each other through shrill whistles.

Red Dhole
This docile-looking animal has been known to kill even leopards and tigers when it hunts in packs of five to 20. Sadly, the red dhole is persecuted by men because they view the animal as a competitor for game. Destruction of its habitat and elimination of its natural prey are also contributing to its endangered status.

Asian Elephant
Owing to the destruction of its habitat, the Asian elephants have fewer places to migrate to when searching for food. As a result, they eat more than what can be grown back in the limited areas now available to them. This overtaxes and further destroys their habitat. Having not enough to feed, they often rampage plantations, which results in farmers persecuting them.

Bull Asian elephant Chawang – Night Safari’s latest iconic animal The largest and heaviest animal in Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, Chawang, is now on display. Seen in his new habitat that would only be visible via tram, Chawang’s new enclosure comprises a spacious 2,200 square-metre area that includes an exercise yard and a den. Chawang is one of the few crossed tuskers on display in a Zoo and boasts tusks which are close to 1.2 metres long. This majestic tusker currently stands at close to 3 metres tall and weighs a whopping 3,480kg. MORE >>