About Singapore botanic gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens are a 156-year-old public garden located at the fringe of the Singapore's Central Business District. The Gardens is the only tropical garden to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the most popular tourist attraction in Singapore, attracting over five million visitors annually.
The Gardens are the birthplace of the orchid hybrid Vanda Miss Joaquim, which is Singapore's national flower.
The Gardens were originally called the Singapore Botanical Gardens and Museum, and their primary purpose was to serve as a botanical research institution. In 1874, the Gardens were opened to the public.
The Singapore Botanic Gardens are organized into four main gardens: the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, the Rain Forest, the Orchid Garden, and the Symphony Lake Garden.
The Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is a six-hectare garden designed for children. It is home to a variety of plants and animals, including a butterfly garden, a frog pond, and a tree house.
The Rain Forest is a two-hectare garden that recreates the rainforest environment. It is home to a variety of plants and animals, including a lily pond, a waterfall, and a 35-metre-long suspended bridge.
The Orchid Garden is a one-hectare garden that is home to more than 2,000 orchid species.The Symphony Lake Garden is a six-hectare garden that is home to a variety of plants and animals, including a lake, a waterfall, and a musical fountain.
The Gardens are open from 5:00am to 12:00mn daily. Admission is free for all visitors, although there are charges for parking and for selected attractions within the Gardens.
