FEATURED RESIDENT
 BEAVER
Their skill in building elaborate dams and lodges have earned the world’s second largest rodent, the reputation of being nature’s engineers.
 ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE
All gator from the neck up, these cool hunters are capable of chomping off a human finger in a snap.
 CONGO TETRA
Found in the silt-laden waters of the Upper Congo, the Congo Tetra is also known as the jewel of the tetra family.
 CONGO PUFFER
There are many fish in the Congo River you don’t want to swim with and the Congo Puffer is one of them.
AFRICAN AROWANA
Even though it is called the African Arowana, it is actually more closely related to the South American Arapaima fish than to other Arowanas.
 AFRICAN TIGER FISH
Africa’s answer to the South American piranha, these feisty fish combine muscle and speed for the kill.
 INDIAN GHARIAL
These prehistoric reptiles are one of only two members of the Gavialidae family left in the world.
 STRIPED NARROW-HEADED SOFTSHELL TURTLE
The ‘batik’ like pattern on its back makes this an eye-catching creature.
 RAINBOWFISH
Known as the opals of Australian waters, these tiny “rainbows” can only be found in the wild in Australia and New Guinea. Elsewhere, they exist in aquariums.
 AUSTRALIAN LUNGFISH
This ancient fish was thought to be the first amphibian tetrapods (four-legged creatures), due to its ability to breathe out of water.
 MEKONG GIANT CATFISH
Able to reach a length of 3 metres and weigh more than three times an average man, this giant of the Mekong is a sight to behold!
 LONG-TAILED MACAQUE
These cheeky monkeys are often seen in troops and can be found in the wild around Singapore’s nature reserves.
 GIANT PANDA
Our Giant Pandas may not know any kung fu, but their strong jaws and immense strength can protect them when the need arises!
 GIANT SALAMANDER
Growing to human-size proportions, the Chinese Giant Salamander is king of its species thanks to its monstrous size!
 ANACONDA
The world’s largest snake can easily swallow a whole capybara or tapir!
 GIANT RIVER OTTER
I can be as tall as an adult human when standing on my hind legs!
 ARAPAIMA
I have to surface to breathe, and I do so with a distinctive coughing noise!
 MANATEE
Manatees spend half a day just sleeping, only surfacing for air every 20 minutes or so.
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