Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Synopsis

Sungei Buloh is a 130 acre park in the north western end of singapore that used to be a prawn and fish farm back in the day. This natural paradise was discovered by accident by bird watchers back in the 80’s, and was one of the fi … Read more

Sungei Buloh is a 130 acre park in the north western end of singapore that used to be a prawn and fish farm back in the day. This natural paradise was discovered by accident by bird watchers back in the 80’s, and was one of the first nature parks in Singapore to be officially gazetted as a nature reserve back in 2002. Birdwatching lovers flock to this place as it is an important stopover point for migratory birds from September to March, and its mangrove swamps means an abundance of wildlife throughout the year like mudskippers, monitor lizards and even the occasional crocodile. Fishing is not allowed in the nature reserve. The place is well maintained, with a good boardwalk and viewing points to observe the surrounding flora and fauna. There are free guided tours in small groups on Saturdays at 9.30am, but if you have a smartphone, you could guide yourself around the park with the help of an app. Currently some restoration work is ongoing, and they occasionally close certain paths so as not to overcrowd the park when it gets busy, so do check the website before you go. Read less