FIELD TRIP 1: VISIT TO SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE (SBWR) & MUDFLATS VIEWING OF MANGROVE HORSESHOE CRABS
(30pax - Name list available at workshop venue) - Fully Subscribed!

Time: 7.25am - 12.30pm
Meeting Points: 7.25am @ Harbourfront Coach Bay
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NSS Staff I/C: Tan Beng Chiak

Direction to Harbourfront Coach Bay: Take North East Line (NEL) & Circle Line (CCL) to HarbourFront Station, Exit B
Click on the below image for a video direction to Coach Bay from the HarbourFront train station.
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Via from HarbourFront Station Exit B through HarbourFront Shopping Centre.
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Via from HarbourFront Station Exit B, exit to 1 Maritime Square and walk along pathway.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is Singapore’s first protected wetland reserve and covers an area of 130 hectares. The reserve consists of mudflats, mangroves and freshwater ponds, and is a site of international importance for migratory shorebirds. In 2003, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve was recognized as Singapore’s first ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP).  

Mangrove Boardwalk
Explore the beauty of the most extensive mangrove forest in Singapore and get close to its inhabitants without getting your feet muddy. This is an easy walk that introduces you to the mangrove forest and brings you close to the trees and wildlife, all without needing to get your feet wet or muddy. Look out for horseshoe crabs, mudskippers, monitor lizards, mud lobsters, crabs, spiders and more.
Suggested Attire:
  1. Covered walking shoes with good grip
  2. Long pants (avoid insect bites)
  3. Insect repellent
  4. Sunblock
  5. Wide brimmed hat
  6. Water bottle (refill points available)
  7. Poncho or raincoats

FIELD TRIP 2: BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR OF THE S.E.A. AQUARIUM
(28pax - Name list available at workshop venue)

Time: 10am - 11am
Meeting Point: 9.55am, Entrance of the S.E.A Aquarium
 
S.E.A. Aquarium is one of the world’s largest aquariums, home to more than 100,000 marine animals representing 1,000 species across more than 40 diverse habitats. The vast array of aquatic life is complemented by interactive programmes, up-close animal encounters and immersive learning journeys to inspire visitors to protect the world’s oceans.
 
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the S.E.A. Aquarium offers a unique opportunity to explore areas typically off-limits to the general public. This exclusive tour provides an insider’s look at the operations, conservation efforts, and daily routines that keep the aquariums running smoothly.
Getting to S.E.A Aquarium Singapore by Car
  • Drive down Sentosa Gateway till you reach Resorts World Sentosa Car Park. You can park your car in ‘B1 East’. Once inside, you will find Car Park Map Directories that will tell you how to reach S.E.A. Aquarium on Level 1.
 
Getting to S.E.A Aquarium Singapore by Sentosa Express
  • Take the MRT to the nearest MRT station to S.E.A Aquarium Singapore: HarbourFront Station.
  • From there, head to Level 3 of VivoCity Mall and board the Sentosa Express monorail to the S.E.A Aquarium Singapore.

Getting to S.E.A Aquarium Singapore by Bus or Taxi or Private Hire
  • Follow these directions to get to RWS Casino basement 1 drop off point (B1 East).
  • Follow direction up to level 1 to reach S.E.A Aquarium