Singapore Botanic Gardens Details (3)

Event Selected : 'Two Minds, One Theory' An Exhibition
Date : 1 Aug~31 Aug
Time : 9am - 6pm
Venue : Library of Botany & Horticulture, Botany Centre
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content : An exhibition based on the theories of Wallace & Darwin brought to life in this month long exhibition.

Did you know that Singapore was once the base for the other 'father' of the Theory of Evolution?

Having travelled the wild places of the Malayan Archipelago, the equally brilliant but lesser known Alfred Russel Wallace came up with idea of evolution the same time as Charles Darwin, 'father' of the Theory of Evolution. Wallace was also the first person to call our beloved Durian the "King of Fruits".

This exhibition will explain the Theory of Evolution in simple terms, and tell the story of the two naturalist who collaborated to come up with the thoughts that revolutionised our understanding of life forever. This intensely educational exhibition will also entertain with its colourful images of biodiverse tropical Nature- of Wallace's favourite beetles from Singapore's forests, of stick insects that mimic twigs, and of butterflies that pretend to be poisonous, all in the name of survival of the species.


Event Selected : Gardens' Talk Series: Plant-based solutions for a changing world - the role of Botanic Gardens (Mon)
Date : 3 Aug
Time : 4-5pm
Venue : Function Hall, Botany Centre
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content : In August 2009, the Gardens' Talk Series presents a talk by Professor Steve Hopper, the 14th Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Prof. Hopper is a plant conservation biologist, best known for pioneering research leading to positive conservation outcomes in south-west Australia and for the collaborative description of 300 new plant taxa. In this talk, our speaker will be sharing with us the role of Botanic Gardens in providing plant-based solutions for a changing world. Don't miss this talk at 4pm on Monday, 3 August 2009, at the Function Hall of Botany Centre, at Singapore Botanic Gardens.

All are welcome!


Event Selected : Rainforest Tour
Date : 8 Aug
Time : 9 am, 10 am, 11 am (English) and 4pm (Mandarin)
Venue : Register at Visitor Centre
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content : Discover the enchantment of our tropical rain forest with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour.

Please register 15 minutes before the tour.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre.

Kindly note that the Mandarin tour is only scheduled for the 4pm slot. English slots are available.


Event Selected : National Orchid Garden Tour
Date : 15 Aug
Time : 9 am, 10 am, 11 am (English) and 4pm (Mandarin)
Venue : Register at Visitor Centre
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content : Explore the beauty and diversity of orchids with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour.

Please register 15 minutes before the tour.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre.

* Admission into the National Orchid Garden applies. Rates:
Adults - $5.00
Students - $1.00
Senior Citizens (Above 60 years) - $1.00
Children (Below 12 years) - Free

Kindly note that the Mandarin version is only available for the 4pm slot. English slots are available.


Event Selected : Evolution Garden Tour
Date : 22 Aug
Time : 9 am (Eng) & 4pm (Mandarin)
Venue : Register at Visitor Centre
Contact : Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content : Journey through time with our volunteer guides in this one-hour tour.

Please register 15 minutes before the tour.

Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis at the Visitor Centre.

Please note that the Mandarin version is only available at 4pm.