The Singapore Night Safari was by far one of the coolest nature reserves I have ever been too. Being that it is at night, you see animals you don't see other places. The extra $8 SD for the tram was worth it; there are animals on that track you can't see on foot and some of the animals are literately no more than a foot from you. Ironically enough, my favorite animal to see has the hippo--don't ask me why.
There was a fire dance in the main entrance that was very cool--those guys must have put a gallon of gas in there mouths. They kept blowing fire out of their mouths like it was normal. They would also put out the torches with their mouths.
There several areas where you could enter with flying animals--a bat just about got me when it relieved itself and one of the flying squirrels came what felt like about 2 feet from landing on my head. It was impressive to be that close to the animals. The walking portion has paved paths, but because it is at night and you are in the jungle and can hear all the bug noises it has an eerie sort of feeling--like a wild hyena could sneak up behind you and have your for dinner. It is all very safe, but the way you can interact with the animals is different from anywhere I have been.
If you are in Singapore and have time to do nothing else, I recommend the world's first Night Safari. It is by far the most unique thing you will do in the country.
