Hort Park, Singapore

[siaogu]

Took a short walk with my kids in the park during the weekends and of course, I shot some photos...


Grammatophyllum speciosum growing on a tree


Tillandsia and Bromeliad vertical wall


One of the display

[siaogu]

an injured butterfly..


Idea malabarica (Tree Nymph)


Idea malabarica (Tree Nymph)


Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing)


Cethosia cyane (Leopard Lacewing)

[orchidsal]

Some great photos of a marvelous park. Love that caterpillar! Tell me, are there many such parks like this in and around Singapore?

[siaogu]

Thanks, the parks are everywhere, each has its own theme or specialty.

Hort park is in the midst of a whole stetch of reserves called the "Southern Ridges". its a trial connecting hills and tracks together.

It features landscapes from various vendors or individuals, the management then join all these together to form a huge landscape.

It also features shops, seminar rooms rental, workshops and courses etc.

They also have several cold rooms where they simulate climates from various regions and then grow their native plants.

They also organise monthly sale where they invite people to sell their cuttings and stuffs...

Cheers
Vincent

[delphiguy]

very nice vincent... ill make sure ill visit this when I get a chance to go to Singapore.

[catttan]

Very nice Vincent. Your kids must have enjoyed it. Great shots of the butterflies.

[catasetum-ian]

nice pics....agree with orchidsal, cool caterpillar

[Halloamey]

Awesome ! Where is this park ?? Never been here, I think its time for Singapore again during the WOC.

[siaogu]

Thanks everyone.

The park is in Alexandra Road, Very near to PSA building.

There are a lot more parks in Singapore. I will update everyone with pictures if I can.


Cheers
Vincent

[espranch]

As we are going to Singapore in 2011, so I really enjoyed your pictures, Vincent. I have always wanted to visit Singapore, now I have another excuse! Betty :-)