Zoo and BirdPark Into The Black
Singapore’s three animal parks made history last year when for the first time, they all registered a profit.

The Singapore Zoo made money for the first time in its 32-year history, while the 35-year-old Jurong BirdPark showed a profit for the first time in a decade.

The Night Safari, a consistent performer since it opened 11 years ago, also fared well.

The three parks, which came under the wing of Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) two years ago, together registered a profit of S$13 million – and WRS is expecting even better figures when they close their books in March.

The healthy performance has been attributed to larger numbers of tourists and a healthy economy, among other factors.