Highlights
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Peaceful playground
Built on the banks of the serene Seletar Reservoir, this exhibit is home to our herd of five female elephants. Nestled in this quiet nook of the Zoo, you can enjoy panoramic views of the reservoir while watching our elephants at play.
Play is not only fun but helps our elephants develop skill and strength. Enrichment devices like play logs and rubber balls challenge our elephants physically and stimulate them mentally. Gambir especially enjoys a round with a rubber ball.
Favourite pastimes
Water and mud spas
The trunk also works as a hose. You’d find the elephants playfully showering each other or just taking a dip at the bathing pool. As elephants do not have sweat glands, they relish frolics in the water as one way to prevent overheating.
Wallowing in mud also provides a welcome respite from the sun. Caking themselves in earth protects their skin from sunburn and insect bites. Jati loves dusting herself with sand, which has the same functions as mud.
Beauty regime
Our Elephants
All-female herd
All our elephants at the Zoo are females.
Our current matriarch is Komali. She is our only Sri Lankan elephant (you can tell by the pink spots on her trunk and ears).
The matriarch-in-training, Jati, has an even temperament and oversees any disputes within the herd.
Gambir is our playful artist-in-residence.
Intan and Aprila represent the critically endangered Sumatran elephants. They are are the same age and half-sisters. They have the same father but different mothers.
The Family
Komali (The Matriarch)
Rules over her herd with an ‘iron’ trunk, keeping the younger elephants in their place. Very protective of those who’ve earned her trust — elephants and humans alike.
Jati (BFF of the matriarch)
Komali’s loyal sidekick, friend and protector. The bond between them is so strong that even if Komali moves a short distance away, Jati will start calling for her.
Gambir (Pampered and Pampering)
Orphaned at the age of two, Gambir was cared for by Anusha, late matriarch of the herd. In the same way, Gambir now dotes on Aprila, as she would her own daughter.
Intan (The feisty 'chilli padi')
Lone ranger, does not belong to any of the cliques in the herd. Stands her ground, even with Komali. Has a special soft spot for Aprila, her younger half-sister.
Aprila (Always gets her way)
Intan's unofficial boss/alpha sibling. Also has the backing of self-appointed mother figure, Gambir. Has a voracious appetite — ‘vacuums’ all leftovers.
Special Experiences
Elephant Keeper Talk
Daily Elephants Of Asia 11:30amLearn more about our wildlife from the people who know best — the keepers. In this interactive session, hear interesting quirks of the Asian Elephants from our keepers.
Elephant Feeding
Daily Elephants Of Asia 9:30am, 11:45am & 4:30pmGrab a basket of our elephants’ favourite treats and come face-to-trunk with our herd.
Marvel as these gentle giants stretch their trunks out to take the treat from your hand.
Prior online booking required
Backstage Pass: Elephant Encounters
Daily Elephants of Asia 2:00pm – 3:00pmJoin us behind-the-scenes and find out how we take care of these majestic mammals every day.
Come face-to-trunk with our herd, and even have a go at feeding them!
