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About Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 163-year-old tropical garden located in the heart of Singapore. Established in 1859, it's the only tropical garden honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gardens span an impressive 82 hectares (203 acres) and welcome more than 4.5 million visitors annually, offering free admission to the public with the exception of the National Orchid Garden.

The gardens feature several distinct attractions, including the National Orchid Garden, which houses the world's largest orchid display with over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids. The Rain Forest is one of the gardens' most distinctive features, preserving a six-hectare tract of primary tropical forest. This makes Singapore Botanic Gardens one of only two major cities in the world with a primary rainforest within its boundaries.

Educational facilities within the gardens include the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, the first children's garden in Asia, and the Botany Centre which houses research facilities and a library. The gardens also maintain the Tanglin Gate Heritage Museum, showcasing the institution's rich history and scientific contributions.

The gardens have played a crucial role in Singapore's history as a center for rubber cultivation research in the early 20th century. Today, they continue to serve as a leading institution for tropical botanical and horticultural research. The site includes three lakes: Symphony Lake, Eco-Lake, and Swan Lake, where visitors can observe various aquatic plants and animals.

Several historic buildings can be found within the gardens, including Burkill Hall, a restored Anglo-Malayan plantation house built in 1867, and the Bandstand, an octagonal gazebo dating back to 1930. The gardens maintain a busy schedule of events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts at Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage and various educational programs for both children and adults.