Mallika Dureja
Coney Island Singapore (Pulau Serangoon), spanning 133 hectares with a 2.4-kilometer path and a 2-kilometer shore, is home to coastal forests, mangroves, grasslands, casuarina woodlands, 157 animal species, and 80 bird species. In addition to its rich history, it is home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, some of which are in grave danger of extinction.
Once you set foot here, nature surrounds you on all sides, whether it’s a paved path with fallen casuarina trees or your encounters with wild boars, crabs, snakes, monkeys, otters, and exotic animals. Coney Island is an environmentally-friendly park with numerous green initiatives, as evidenced by its seating platforms, boardwalks, recycled-wood signboards, solar-powered water pumps, and use of rainwater in the restrooms.
If you enjoy bird watching, you can observe colorful birds such as oriental magpie-robins, vibrant parakeets, and Baya weavers constructing large, intricate nests on flowering Acacia trees.
Coney Island is a paradise for adventurers. Whether you want to experience a bike ride, a boat ride, or a Jet Ski, the park has everything you could want. Again, bicycling makes your journey somewhat more convenient as you move up the walkways while feeling the cool, balmy air caress your cheeks and taking in the breathtaking scenery around you.
