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World's Largest Freshwater Aquarium: River Safari In Wildlife Reserves Of Singapore (PHOTOS)

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Two manatees lean at each other as they float around their enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction, will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

River Safari is Wildlife Reserves' latest attraction in Singapore, home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species, including 42 on the endangered list. Set over 29 acres, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife attraction and is considered the world’s largest freshwater aquarium.

The park will showcase wildlife from eight river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi.

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Two manatees lean at each other as they float around their enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction, will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: A Yangtze Alligator is seen during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A baby manatee swims close to its mother in their enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: A Manatee is seen at the Amazon Flooded Forest exhibit during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: A tour guide points out an Alligator Snapping Turtle during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A manatee swims in its enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: A Giant River Otter is seen swimming during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A girl looks at an aligator exhibited in an aquarium during a media preview at River Safari in Singapore on March 25, 2013. The river-themed wildlife park, which opens on April 12, nestled between the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari will have 69 exhibits featuring 150 plant species and 300 animal species. AFP PHOTO/MOHD FYROL (Photo credit should read MOHD FYROL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A giant river otter, the world's largest otter species, swims in its enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: A baby Manatee swims towards some food during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Visitors look at an aquarium containing Mekong giant catfish during a media preview at River Safari in Singapore on March 25, 2013. The river-themed wildlife park, which opens on April 12, nestled between the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari will have 69 exhibits featuring 150 plant species and 300 animal species. AFP PHOTO/MOHD FYROL (Photo credit should read MOHD FYROL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A visitor takes photograph of manatees during a media preview at River Safari in Singapore on March 25, 2013. The river-themed wildlife park, which opens on April 12, nestled between the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari will have 69 exhibits featuring 150 plant species and 300 animal species. AFP PHOTO/MOHD FYROL (Photo credit should read MOHD FYROL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: A Prairie Dog from America is seen running through a clear viewing tube during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manatees swim in their enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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A giant river otter, the world's largest otter species, looks out of its enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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A long-tailed macaque reaches for food at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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Journalists watch as a Turkey vulture prepares to fly at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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A man walks across a link bridge over a lake at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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A giant river otter, the world's largest otter species, looks out of its enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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A squirrel monkey rests a tree during a media preview at River Safari in Singapore on March 25, 2013. The river-themed wildlife park, which opens on April 12, nestled between the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari will have 69 exhibits featuring 150 plant species and 300 animal species. AFP PHOTO/MOHD FYROL (Photo credit should read MOHD FYROL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A squirrel monkey climbs across a vine in its enclosure at the newly completed River Safari on Monday March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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A long-tailed macaque pauses at the newly completed River Safari, Monday, March 25, 2013, in Singapore. The River Safari, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction, will showcase 5,000 animal specimens representing 300 animal species from freshwater habitats inspired by eight of the world's iconic rivers including the Mississippi, Nile, Mekong, Yangtze and Amazon Rivers and will open its doors to the public in April this year. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) (credit:AP)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: An animal handler gives food to a Long Tailed Macaque during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: A Squirrel Monkey bounds along a vine in the Squirrel Monkey Forest during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: An animal handler gives food to a Long Tailed Macaque during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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SINGAPORE - MARCH 25: Giant Panda, Kai Kai is seen in the Giant Panda enclosure during a media tour ahead of the opening of River Safari at the Singapore Zoo on March 25, 2013 in Singapore. The River Safari is Wildlife Reserves Singapore's latest attraction. Set over 12 hectares, the park is Asia's first and only river-themed wildlife park and will showcase wildlife from eight iconic river systems of the world, including the Mekong River, Amazon River, the Congo River through to the Ganges and the Mississippi. The attraction is home to 150 plant species and over 300 animal species including 42 endangered species. River Safari will open to the public on April 3. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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