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Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Halia restaurant at Singapore Botanic Gardens to shut in mid-March after 25 years

The Halia restaurant announced that it would cease operations mid-March 2026 in an Instagram post on Jan 8.
The Halia restaurant announced that it would cease operations mid-March 2026 in an Instagram post on Jan 8.

‘Byte-sized’ plants: Singapore Herbarium goes online

Food Picks: Il Giardino serves Italian food at the Botanic Gardens

Il Giardino opened in the Botanic Gardens in July.
Il Giardino opened in the Botanic Gardens in July.

IOC president Kirsty Coventry a ‘huge supporter’ of Singapore

International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry called on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during her three-day visit to Singapore.
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry called on Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during her three-day visit to Singapore.

Medallions with Singapore Botanic Gardens’ iconic landmarks launched to mark milestone-filled year

Light shows are taking place daily until Aug 10 at two locations in the Botanic Gardens – Swan Lake and Tanglin Gate.
Light shows are taking place daily until Aug 10 at two locations in the Botanic Gardens – Swan Lake and Tanglin Gate.

Made In Singapore: ‘Orchid diplomacy’ has flowers named after Obama, Pope Francis and Jackie Chan

Orchid diplomacy is typically reserved for heads of state or government, or royalty today.
Orchid diplomacy is typically reserved for heads of state or government, or royalty today.

Singapore and Johor Regent Tunku Ismail to swop land plots near Botanic Gardens

The 13ha plot of land that Singapore will receive as part of the swop is at the junction of Tyersall Avenue and Holland Road.
The 13ha plot of land that Singapore will receive as part of the swop is at the junction of Tyersall Avenue and Holland Road.

Singapore Botanic Gardens’ orchid display awarded gold medal at London’s Chelsea Flower Show 

The gold medal-winning display, titled “From Hong Kong to Australia – The Orchids of Asia & The Pacific”.
The gold medal-winning display, titled “From Hong Kong to Australia – The Orchids of Asia & The Pacific”.

Rare butterfly species spotted in Singapore for first time sets hearts aflutter

Tertiary student Low Jian Kai, who has been photographing butterflies for about four years, said he was very excited when he first saw the photo uploaded by Mr Fadzrun on iNaturalist.
Tertiary student Low Jian Kai, who has been photographing butterflies for about four years, said he was very excited when he first saw the photo uploaded by Mr Fadzrun on iNaturalist.

Singapore Botanic Gardens celebrates anniversaries with events from July

This year is the 10th since the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ inscription as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
This year is the 10th since the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ inscription as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.