Central Water Catchment

The Central Water Catchment, also known as the Central Catchment Area, is a designated planning area and one of the two main water catchments of Singapore. The country's main reservoirs—MacRitchie, Upper Seletar, Upper Peirce, and Lower Peirce—are in the central catchment area.

The Central Water Catchment lies in the geographical centre of the city and is largely home to the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, which houses several other recreational sites, including the Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari, and the River Safari.

Wildlife

MacRitchie Reservoir has resident animals such as birds, monkeys, and monitor lizards. The Treetop Walk, a one-way suspension bridge, is a popular attraction for birdwatchers and tourists.

The monkeys at MacRitchie Reservoir are infamous for attacking people out of aggression and in search of food. These attacks have occasionally led to injuries among visitors. The National Parks Board has put up signs all over the reservoir, instructing people on what to do when they encounter monkeys.

Birds such as the white-bellied sea eagle can be found in the Upper Seletar Reservoir.

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