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Two in-house groups perform traditional Malaysian and Indonesian dances in the late afternoons and evenings. Call during the day on Saturday to find out if they'll be performing the Kuda Kepang in the evening. If you're lucky enough to catch it, it's a long performance but worth the wait because at the end the dancers are put in a trance and walk on glass, eat glass, and rip coconuts to shreds with their teeth (see "Frommer's Favorite Singapore Experiences," in singapore & malaysia websection 1 for details). Arrive early because the place gets packed with locals.

39 Geylang Serai, in the suburb of Geylang, an easy walk from the MRT station. 65/6748-4700 or 65/6740-8860. Free admission to village. Kampong Days and Cultural Museum adults S$5 (US$2.85), children S$3 (US$1.70). Daily 10am-10pm. MRT to Paya Lebar.

The Singapore Crocodilarium Head to the Crocodilarium if you're interested in seeing alligators from India and four types of crocodiles-from Singapore, Africa, Louisiana, and Caiman (South Africa). Of the total 1,800 crocodiles that reside here, 500 are on display. The Singapore crocodile, one of the largest, reaches a maximum size of 5.5m (18 ft.) and can weigh up to 500kg (I,100 lb.). They're pretty fierce because they have bigger heads, which means bigger mouths. However, midsize ones are the most dangerous to people because they have better mobility on land. Every so often the place picks up when a couple of them have a brutish fight. On a sweeter note, the Crocodilarium has approximately 400 births per year. Some young ones are on display--and they're very cute-but the Crocodilarium won't let you see the newborn babies because they're delicate and spook easily. While many of these alligators and crocodiles are intended for the booming pelt industry, some are just for show. A huge gift shop peddles crocodile products, which are made both in-house and imported from outside designers. Here you can also find ostrich hide, stingray skin, and antelope pelt goods.The best way to get back to town is to ask the front counter to call you a cab. 730 East Coast Pkwy., running along East Coast Park. 65/447-3722. Adults S$2 (US$1.20), children under 12 S$1 (US60Q). Daily 9am-Spm. MRT to Paya Lebar or Eunos and take a taxi.
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