Merlion close for Repair Until December : Where to find other Merlions in Singapore

 The Merlion is taking a break.

From 25 Sep to Dec 13, the Merlion will be covered in scaffold for repair works. That means you will not be able to take photos with the 8m tall Merlion, an icon of Singapore that is popular with tourists.

This is not the first time the Merlion has undergone major repairs. Back in Feb 2009, it was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm, causing a crack on the man and a hole in the base. It was closed for a few weeks for repair.

Merlion Cub @ Merlion Park (1971-1972)
Merlion Park

There is a smaller Merlion at Merlion Park that will still be available for photography. This one measures 2 m tall and is fondly known as 'Merlion Cib'. It is inlaid with Chinse porcelain plates and bowls as part of the design.

If you have an alternative, there are more 'official' Merlions in Singapore for you to check out. 

How many Merlions are there in Singapore?

Including the pair at Merlion Park, there are 4 Merlions in Singapore that are officially created.

Tourism Court Merlion (1995)
1 Orchard Spring Ln, S 247729

Tourism Court has not one but two Merlions. The official one is a 3-metre tall Merlion that looks like it is on a diet outside Tourism Court. This status is made in the Philippines and made from glazed polymarble.

Credit: UX Google Search

 The one inside the building is a smaller version and technically not 'official' based on this article.

Mount Faber Merlion (1998)
Faber Point, Mount Faber

Credit: One Faber Group

This Merlion is owned by the National Parks Board and was installed in 1998. It can be gound on Faber Point at Mount Faber

Ang Mo Kio Merlions (1998)
Blk 216-220 Carpark Entrance, Ang Mo Kio Ave 1

Image Credit: Vlieny Lai Google Search

This pair of Merlions guarding the car park entrance of Blk 216-220 at Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, opposite Bishan Park, was built by AMK Residential Committee. Urban lore has it that this pair of Merlion was almost removed by the Singapore Tourism Board as it was not authorised by them. The fact that it still stands today means they had unofficially become an official Merlions.

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So, if you visiting Singapore and would like a photo with Merlions, there are still ways to do so!