Singapore zoo and night safari
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure for details.
Singapore zoo offers a welcome break from the urban jungle and is located in the north-western side of the island, it is a haven for wondrous wildlife and animal lovers will be delighted. Singapore Zoo is set in one of the most beautiful wildlife environments in the world and boasts of an “Open Concept” to enjoy the wildlife. It is home to more than 2,400 animals from over 300 species—including crocodiles, Malayan tapirs and white tigers etc. The park also boasts the world’s first free-ranging orangutan habitat in a zoo!
Singapore zoo was opened in 1973, and has since become one of the best rainforest zoos in the world. The Zoo has attained a strong reputation internationally for its conservation initiatives and breeding programmes.
The zoo is divided into 11 different zones and has 12 exhibits, affording numerous opportunities to get up close and personal with a diverse array of wildlife. Main noticeable ones within the zoo are
- Primate Kingdom to get a glimpse of 39 species of primates
-
Elephants of Asia exhibit to rub elbows with the five big female elephants hailing from Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia.
-
the grey kangaroos and wallabies at the Australasia exhibit
-
Fragile Forest to get up close with the adorable lemurs and sloths
- Marvel at the majestic lions and zebras of Wild Africa.
Night safari is another popular attraction within the zoo.
This is the world’s first nocturnal zoo and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. Check out the night safari route and map here!. Please keep in mind that there is separate entry fee for Night safari.
The Singapore zoo is huge and there’s loads to see. If you choose to put the zoo into your travel itinerary, prepare to spend at least half a day(excluding the Night safari) here.
Transportation and logistics.
Location: 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
Open: 8.30am - 6.00pm (Last entry at 5.00pm)
Contact Info: +65 6269 3411
To reach the zoo, you can take the 138 SMRT bus from the Ang Mo Kio MRT station or the 927 SMRT bus from the Choa Chu Kang MRT station. Find out more details on getting to Singapore Zoo here.
Happy travels!
Travel Tips
- Buy the ParkHopper ticket
- Buy the Singapore tourist pass which allows Unlimited Rides on Public Transport
- Park is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the last entry is at 5:00 p.m and we recommend to get in early
- Night safari tickets are not included with regular zoo entry.
- Just the zoo attractions can be done in half a day if planned properly.
- Both day and night zoo can be exhausting, so it’s better to do in 2 different days, if possible
Top Activities
About Us
Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. We love travel and exploring new places and culture. We started this blog to share our travel journeys, experiences and planning information and of course some pictures of the destinations. We hope to provide some insight about the destinations visited by us and to inspire other people to travel more. We have full time jobs but we make sure we use every opportunity to get out and explore the wonderful creation around us.
Know MoreYou might also be interested in:
Seattle, Washington’s largest city, has the potential list of endless fun things to do. From the world famous Starbucks coffee to other local craft coffee shops, there is more than enough place to get caffeinated and keep you going here in Seattle.
read more
With a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m, the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009.
read more
The Grand Place(La Grand-Place) or Grote Markt is the central square of Brussels. It is a cobbled rectangular market square, surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city’s Town Hall, and the King’s House or Breadhouse building containing the Brussels City Museum.
read more
Universal Studios Singapore offers rides that includes nerve wracking to family friendly roller coaster and is a place loaded with fantastic shows to watch out for. We will share our take on the best Universal Studios Singapore rides and attractions, and this is a place to spend a day on your Singapore Visit, in case you have not been to one of the Universal Studios yet.
read more
Golden Gardens is one of Seattle’s most popular parks and one of the Northwest’s most beautiful beaches. The 87-acre park in Ballard is situated on Puget Sound, overlooking the Olympic mountains.
read more
I have always wondered why Seattle is called the Emerald City and the history and orgin of it. As I was reading more about this topic, I also came across other nick names that people commonly use for Seattle. I thought it would be a good idea to share this in case someone is curious enough to know the history of these names.
Yosemite National Park is the 3rd national park in USA with amazing granite cliffs, waterfalls, giant sequoia groves, glaciers, mountains and lakes. **Yosemite National Park ** is located in Sierra Nevada, California, a mountain range that stretches over 400 miles.
read more
All the top spots and must see attractions in the emerald city of Seattle is packaged into the Seattle City Pass.Find out why Seattle is called the Emerald City! It offers the best our city has to offer and you will save atleast 50% on these attractions. Even if you have other spots in the itinerary, pick this pass up to tag on the saving and do the rest of the spots independently.
read more