Singapore Zoological Gardens & Night Safari, Singapore

Going on the night safari was one of my most memorable moments in SIngapore!!

As I was waaay too young to go clubbing or barring, night times were usually boring for me and my family. Also, a lot of the sights we wanted to see, we saw during the day, but this place was absolutely perfect! I mean I personaly don't know any other countries who have this...I'm sure there are but I am very impressed!! (Please tell me if this is a common thing...I've recently foun out I'm quite naive!!)

There are different ways that you can see animals at this place. There is a tour that can be taken in a tram or, for the braver people, there are allocated pathways to trek on foot. I didn't take this option as I thought, knowing my luck, I would run into a snake or something soimilar, and scream the place down!! Obviously that is not possible but the insecurity remained!

I had never been that close to wild animals without glass or tall fencing between us. It was soooooooo amazing!

The gift shop was lovely too, selling all sorts of goodies - stuffed teddies, little models, and just the usual stuff they sell but the layout was totally cool!!

I would recommend this to everyone, it is safe for children, there are facilities for wheelchairs and pushchairs, as its under the stars it can be romantic...infact, I'm going to pack my bags and go there now!

During the elephant and sealion show @ Singapore Zoo, I volunteered for the show without even knowing what I am volunteering for. I was really excited because I was the one chosen to volunteer inspite of all the other excited hands raised. Eventually, I found out that I am going to be kissed by an elephant! :) Hehe! You'll never know what you're goin' to get until you try!

Open: 7.30pm to midnight (daily)
Last ticket sale: 11pm

Admission: SGD 18 adults, SGD 9 children (3 - 12 years)

Tram Rides: SGD 6 adults, SGD 3 Children (3 - 12 years)

Creatures of the Night Show: 8pm, 9pm & 10pm daily. ( weather permitting)
Venue: The Amphitheaters

This is the world's premier night zoo. The twilight holds many surprises ... and more so at Night Safari, where you can look a rhinocerous in the eye or hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas. There are over 1,200 animals of over 110 exotic species to watch out for. The animals are in 8 zones that recreate various geographic regions like the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley, South American pampas and Burmese jungle.

Strike out on your own along the walking trail or relax in a tram ride - whichever you choose, Night Safari is a wild adventure not to be missed.

Winner of the Tourism Awards 2000,1999, 1997 and 1996 - Leisure Attraction of the Year.

Admission ticket packages:

For admission to Singapore Zoological Gardens, Night Safari and Jurong BirdPark. Tickets are valid for one month from date of issue:

SGD 20 adults, SGD 10 children for Jurong BirdPark and Singapore Zoological Gardens

SGD 25 adults, SGD 12.50 children for Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari

SGD 25 adults, SGD 12.50 children for Jurong BirdPark and Night Safari

SGD 30 adults, SGD 15 children for Jurong BirdPark, Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari

Show Times

At the Singapore Zoo, we believe in maintaining our animals' natural instincts and behaviours through activities. Such activities help to deepen our understanding towards them and even participate in the wonders of their ways!

Animal shows:
Shows are held daily at the newly renovated Amphitheatre and the Elephants of Asia exhibit featuring:

Animal Friends Show:
Catch a glimpse of how domestic animals like the dog, rat, chicken and duck are trained.
Venue: Children's World Animal Land
Daily: 12.30pm & 4.00pm

Spirits of the Rainforest
Venue: Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
Weekdays: 10.30am
Weekends & public holidays: 10.30am & 1.30pm

Elephants At Work & Play
Venue: Elephants of Asia
Daily: 11.30am & 3.30pm

Sealion Show
Venue: Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
Weekdays: 2.30pm
Weekends & public holidays: 2.30pm & 5.00pm

etting there

By Car/Taxi

From the City, take the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) towards Jurong.

* Look out for and turn off at Exit 7 of the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE).
* Follow the prominent brown signs to the Singapore Zoo.
* On a regular day, the journey will take approximately 30 minutes.

By Bus

From the City, take bus service 171 or 190 to Mandai Road, then alight and transfer to bus service 927.

By Mass Rapid Transit

* Alight at Ang Mo Kio station (NS16) and take bus
service 138.
* Alight at Choa Chu Kang station (BP1/NS4) and take bus service 927.
* From Changi Airport station (CG2), board the train and switch to a north-bound route at City Hall station (EW13/NS25). Alight at Ang Mo Kio station (NS16) and take bus service 138.
* From Changi Airport station (CG2), board the train and switch to a west-bound route at Jurong East station (NS1/EW24). Alight at Choa Chu Kang station (CG2) and take bus service 927.

Opening Hours : 8.30am - 6pm (daily)
Last ticket sale: 5pm

Admission: SGD 14 adults, SGD 7 children (3 - 12 years)
Tram rides: SGD 4 adults, SGD 2 children
Pony rides: SGD 6 adults, SGD 3 children
Elephant rides: SGD 6 adults, SGD 3 children
Elephant jungle rides SGD 10 adults, SGD 5 children
Horse carriage rides SGD 10 adults, SGD 5 children

Animal Photography

Make your trip a memorable one by having a photograph taken with either an orang utan, elephant, pony or snake!

Charge: $12/digital photograph

The Singapore Zoological Gardens is acclaimed as one of the world's most spectacular zoos. The use of natural barriers like streams, rock walls and vegetation to separate animals from visitors enhances the "open" zoo concept. Spreading over 28 hectares, it is home to over 3,600 mammals, birds and reptiles, including rare and endangered species. The Zoo's orang utan breeding programme has created a large community of these gentle, endangered species.

The breeding programme has also witnessed the first tropical birth of a polar bear. Other endangered species like the Malayan tiger, the white rhino, proboscis monkey, komodo dragon and the sealion have also found a haven in the zoo. A highlight is the Fragile Forest - an exciting and educational display of ecosystems and rainforest culture.

The Hamadryas Baboons - The Great Rift Valley : Ethiopia showcases the ecosystem typical of the savanna climatic zone in Ethiopia. The area is landscaped to include a multitude of habitats for a wide range of animals, rock formations and tribal villages. The exhibit is home to the rock hyrax, the banded mongoose, the black backed jackal and 50 hamadryas baboons.

A regular tram service that covers the entire Zoo offers an excellent overview of the attractions. The commentary provides useful information. However, to fully appreciate the zoo, the tram introduction should be complemented by a walking tour.

Winner of the Tourism Awards 2001, 1998, 1993, 1992, 1991 - Leisure Attraction of the Year.

“See the animals in their natural habitats…at night, when they are really active and hungry!!!!”
It sounded pretty cool, so we arranged a trip through our hotel. We were picked up at the hotel, picked up a few other people along the way and headed to the Zoo. We had a guide on the small bus along the way and she gave us a pretty good overview of what was going to happen and what we were (hopefully!) going to see.
As per Singaporean law, it was 90 degrees with 100% humidity! But at least it was dark, so that made it “seem” cooler. After entering the zoo, we all boarded trams which took us along the trials. We didn’t see too many exotic animals, mostly deer and other smaller, safe, animals, but what we saw was not afraid of the humans and their trains. The lighting is set up so that while you can see the animals, it isn’t bright enough to look like daytime. It really is a cool effect. Also, you are able to hop off at a couple of points and walk around the (dimly) lit trails and see stuff up close.
The best animals were the leopard, which were able to be 1 foot away from...but behind safe glass, and the bat cage. Giant bats were hanging upside-down and you had to walk around them to get throught their cage. The wife was not happy about that, but then they were huge bats and not behind any barriers.