Singapore Zoo
A tropical rainforest zoo famed for its 'open' enclosures without cages. Red orangutans and white tigers are the stars, and it can be combined with the Night Safari on the same day.
The Singapore Zoo opened in 1973 in the rainforest of Mandai in the north. Instead of cages, it uses moats, streams and other hidden barriers, so animals can roam in an environment close to nature. It is widely regarded as one of the best zoos in the world. The zoo houses about 300 species. Highlights include the orangutan family, white tigers, giraffes and the Fragile Forest bat house. There are animal shows and a paid 'Breakfast with the Orangutans' experience. The grounds are large, so you may want to take the park tram. The zoo sits next to the Night Safari, River Wonders and Bird Paradise, and combined tickets are available. The classic plan is to visit the zoo in the afternoon and the Night Safari in the evening. You can reach it from Khatib MRT station on the Mandai shuttle bus.
Opening hours
08:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Night Safari
- River Wonders
- Bird Paradise
- Rainforest Wild ASIA
- MacRitchie Reservoir & TreeTop Walk
- Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Orchard Road