Singapore Zoo and Night Safari: A Retreat for Nature Enthusiasts

Mandai Wildlife Reserve is one of its kind in the world to offer nocturnal adventure safari. Because of this, it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the country. Mandai Wildlife Reserve is the home of the Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and the Bird Paradise.

Singapore Zoo

This natural reserve is home to nearly 4200 animals of over 130 varieties of species. It contains animals from several different countries ranging from wild Africa to serene Australia. Singapore Zoo is regarded as the best tropical rainforest zoo in the world.

The zoo is divided into several zones, focusing on the natural habitat of the animals concerned. Some such zones include Wild Africa containing, giraffes, African lions, meerkats, etc.; the fragile forest zone contains two-toed sloths, white-faced saki monkeys, Malayan flying foxes, lesser mousedeer, etc. The principal highlights of the RepTopia zone include green basilisk, bearded dragon, dyeing poison frog, panther chameleon, etc.

Interesting tourist activities

Singapore Zoo will never bore or fail the tourists. It is a unique hub for exploring the fun and thrill of the wide-ranging wild lives preserved here.

1. Animal feeding

You can easily catch the animals while they are most active: during their feeding sessions. You are even allowed to feed the animals following the guidance of the respective keepers.

2. Wildlife exploration

A visit to the Singapore Zoo will undoubtedly enrich your experiences with the wildlife, bringing you much closer to them. You can learn how each one of them is cared for, what are their unique highlighting traits, etc.

3. Conversing with the keeper

You can be guided well into the lives of the animals with the help of experienced and expert keepers of the zoo. This will certainly enhance your knowledge about animals.

4. Live presentations

You can treat your eyes to witness the live presentations of the unique and extraordinary talents of some of the animals preserved in this reserve with the aid of their trainers.

5. Kid-friendly activities

Inquisitiveness is the natural instinct of children. To satiate their thirst for knowledge, there are several fun activities exclusively crafted for the young tourists of the zoo. There is a huge water playground for some extraordinary splashing fun. There is a splendid carousel ride or very close and friendly meetings with several farm animals, you name it, they have it.

6. Exceptional dining platter

Singapore Zoo offers the provision to enjoy your meals while experiencing the wild beauty. You can begin your day with a splendid breakfast platter, including both local and international cuisines. To maintain a sustainable approach, every meal is cooked in palm oil that is sustainably sourced and planet-friendly. Moreover, they only serve Owa coffee, which is cultivated in Indonesia in a wildlife-friendly manner. They exclude beef from their menu for environmental reasons.

7. Meeting the wildlife ambassadors

While experiencing your scrumptious meal, you can enjoy photographing with the ambassadors of the wildlife kingdom- Macao, orangutan, or coatimundi. However, it depends on the current conditions of the concerned animals as well as the weather.

8. Conservation

Every visit to the Singapore Zoo and every purchase made there includes wildlife care and conservation. The authorities are currently supporting more than 50 wildlife protection projects across the entire region.

Singapore Zoo Night Safari

Being the first of its kind, Mandai Wildlife Reserve offers nocturnal safari in the world. This is a safe refuge for more than 900 animals of roughly 100 species, out of which, almost 41% are endangered species. It has shown active involvement to conserve threatened species like the clouded leopard, Malayan tiger, Malayan tapir, and Sunda pangolin, under expert human care.

This exclusively offers a peek into the secrets of the animal kingdom after sunset. There are two convenient options for exploration here: either by a tram or on foot via the exclusive four walking trails. These trails include the East Lodge Trail, the Fishing Cat Trail, the Leopard Trail, and the Tasmanian Devil Trail. You would be lucky enough to witness the Tasmanian Devil, the clouded leopard, or a common palm civet.

You can enjoy a tram ride with expert commentary and enjoy seeing spotted hyena, Asiatic lion, Tasmanian devil, three-banded armadillo, binturong, and many more.

It is a 30-minute ride, spanning 35 hectares, through several habitats, ranging from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the Himalayan foothills.

This tram ride even welcomes tourists with wheelchairs and strollers.

Timings

The Night Safari operates daily between 7.0 pm and 12 am, while the last ticket sale is at 11.15 pm.