Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Our family really enjoyed the Singapore zoo! We love that you feel like you are in the forest when you are at the zoo. Also, the animals seem to be out in the open way more than other zoos we have been (San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego). I'm used to them hiding or sleeping, but pretty much everyone was on full display. The zoo was mapped nicely and flowed well. It was just the right size for a 1 day trip. I would recommend this as a fun day trip in Singapore for families.

We had such a lovely time at Rainforest Wild Asia! It’s full of little adventures and suitable for all ages. My 13 month old enjoyed walking the flat paths and searching for animals. There are two routes, one adventurous and one on flat ground so it’s great for families with young and old. I love that the animals are in natural habitats and we get to spot them along the way. A beautiful family experience!

One of the best zoos I’ve ever visited. We bought the 5 park ticket over 5 days access and so glad we did because you can do 1-2 attractions a day max. Each one can be a full day on its own (Zoo, Birds of Paradise, River Wonders, Rainforest Wild, and the Night Safari). It is more a wildlife reserve than zoo. Highly recommend the 5 park pass - totally worth it! And make sure you visit each park as they each have their own amazing attractions.

Kudos to Mr Kumar and staff for hosting us at Bird Paradise Park, guiding us through meeting the birds in person up close, feeding and resting on our arms. The food was delicious, table cleaned after every course, staff courtesy when approaching, and attentive to our surroundings. May they continue the awesome service, and grow prosperous at the Park and their personal journeys through life. Merry Christmas to everyone:)

The Mandai zoo is a vast area of preserved/ manmade forest where the wild animals have a unique living experience which can be fitnesses by the visitors. A really unique experience for both kids and adults to experience a lot about wild life and the history behind it. There are some endangered species as well!

This is a collection of parks. Covering all of them in a single day is very very difficult. If you are on a long trip to SG, you can take the 5 parks 5 days pass. That way you can cover each of the parks and the night safari at your own pace within those days. If you are on a short visit, it would be better to skip at least one park instead of trying to run through all of them. We visited the zoo, bird paradise, river wonders and the night safari. All in one day and it was an exhausting day. Would not recommend that. But even though it was exhausting, it was worth every joule of energy spent. Each of them is unique and provides a very unique experience.

Been twice to curiosity cove, do take note of their requirements - to wear grip socks for everyone who enters the facility, they are quite strict on this which is good to ensure the cleanliness and for many others to enjoy the place. Its pretty sensory theme based and also there's climbing and slides too, even a bat cave for the auditory kids who loves to shout and see how their sound converts into lights within the caves. Also you will enjoy the short presentation and photo taking with their mascots and the curiosity cove songs sing along!! If you want to avoid crowds, best to go for the one hour 5:30pm slot which is really more quiet and space for kids to slowly explore the place :) Helps for it to be just right next to Mcdonald :)

I visited the Birds of Paradise exhibit. It was very well laid out, with the birds healthy, thriving and well cared for. There were maps and clear signposts, with staff friendly and willing to assist with directions as needed. Toilets were clearly marked, with drinking water places to refill water bottles and there were benches to sit and rest on if needed. The Wings of the World show was fun to watch and experience, the birds mostly well behaved for it though one was a bit shy, the trainers able to make jokes until the bird in question flew to where needed. There is a tram service taking visitors to one end of the exhibit to the other, with just the two tram station/stops. You'd still have to walk around the actual areas. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and give yourself at least three hours minimum to get a good look around.

I came to this zoo to see the beautiful white tiger, Omar. He was my first stop, so I can admire and take photos of him. I'm not gonna lie, I did want to pet him, but I knew better!! I walked around for a bit and watched the seal show. I checked out the other animals, monkeys gorilla, zebras. I love that some of the animals were cohabiting with other animals. The giraffe was chilling on his own, like Omar....as were the lions and cheetah. They are very strict about mot feeding the animals, and the other visitors complied. I did go back to see Omar one last time before leaving. I returned for the night safari, but my pictures didn't come out nice at all! Most of the animals were sleeping or hiding and I was so busy trying to take pics, I didn't get a chmace to fully experience it.

Great place Expect to take the entire day There is also a night tour which was outstanding. Take a cab there do not drive.

Has potential, but not laid out real well. If you are into animals and zoos, I recommend the Park Hopper Plus. You can see the Zoo, Bird Paradise, Night Safari, and River Wonders. For $118 SD, saves you 40%. It's valid for seven days from first visit, no re-entries. They can be done in one day- arrive as the zoo opensat 8:30 am, then do the river wonders, bird paradise and obviously the night safari last. There's enough snack shops and restaurants at each location to keep you going. I personally recommend all in a day since they rather away from the main city. The zoo isn't a large park. And the layout could be a bit better. There was some backtracking as paths lead you off in different directions. Divided into zones from Australia to Wild Africa, they have many of the usual animals and a few unique species. Many animals and birds are repeated in the other parks. But still entertaining.

In terms of animal variety, I would say that the Singapore Zoo was about average. Animal engagement though? Outstanding! I couldn't have foreseen brushing arm hairs with a ring tailed lemur, being within inches of bats and rare birds, or even being introduced to more new creatures like the tree kangaroo or the chevrotain (it's sooo small)! No need to pay for extras by the way, these were all occurrences on a general non-resident ticket. My first round the zoo took about 3.5 hours but with shows, keeper feedings, and exhibit revisits, I spent about 6.5 hours total. Getting to the zoo by MRT/bus was not nearly as cumbersome as many guides suggest. Sure it took an hour (from Chinatown) but here's the comparison: Taxi - 30-40 min, SGD 26 avg one way MRT/Bus - 60 min, SGD 2.11 one way MRT/Zoo Shuttle - 45 min, SGD 3.99 one way since the shuttle would cost SGD 2 (EZ Link OK) You save a little bit of time for 12x the price, not great in my opinion unless you are pooling with others. Use the cash savings to buy snacks instead. You are also free to bring in food and drinks to the zoo which I also think is wise. I also suggest sunscreen, a hat, an umbrella, and...bug spray if you tend to get bitten (I got 5 bites!!!). You are pretty much walking through a rainforest afterall!

Really well done zoo. Grounds are clean. Animals seem well taken care of. Nice variety of local species. Very large. A lot of exhibits were not occupied / under repair, but hopefully that is temporary. A zoo worth checking out.

Awesome experience but slightly confusing to navigate the many excursions! The zoo is comprised of 3 (and soon 4) separate experiences all located in the same area. Theres the singapore zoo, night safari, river wonders, and soon to be bird paradise. Theres some cross over but each experience is a 2+ hour experience and focuses on different animals. I bought the trio package which includes a day pass into all three. Theres a shuttle that takes you to and from the red line for 1S$ and theres ample parking plus taxis waiting if you get stuck on the journey home. The highlight of the river wonders was definitely the manatees. At the singapore zoo I liked the extensive orangutan village. their monkey portion seems to extend past their stall as we frequently saw them overhead in the walking areas. The spotted hyenas were terrifying in the night safari. Some of the exhibits got really close up and personal and it almost felt like you were walking in a rainforest with the added sounds and the copious foliage. Their dedication to preserving the wildlife is very apparent and overall I recommend all three of the experiences in this order: singapore zoo, river wonders, night safari. A few quams: some animal exhibits weren't available despite their being tons of advertisements for them, eg: the pangolins, the red panda, and the crocs. The singapore zoo is not linear so we did a lot of back tracking and getting lost The night safari is just so dang dark you really need a good camera

The famous "open-concept" zoo was quite underwhelming. This is a big zoo, and the ticket was so expensive. I did not go to the night safari, which requires a separate ticket. I have heard mixed reviews as some of my friends say it is absolutely not worth it while other have enjoyed it. It is also very sad that the pandas were in the river wonders, another separate park. I've been to many zoos across North America (as well as China) as a child, so I've seen pretty much all the different animals they had at the Singapore Zoo. Not many of the animal exhibits appeared to even employ the open concept. We witnessed what happened to a wild boar who did escape the barrier, was shot with a tranquilizer dart, and began to run erratically around the park. We were evacuated by golf cart out of the park. The orangutans were definitely the highlight of my visit. They were just chilling above us, but I'm sure they would be shot if they tried to venture down. I also loved the baboons with their fun butts and the proboscis monkeys with their long noses. Many animals have a designated posted feeding time, and it was cool to watch the zookeepers feed them. You can pay to feed certain animals like the elephants and giraffes yourself, but you have to reserve online far in advance (elephant wait time was over a month) because it's a very popular activity.

Good selection of animals, but it's not laid out all that well and the maps are a bit messy. My biggest complaint is that the red pandas and panda are at the River World part which requires a separate ticket. I did not know this going in. In what world are pandas river creatures? Can't help but feel a bit deceived by this.

I honestly expected more. The ZOO isn't very large compared to the ZOO in Prague. It's only two circles and easily walkable within a few hours. Exhibits are clean but not that big. All of the feeding is booked the morning of so plan accordingly. Buffet breakfast with Orang-Utans is not happening due to Covid. It was neat seeing all the monkeys run around. Bathrooms were clean.

A can't miss for the visitor, resident, or business owner looking for something to do. This zoo is the most immersive experience with animals as you become a part of their habitat. Primate kingdom gives you an up close and personal view with several different types of monkeys and the Fragile Forest puts you within arms reach of lemurs, birds and fruit bats. Grab your walking shoes as this is one adventure you don't want to miss!

There's so many amazing animals to see. It was just delightful. The lions, tigers, bears, rhinos, giraffes, monkeys, otters, you name it, we saw it. Plus the shows that the Zoo puts on is special.

This zoo was awesome! Definitely a different feel from what you experience in the USA. They have a lot of free-range animals which is amazing! People are super respectful and they get close & are considerate enough not to actually bother the animals. The animals seem quite happy here which is always a plus when you go to these type of places. You want to make sure that you're supporting the right type of place. Overall super clean and you definitely get to see a nice wide range of animals. A couple of things I thought were highlights: - right at the entrance when you walk in and as you walk through the park, monkeys are free range and just jump from tree to tree - there's a beautiful butterfly enclosure where they have lots and lots of space and are definitely living their best life - an extremely large walk-through aviary with lots of cool birds to see I did it in under three hours but I'm sure you could take a little extra time if you like. This location is kind of in the middle of nowhere but not too far from the main part of Singapore, it takes roughly 20 minutes to get here from the city. From my experience, night safari and River Safari are cool to do but not necessary if you have to choose one out of the three. If I had to put them in order it would be Singapore Zoo, night safari, then River Safari.

This Zoo is amazing because many of the herbivores and omnivores are allowed to wander throughout the zoo. For example, upon entrance we were greeted by monkeys and birds walking around the park. People are fairly respectful of the animals, which I thought made the experience better. You can tell that the animals are well cared for and most of them are in quality habitats. There are so many animals here and the park is big enough that you could easily spend an entire day or more. It also rained at the park so thankfully we had umbrellas and rain gear. There's not a lot of covered areas around the park, although trees and plants offer some coverage. The night zoo is across the way and it offers a completely different experience where you can ride an open, one level air bus or choose to walk on dark paths with guides helping you cross walkways. Some of the carnivores are so lively and close by that you can truly experience the lack of protection being a human offers. It's extremely dark on the paths and there's some hills so I wouldn't recommend it for those who have trouble walking as you can stumble easily. I had about an hour so I ran through most of it after the bus tour that navigates you through the areas and allows you to peek in and see the animals. Often, herbivores may come right up to you or even cross the street.

I came here to see Ah Meng- the baby orangutan and granddaughter of the original Ah Meng. The orangutans are great ambassadors to the Singapore Zoo, which itself is world-class and well-maintained on all levels. This is a fun touristy thing to do that should take up almost a whole day. I'd recommend doing breakfast with the orangutans because you get to see them up close and take pictures within arm's length of them (and Ah Meng too). To do the breakfast, you have to reserve your spot through the website (maximum 2 months in advance). You'll get an email confirmation. You pay for general admission, and then when you're inside, you pay again to get into the Ah Meng Restaurant. It's a bit of a stretch, but how often do you get a chance to see orangutans up close? Also, the orangutans are free-range, so when you walk outside, they'll be up in the canopy. There's a lot of cool things about this zoo. The baboons, flying foxes, and sloth are cool. The zoo itself is huge. It's a big walking loop, with some cuts in between, so if you check the map and see that you missed out on something, you can ride the trolley to the nearest stop. And yes, you have to pay for that. And BTW, the buffet food is just okay. There's your typical western breakfast on side, and Asian stuff (nasi lemak, congee, bee hoon) on the other. Not much to comment on within that regard. The food court, separate from the buffet, itself does have a few interesting options though. I got the Malay soto, and thought it was good. Oh, and hopefully it doesn't rain on your visit.

This zoo is HUGE with a total area of 69 acres. And how big do you think is that? A baseball field is about 3 acres. That means, this zoo has a total area of 23 baseball fields. Again, as in other theme parks in Singapore, be prepared for a lot of walking. This zoo is a lot different from any other zoos. The animals are enclosure free. A moat is the only thing that separates the animals from the public. The animals can walk freely in a lush of forest like greenery. Other animals are just roaming freely and interacting with the public. There are about 3000 animals in this zoo. They are grouped according to their species. The zoo is also well organized. There are maps and signs available but it isn't really needed because the zoo layout is easy to navigate. Surprisingly, unlike any other zoos, Singapore doesn't stink at all. It is very clean and no unwanted smell of animal poop or pee. How they're able to do this is pretty amazing! As big as it is, the entire zoo has WiFi connection. Impressive, isn't it? Would you believe there also showers available in the toilets? Wash basins can be found all over the zoo. They even have filtered water machines for free in case you want to fill up your empty water bottles. How about if you feel hungry while inside the zoo? Don't worry, there's several of restaurants inside the zoo and by the entrance as well. I thought a trip to the zoo will bore the hell out of me but to my surprise, it turned out to be a memorable experience. I, therefore, conclude that a visit to the zoo is a MUST when visiting Singapore.

Loved the zoo and using the voucher was so easy! They just scanned the voucher at the entrance. Really nice zoo!

What a truly amazing place for anyone and everyone to come to! We spent an entire day, from 9am until 10pm here, and needed more time to see and enjoy everything this place has to offer. We started the day off by having breakfast with the orangutans...what a cool experience. We got to walk up to them and take pictures with them right behind us as they ate their breakfast. You can see how fun these animals are and what personalities they all have. There was a mom with her young baby we got to see up close, it was very cool. The entire park was full of amazing exhibits and animals. Make sure you hand feed some of them...it costs 5SPD but worth every penny. We hand fed rhinoceroses and giraffes, what an amazing experience. This zoo is quite possibly the best zoo in the entire world and is a MUST DO if you are in Singapore. No trip here is complete without it.

MONKEY SEE; MONKEY DO The least expensive way to get to Singapore Zoo is by taking the MRT NS Red Line north to Ang Mo Kio and then walk thru the mall to the bus depot. Look for the door for #138 Bus, and get into queue. If you forget how and where, the MRT station attendant will have printed directions. The scenic winding #138 air conditioned bus ride is approximately 30 minutes in duration. From MRT Orchard Station to the Singapore Zoo entrance, it will take approximately one hour. Recommend getting there early when it first opens at 8:30 a.m. Animals are most active and awake while waiting for their meals. Once they're fed, it's siesta time, and no primate sign language will awake them. We brought along umbrellas and water. Without them I'm not sure we would had endured three hours walking in the extreme tropical heat. You may bring your meals and liquids, but that means you have to lug it around. There are plenty of onsite restaurants to satisfy the pickiest of eaters. During our visit, the polar bear (died) and primate exhibits were both closed. Plan your walkthrough accordingly by coordinating show times of animal shows. Made the mistake ourselves and missed all the shows except for the "begging" elephants. It's a family affair visiting a zoo. Expect lots of kids, strollers and non-English speaking visitors. As expected no ticket price discounts for nonresidents. Weekends and holidays are always busier. Note: 80% of my beautiful animal photos were censored without notice. Sorry.

I have been to many zoos in my life throughout the U.S. and have been impressed at maybe just a few. The Singapore Zoo blew it out of the park. It was amazing!!! We started our tour by having breakfast with the orangutans. I would say, skip this part and just eat breakfast beforehand. The food was more enjoyable at the buffet at our hotel. At the breakfast, you can get your pictures taken with the orangutan with your own cameras. If you do this, try to get in line first if you decide to make the mistake and book the breakfast. Honestly, it wasn't that impressive to me since it isn't like you can touch the animals. If you want to photoshop a pic with an orangutan you can save a lot of money for this attraction and avoid it all together. The overall zoo was awesome because you can get quite close to the animals. I enjoyed watching the elephant show the most. Probably because I am a huge elephant and have a tattoo to provide it. haha Anyway, we didn't arrive in good time before the show but would recommend getting to the show about 15-20 mins early so you can get a good seat and also have a chance to feed the elephants bananas. How cool is that? Well, I have feed bananas to elephants in Thailand and I can say it is awesome. There are plenty of toilets located throughout the park and a few refill water stations for your hydration needs. You will need to drink plenty of water because well it is hot and sticky in Singapore. Duh. You have the option to take the tram or walk while inside the park. Honestly, we walked everywhere and there were places throughout that have AC so you can duck in and cool off. Also be sure to bring plenty of SPF and a hat or umbrella to help combat those sun rays that can age your skin.

Not a must go for tourists but a must go for all singaporean. Children need to know what live animals look like.

World's best zoo; hands down, no question. The animals here seem happy and well cared for. They get to roam either freely or large habitats. Even the Pelicans have an enclosure that size of something you'd see at SeaWorld for a much larger creature. There are multiple feeding stations throughout where you have the chance to feed the giraffe, rhino, elephant, Galapagos turtles, and others for $5. There are multiple feedings scheduled by the keepers as well to really get a close and personal look at these fine animals. These feedings are scheduled throughout the day and are free. There are also "adventure tours" where you can swim with otters, feed manatees, sit with the orangutan and have breakfast, and many many more. While more expensive obviously, these are still amazing opportunities. It should be noted that this is Singapore. Be prepared for heat, intense sun, quick rising afternoon showers, mosquitoes, etc. There is a nice tram that takes you throughout the park when you need to rest your feet, but it's an additional cost to your ticket of $3 (child) to $5 (adult). I have an annual pass which includes all tram rides and some other benefits such as unlimited entry to all 4 parks , unlimited tram/boat rides, and discounted food, bev, adventures, and gift shop purchases. It's a bit more than a 2-3 park hopper, but this helps the park thrive, and frankly I've come back again and again.

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Can you believe that I'm an adult and have never been to the zoo? Well that changed when I got the chance to visit Singapore. I did a tour through Viator which included transportation to and from my hotel, ANNNNNNNNNNND *drumroll* breakfast with Orangutans!! Ok maybe my excitement was a bit much but again, this was my first time at a Zoo. This was only a 4 hour tour so it was impossible to squeeze in the entire park. We started off with the breakfast and the orangutans came down and just hung out and ate with us (not directly next to us though). Close to the end of breakfast we got to snag a picture with them and as you can see in mine, she didn't look to thrilled with me hahaha. Afterwards my friends and I tried to map out what other animals we could see but only had time to see a polar bear and the elephants. We also took a tram around the park and saw that all the animals not in cages, just roaming freely (to an extent, come on now, they are still wild animals). Next time I'm in the country I'll be sure to spend more time here and be 'one' with the animals.

Not a great experience. Animals were lethargic & looks like unfed. Now worth visiting in the cost of the tickets charged.

I came here to see the Night Safari since it was recommended to me. I highly recommend getting a ticket on Klook because the prices at the zoo are way higher. I personally am not a fan of zoos and going to see animals, so I honestly did not find this experience interesting. Since it is at nighttime, it's hard to see many of the nocturnal animals. This was also a family attraction, and that means I had to be around a lot of crying babies and kids. Personally, this attraction was not for me. I did like Rainforest Lumina, though. They have a lot of colorful lights set up around the zoo that you can walk through. Great for some photography opportunities. I don't see myself coming back here, unfortunately, but only because zoos are not really my thing it seems!

What an amazing zoo - gorgeous natural enclosures and free-roaming animals. Starting from one of the bathroom areas near the entrance - a covered pathway leading to the restrooms was contructed with bat-friendly tiles, so that they can sleep there. We saw a few snoozing upside down - one was a mama with a baby clinging to her! Signs said that the bats sleep there & then fly at dusk. The bathrooms themselves are lovely! With foliage & open air pond, you feel like you're in the outdoors. Another spectacular exhibit was the elaborate orangutan area - a huge enclosure, that spans even more area with a multi-pathway of vines & resting/feeding platforms high above the human path. We saw an adult orangutan & a baby acrobatically weave their way over from the group, on these vines. Adorable!! The tram that you can choose to add on to the park entrance ticket ($5 at ticketing or $10 at the tram) is a nice way to get to a specific area. But the pathways are paved & easily walkable - we even saw several groups with wheelchairs, easily accessing the exhibits. And many areas had foliage coverage from the sun, which was helpful in the heat. One of my all time fave animals is the Flying Fox. Big, furry, friit-eating fox-faced bats!! So cute - I've never seen them in person! Adorable to see them sleeping upside down, with fruit set out for them for when they wake up. We were lucky to see the Komodo Dragon feeding time. They hung a huge chunk of beef on a rope & let the 27-y.o. adult out. He went right over & chomped on it, ripping it off the rope & seallowing it whole! I would highly recommend going to the River Safari too - at ticketing, you can get a deal on 2 parks, which we did. The River Safari is where the Giant Pandas & (my personal fave) the Capybaras! are - so just going there for them was worth it to me. Loved this zoo, I would totally come back again!

Im not really a Zoo person so for me to say this place is Amazing is amazing in itself. I cant say enough about the staff working at the Zoo. Professional, Courteous and helpful. The Exhibits are world class. Our highlight was the Pandas, who doesn't love a cool Panda? Right. One of the best attractions in Singapore.

Tip: Buy the tram ride (Adults: $5; Children: $3. They do check tickets at almost every station when you are getting on.)! I can appreciate those who wish to walk, but there is so much to see that requires tight timing like the shows, feedings and Zookeeper Chitchats that riding the tram can really help you get what you want to see in. My daughter and I went on a rainy day. Fortunately, we have been there several times before so it wasn't so disappointing when the animals were understandably seeking shelter. The most obvious was the Rhino Feeding at 1:15 pm. The rhinos were so disgusted with the rain that they refused to come out from their shelter even for food and treats. We were delighted that in the month of June, there were many baby animals: rhinos, monkeys, giraffes. They were all very cute! The free ranging animal concept is fantastic. With the rain, many were huddled under leaves, rocks or shelters. As we walked through the Fragile Forrest exhibit, we were sad that the sloths were hiding. The giant fruit bats obviously didn't care about the downpour. We had fun observing them eating heartily using their hooks appendages to move along the branches. The lemur family hid under the platform and the mouse deer found shelter under large leaves on the forrest floor. Catch the Splash Safari Show! The sea lion is adorable. Tip: the seats marked blue is the Splash Zone. Get ready to get wet! We also enjoyed The Rainforest Fights Back and the Primate Feeding. Even in the rain, the Singapore Zoo is a fabulous place to visit. Tip: We were glad we got the 4 Park Hopper Tickets online. It saved us money and included the tram rides ($83/adult). Tip: If you are taking the public bus, if you don't have a tap transfer card, make sure you have exact change. Many tourists don't realise that the bus drivers do not provide change and the tourists become outraged that the system is not customer-oriented.

One of the top zoo's in the world because of the interaction with the animals, displays, cleanliness and beautiful landscaping. The animals are healthy and well cared for. And several displays have animals that you can interact with, with staff close-by to protect the animals. The aviary/bird house has mousedeer and coutimundi's that will stay quite close to the walking path, yet staff that will step in and correct people that try to pet them or get off the path for a selfie. Great policy of allowing the interaction but only so far. Use the Mandan/Khatab shuttle and it's only $1.50SD when you don't have a pass. Will definately return when in Singapore.

All I can say is that when Singapore does something, it does something right, and the zoo is certainly one of those places that they have done right. Well, there is more than just one zoo here in Singapore though, but this is the main zoo. It is huge, though you can get around in about three hours, and that is if you don't hang around for the numerous shows. There are trams that take you around the place, but it is small enough that you can easily walk all the paths. Like a lot of zoos, the zoo is divided into sections which focuses either on a different animal type, or a region. There are even some animals positioned where you can get much closer than normal. Oh, and for some reason there is a polar bear here as well, which has made me scratch my head, since I didn't think they could handle a place like Singapore.

DO IT! It's an easy walk and a lot to see. Totally worth it. Do the pickup by bus and breakfast with the orangutans. The buffet is okay and has something for everyone. You get to stand in front of the orangutans and have a picture taken.

This place is awesome! It's the first nocturnal zoo and we took the night safari. It was about 30 min drive but so worth it. We saw elephants, lions and tapirs- so many more. Some of the animals come pretty close to the tram. The audio guide was nice and informative. The creatures of the night show was also pretty good. The host was energetic and spoke so many different languages. They offer to take pics with you at the shows end which was very classy. Gift shops were reasonably priced. Only knock is it is at least 30 mins drive from the city. If you try to go to the 715pm slot give yourself an hour due to Singapore traffic. Overall very memorable experience!

When you are planning your trip to Singapore and ask folks what to do or see when you were there, you will almost universally hear that this zoo is a very special experience. It is. The exhibits feel less like that cold, sterile experience you remember about zoos when you were a kid that maybe turned you off to them. These are amazing habitats where the animals feel well cared for and conservation is the top priority. There are opportunities to engage animals very directly in free form enclosures where limurs stand inches from you or opportunities to hand feed animals as well. Need to cool off? The water feature there is amazing. I swear our young kids could have stayed there all day. We loved watching them running and laughing as giant buckets of water got dumped on their heads, almost as much as we loved seeing the animals. Pay for the tram rides. You won't want to do everything in order because of the timing of shows and feedings, or you may just need to find an indoor hideaway during a giant rainstorm (the reptile room is the best respite for a passing squall). Getting the tram rides (which are frequent, although there aren't many station) means you will preserve your energy for what's really important. The food looks more appealing than it ended up being. If you have iffy kids, know that no outside foods are really encouraged but sneak that granola bar in if your kids are picky. It's a schlep to get there. Take a taxi. 30 minutes there from Marina Bay, 20 minutes back if you have the absolute insane taxi driver we had. You might almost die 12 times en route but you'll get home in a jiffy. In sum, we loved the Singapore zoo, despite the first hour getting absolutely hammered by rain. Thank heavens for the cheap biodegradable ponchos you can buy in the gift shop!

Took the subway and then a local bus to get here. It was very easy if you have a subway pass. The pass covers the subway and bus. Take the subway to stop NS4 and then bus # 927 to the zoo. The last stop is the zoo. Real easy to get to. There is also a cap stop at the zoo and I did notice some cabs in the area. Drink plenty of water. Some exhibits are closed for some maintenance. It did not take away from the visit. There is plenty of walking. Some of the exhibits seem far but are not. The heat makes the distances feel long but there are plenty of spots along the way to pick up drinks. There is a tram system but did not use it. The children's zoo in the back has a little water park to cool off in. The zoo does not offer anything more than other zoo's I have been to but the educational signs are better than a lot of zoos I have been to. If you have kids, the zoo is worth half a day or at least several hours to get away from the busy tourist districts.

I'm one of those people who can see both sides of zoos, and I don't really know which side to follow. Sure, zoos are necessary for animal education, to inspire humans to care more about animals and the wildlife, but are caged animals really the best way to do this? So I think I tend to avoid zoos, but I read up about the Singapore Orangutan program and was really excited to see them since my grandmother was solely responsible for sparking the Orangutan protection programs in Brunei in the 1950/1960s. We booked the "breakfast with the Orangutan" experience through Viator. This was a bit of a letdown. We seemed to arrive right at the tail end of the experience and had to eat our food in 5 seconds to then queue up to get close to the Orangutans for 10 seconds. Anyways. At least this rushed experience allowed us some time to walk around the zoo (we took the tram first to figure out where we wanted to see more of). First impression = THIS ZOO HAS NO CAGES!! Ok not fully true, but 95% true. They mostly use a moat system so the animals who don't want to get wet don't run away, without the feeling of being quite so caged! It was quite refreshing. The animals here covered the span of Africa, Asia, without feeling repetitive. Take your time and explore, there's lots of little side paths that you might not notice that take you to even more!

Nice environment to kids and they can learn a lot of new things animals and plants Well I hope It will always be a st what I saw thank you

My first thought was, why should I visit a Zoo when I am abroad - Singapore Zoo is a must visit. It sometimes feels you are out in the wild and the animals are just around you. Compared to other Zoos, I feel that the well being of the animals is their main concern. Sometimes you don't see the animals, because they have space to hide, and it gives you an idea on their natural habitat. I'll be back - Next time I do the night safari.

I've been to zoos all over the world, and this is, hands down, the best I've ever visited. The habitats are amazing and thoughtfully created with the best interest of the animal in mind. There were tons of activities, and moving around was easy with the tram system. This is a must see in Singapore.

Another awesome place! Animals can be seen within close proximity. Lots to see and do with 4 parks & restaurants onsite. Recommend 100%

I don't like Zoos. They make me sad frankly. But not here. This one was beautiful and less confinement for the residents. I would say only the Singapore Zoo and the Australia Zoo would have me return. Night Safari was excellent and breakfast with Orangutans was memorable.

Wow, this is one of my favorite zoos. We walked around with majority of the animals not in cages. The panda was the icing on the cake. I recommend paying for breakfast with the orangutans. The food was delicious and the experience wonderful for the kids.

COST: S$33 (Adult Ticket, Roughly $25 USD) Can I give a place more than five stars? May I please? Singapore Zoo easily deserves ten million stars since this zoo is the best one I've had the chance to visit. There's a reason this zoo consistently ranks among the top three zoos in all of the world. To appropriately explore the zoo, you probably need two days to see everything and learn about the animals. Appropriately nestled in actual tropical like paradise, you can see lush greens, trees and even their own private reservoir. It truly feels like nature or a jungle there! The zoo is so clean and the attractions are very clearly marked. They have all kinds of primates, reptiles, lions, birds, elephants, giraffes and so much more! Literally name any animal you can think of and there's a 90% chance you'll find it at this zoo. World Famous American creation, finger lickin good KFC is also on site if you are craving some American food. I do suggest the local restaurant in two spots of the zoo. They offer a breakfast and lunch buffet I believe. Too bad we missed both and had to eat KFC. If you're going to this zoo, I highly recommend the River Safari and Night Safari zoos as well. Highly, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

The best part about the Singapore zoo is just how un-zoo-like it feels. Free-roaming monkeys, cageless biodomes with all manner of wildlife that you can see up close without any glass to separate you... The animals that are behind glass all have (typically far) more space than I do at home, so I'm tempted to debate who the true prisoner is. They get regularly fed and don't have to pay rent or wear pants. I'm jealous, I'll admit it. I spent 8 hours on my first trip and never got bored. I recommend planning to see some feeding times, especially snack time for the baboons. You can pay 5 dollars for a plate of banana slices and watch 50 human-like creatures stare hungrily into your soul as you assume the role of a fickle food god, deciding who is worthy of your favour.

Always a great place to bring the kids. Just make sure u bring lots of bug spray. And lots of ice cold water.

the singapore zoo is a lovely, lovely whole-day attraction that I managed to return to just a couple weeks ago. I have old memories of school trips here - but it's just as overwhelming and just as amazing as an adult (and it makes for fantastic photos, too). there's good eating to be had at the zoo too, and not too expensive if you're prepared for it. we had good nasi lemak - fragrant rice cooked with coconut milk, with a slightly dry chicken (though plenty tasty) and very good sweet chilli (really the point of the dish) - and a good, thick rendition of laksa redolent with more coconut milk and tender noodles. surprisingly good food, and a even more surprisingly fantastic visit in all - a definite must visit. (it gets very hot!!, so bring a hat)

What a gorgeous zoo!! I've never been to the San Diego zoo, but this was the most beautifully landscaped zoo I've ever seen. In true Singapore form, I didn't see any trash on the ground or the general human grime created by crowds. The bathroom were the most incredibly designed public toilets I've seen since there was greenery and a pond where the mirrors and wall behind the sinks would go. The designers did a great job of making the animal closures as unobtrusive as possible, so it felt as though you were in a jungle and they could just walk on over to you (they couldn't of course). The animals seemed very well taken care of, and I only felt a pang of sadness for the polar bear in the hot, muggy weather of Singapore. We watched the white tigers get fed, and it was an incredible show - absolutely worth making the time for. There was also a giant tortoise feeding demonstration, which was cool as well, but unsurprisingly a little less spectacular than the tigers. You absolutely must see the no-cage orangutan exhibit - you get to walk in to their open enclosure and watch the pair of orangutans climb through the trees above you. I attended a business presentation in one of the zoo's rooms reserved for corporate visits and such. The tables/seating/projector/sound system worked great and the catering was impressive. I'd book a corporate event here in a heartbeat.

Awesome Zoo! I've been to the Singapore Zoo a few times and can honestly say that each time I go, I experience something unique. I have never been to a zoo that has so many opportunities to directly interact with the animals. For example, I remember being appalled that those little lemur things right when you walk in are not in a cage, they are just free to play in that one tree without restriction....I was tempted to reach up and take one home with me. There are also various shows and feeding times, both of which are listed clearly on the map pamphlets given at the entrance. The shows are pretty cheesy, and the tricks kind of lame, but then again I've never seen a show with so many different animals before and so much crowd participation. The feeding times are also pretty cool, for a small fee (I think S$5) you can feed the giraffes!!, etc. SOOOO AWESOME. Make sure you bring a friend (or a maid....everyone in south east asia seems to have a maid) to take pictures of you. Food options inside the Zoo are limited to KFC and the Zoo Cafeteria. The food in the cafeteria is surprisingly good and reasonably priced (a meal for under $10 in a tourist attraction is unheard of in the the US). However, you can bring in food and drinks if you're super frugal. I mean if you're wealthy enough to have a maid, you should be able to afford to buy lunch there. Obviously, I'm still bitter that I can't hire a maid -___- Anyways, I think the Singapore Zoo is great! Definitely a must-see in Singapore.

The zoo was awe-ite. They definitely provide a lot of interesting info on the animals but the animals still look rather bored out of their mind here. That's not to say that the animals aren't well taken care of, but, animals in general spend 95% of their time sleeping so I didn't get much out of looking at sleepy animals. At times, there are certain areas that stink from "animal smell." The worst was the flamingo section. Don't let soft pink feathers trick you into to thinking they're refreshing to stand around, whew they stunk! My favorite part of the zoo was probably the "Fragile Rain Forest" section where you're in a sort of mini ecosphere of sorts commingling with squirrel bats, mousedeer (or deermouses) a rather bizarre creature I'd never heard of that looks literally like a midget deer with mouse like timidity. Was kind of freaky but neat how it scurried right by me on the path. The bats are rather intimidating hanging within arms like of the observation area like dracula. The tram ride's pretty helpful if you're lazy. All in all, if you're not much of a zoo person, you will not have to worry about major regrets if you do not go there. It is a pretty well laid out zoo but a zoo's a zoo much like how grease is grease. Sure some grease looks better than other grease, but it's still grease. There was a lot of info on the animals but they were often hidden from the tank they were in or enclosure they were in. Nothing too memorable to me other than the mousedeer.

We did a quick walk through the River experience at Singapore Zoo on a wet afternoon. The attraction is well laid out given it was a torrential downpour outside there was adequate cover so we didn't get wet or need umbrellas. You walk through a series of major rivers and the wildlife in each of them with information on conditions, environmental threats etc While I enjoyed all of the river experience some highlights were the pandas - feeding time- the polar bear who was doing a bit of exercise in his/her pool and the manatee pool. Overall would really recommend the River walk and I am going back to look at the main zoo next.

The loveliest zoo I've ever been to. Lush, green, and most environments are open spaces. Most all animals were easy to see and get close to. Felt less like an "animal prison" than most zoos with luscious backgrounds wherever you walk.