Night Safari

This place is defo 5 star worthy, however it fell short in key elements that let it down. The animals there are amazing, I’ve been to many zoos and It’s one of the first times i encounter most of them! Like the hyena and flying fox. This review is broken into 3 parts for each thing that you can do there 1. Creatures of the night show! Its a stage show were animals either fly on stage from behind you in the audience or they come up from behind the curtains, they were really cool, their variety, and the replays on the big screen were a great addition. However i’d give this 4 stars cause the show genuinely seemed like a dora the explorer in real life at times with the tone of the presenter and the amount of times she asked certain questions 😭. I guess its more marketed to kids… Also when entering, they were guiding us to sit on the right crowded side while the middle lane was only full from the right half and the left side was fully empty, not cool; we didn’t listen and got a great seat in the middle. Second, the trails..! were really cool and smartly built, however i would give them about 3 stars as the availability of animals throughout the trails was limited, many of them having gone to sleep already. Imagine walking about a kilometer and seeing decent animals along the way but then not finding the animal you walked the whole path for cz they went to sleep. Now it is fair to note that we reached some trails late at night, about 11 pm, although we did start the trails at 9 pm (the park opens at 7:15, did the 8 pm creatures of the night show and tram ride at 8:25) they were really long, so it would have been helpful if they gave us that information at the start so we selected our favorite trails to do first… Finally, the Tram Ride was defo the coolest, it takes you through the forest habitat by habitat as you visit each animal’s open home. Unlike the creatures of the night that displays a handful of animals, this one truly takes you through a large part of the park, an actual safari experience… an easy 5 out of 5.

This place worth a visit at least once in a lifetime. I, myself — who occasionaly went to Indonesia's forests and camped inside — could quite enjoy this place. Hopefully the maintenance and animal care are as good as I expected. The queue was pretty long but took quiet fast in time. The tram tour was pretty nice also, guided and narrated by the staffs. For foreigners, I think it's better to buy the tickets in advance.

The Singapore Night Safari is a world-class nocturnal adventure that offers a rare, moonlit glimpse into the secret lives of over 900 animals. It is a "must-do" for those seeking a more atmospheric, cooler alternative to a traditional zoo. Why It’s Special The Tram Experience: The guided tram ride is the centerpiece, whisking you through seven geographical zones—from the Himalayan Foothills to the Equatorial Africa—where you can spot elephants, tapirs, and lions just meters away. Hidden Gems on Foot: Don't just stick to the tram! Walking trails like the Leopard Trail or the Tasmanian Devil Trail offer the best vantage points to see active predators and elusive creatures like the Sunda pangolin. The Atmosphere: The lighting is expertly designed to mimic moonlight, ensuring the animals remain active while creating a mysterious, jungle-like ambiance.

It was a brand-new experience for me, even though I’ve been there a few times before. This time, I had a spontaneous outing with my boy to the Night Safari. We both truly enjoyed it and spent a joyful evening together. Recommended route: Enter around 7:20 PM, and immediately book the 7:30 PM animal show by scanning the QR code outside the theatre. After the show, go for the walking trail first to avoid the large crowds waiting for the tram ride. You’ll get to enjoy a peaceful walk through the trail. Once you finish the walk, hop on the tram ride by then, there’s usually no queue. Tram ride will end with Chawang the Bull Elephant. After the tram ride, it’s just the right time to head home. With this route, we didn’t have to wait for any of the activities, everything flowed smoothly! Bonus tip: Check the tiger feeding or release time, a zookeeper will be there for a short Q&A session where you can ask anything about Suri the Tiger. 🐅 This is a Friday night experience.

Visited the Night Safari in Singapore and it was a unique experience! Seeing nocturnal animals in a natural, open environment at night felt very different from a regular zoo. The tram ride was the highlight and gave a close view of animals like deer, elephants, and other wildlife. The walking trails were peaceful but some animals were hard to spot in the dim lighting. It can get crowded and waiting times for the tram may be long, so going early helps. Overall, it’s worth visiting at least once for the atmosphere and something truly different.

Sarah was an exceptional guide during our Night Safari experience at Mandai. Her observation skills were incredible — she has an amazing eye for spotting animals that we would never have noticed on our own. Her sense of direction was also impressive, and the entire tour felt very smooth and well-paced. The experience lasted over four hours, yet Sarah remained patient, enthusiastic, and attentive throughout. She explained animal behaviors, habitats, and conservation knowledge in a clear and engaging way, always happy to answer questions without any sign of fatigue. Her passion, professionalism, and deep knowledge truly made this Night Safari a memorable and unforgettable experience for us. Thank you, Sarah, for such a wonderful evening.

The night Safari was a very cool experience and a unique way to visit nocturnal animal exhibitions at the zoo. I haven’t seen anything like it before. The tram ride was a really cool experience and a great way to end our day at Mandai wildlife and give our feet some rest. I was impressed at how well we could see the animals inside their enclosures at night. Would highly recommend night Safari for anyone visiting Singapore.

Had a lovely experience at the Night Safari! The amphitheatre show was amazing as it featured different animals and shared more about Mandai’s conservation efforts. The show also had a host who engaged the crowd well and acted as a wildlife photographer. There was a fire show which lit up the atmosphere, and the tram was a comprehensive tour around the nocturnal animals. Would highly recommend visiting!

The first time I've ever stalked animals at night. I'm not usually a zoo fan, despite having been to many around the world. But this one truly had me intrigued. It doesn't open until 7 pm and I believe closes around midnight. They have installed special lighting that gives humans and the nocturnal animals the illusion of a full moon. Being able to see an entirely different group of animals you normally don't get to see to in life or other zoos. First stop I took a tram ride that followed a certain route. The driver pointed out various animals and their night time activities. It takes about 30 minutes. The jumped off and started on one of several well marked paths. Walking the well paved and wide paths through heavily trees areas. And popping out to animals that were eating or playing in the moonlight. Lions that were on the prowl out of the hot sun. Anteaters searching anthills for a snack. And even the chance to feed a rhinoceros. It was amazing how active the animals were in the early evening. Paths were well marked with the different trail names and the animals along the way. The entrance area had shops and a few restaurants. The animal parks offer a free shuttle to the nearest MRT station. Use it, it's not that close to walk to in the dark. Last one runs 11:45 pm. The all 4 park entrance ticket can be purchased online. It can easily be. And there are several places available for meals and/or snacks. The parks are a ways out there.

Night Safari was recommended by my Singaporean friend and my boyfriend and I enjoyed it a lot! We found the experience very unique since we have never been to a zoo in the dark! After we arrived, we got onto the Safari to see the animals. The Safari ride was very slow so you would definitely have enough time to take pictures if you would like to. I wanted to enjoy the experience so I didn't take any pictures myself. The ride was a lot longer than I expected. I didn't really check the time but I think it was probably around 30min long? We got to see a lot of animals while we were on the Safari but some of them were a little hard to spot since it was dark. After the Safari tour, we also walked on the different trails. They had 4 trails and we went to all of them. It was a bit confusing to find some of the trails at the beginning but we later realized they were all connected. I think a map at the entrance would've been helpful! It was a bit hot and humid but that's just the weather of Singapore. The night Safari is quite far from the rest of the popular attractions in Singapore and it takes around 45min-1 hour to get there from city center if you're taking public transportation. You can take the train to Khatib and they have a shuttle that goes to the night Safari directly for 1SGD. If you have extra time in Singapore, definitely check it out!

(4) ~ very unique experience that everyone should try once. You can do the Tram as well as the walking paths. Guaranteed to see rare animals on both. ** HINT: The best Tram seats are on the Right Side & Towards the Front;) BONUS: You can have your picture taken to memorialize the occasion too:)

Never in my life would I think a Night Safari is a thing, but how absolutely brilliant! I was not expecting so many animals to be awake. The tram at this location took us to see various animals and basically all of them were awake and/or visible. I was also able to see a lot of animals that I never knew existed. You're quite close to the animals, and you can even walk some trails to get closer. This is a very cool experience, everyone has to try this at least once!

We visited the Night Safari 20+ years ago and came back with our daughters. We avoided the train, but walked the four trails. After a slow start we reallygot into it. Plenty of animals we hadn't seen move look Westwood here and even plenty of animals we had never seen before. In the dark this is just a very special experience.

Wonderful experience at the night safari in Singapore. I paid about $49.50sgd and $10sgd to feed the rhino. I got there about 645pm via cab since I couldn't book anything on grab. Even though it was a week day, Tuesday night, I would recommend to leave early since there is usually traffic around that time. I purchased tickets online for convenience but you can buy in person as well. Be prepared to walk in the dark and bring spray for bugs along with water. You are able to take a ride on the tram if you prefer not to walk. They offer for drinks and food for purchase that's open until midnight when the night attraction ends. Okay let's talk about the rhino experience I just can't believe how awesome this was. You get a cup of carrots for feeding and the zoo keepers were so nice to video and take pictures while feeding. If you are in Singapore stop by for an epic experience.

So much to see, where to begin.. bring a refillable water bottles, it gets hot & sticky, even though it's at night. I would recommend, going on the trails first, there's so much to see, that you miss if you just take the tram. The most amazing thing we saw, was the lions getting fed & then all 7 of them roaring for about 4 minutes! It was so delightful. Also, we saw the white rhinoceros being fed & the tiger.

Honestly, I was disappointed. I have heard about this being some awesome unique amazing event. Perhaps my expectations were too high. I attended the night creatures show which was cool but two of the animals never did their trick or showed their talent. I get it, animals get a vote, but the trainers just couldn't get it done. Then the ~40 minute tram ride. It was a neat idea. But most of the animals just laid around like they do during the day. Only parts of the exhibits were lite up so in some cases the trains automated narration would call of animals I never even saw. Because the Corona virus is going around the park was actually pretty empty which was nice. If you have the chance do this. Maybe the animals will be more active for you. I did the 9:15 time slot. I'm glad I crossed it off my list, but I won't go back.

I had the best time at the Night Safari even with a 9:15pm entrance on a Saturday night. I arrived to the premise around 8:30pm, but I like that the times are staggered for crowd control. To kill time, there's a food court with different cuisines. I opted for overpriced Indian food, but it was so hot that I ate just to eat. Right upon entering at 9:15pm, I dashed to the tram tour that lasted under an hour. Lots of animals were in hiding, but few were out and about. After the tour, I walked the different trails. One of my favorite parts was stumbling upon feeding time. A zookeeper had a bucket of cut fruits and as he tossed them around the area, many of the animals came out from hiding. At the moment, I can't recall which type of animal. I just remembered that the animals looked happy chomping away. My other favorite part about the safari was the live animal show. The animals (not sure what kind,) performed various tricks. After the show, you can take a photo with the animals! Well, the zookeeper holds the animal and is also in the picture with you. The night safari is suitable for all audiences ranging from kids to adults to elders. Exploring the safari makes for a great date night idea!

We had tickets to the Night Safari for Friday night at 9:30pm, but our dinner went longer than expected so we didn't get here until 10:30pm. Also, it takes a long time to get here from downtown - you take a subway to a stop far north, then have to find a very poorly designated spot for a shuttle to take you the rest of the way. Also important to note - the zoo closes at midnight, as does the public transportation. If you don't drive you're stuck taking a cab, which cost us about $20 usd to get back downtown. Not too bad all things considered, and there were several taxis waiting by the exit. I was kind of bummed we got only about an hour and a half to explore, but we made the most of it. Since it was so late the park was mostly empty so we didn't run into the crowds other people talked about. Our local friend advised us to skip the show, so we jumped on the tram instead. It was a short tour around the zoo, but we saw some amazing sights from rhinos to elephants to a tiger. Some of the animals are free roaming and were feeding right next to the tram which was a nice surprise. Afterwards we tried to see as much of the zoo as possible on foot, which is a bit tiring since it's very hilly and very dark. Still, it's pretty incredible to see a zoo where most of the animals aren't asleep! Experiences like a prowling jaguar stalking right toward you, hearing a lion roar from across the zoo, and seeing a stealthy crocodile swim right near your feet are all pretty unique. The zoo's kind of a maze, but it seems the employees here have an efficient system for making sure everyone gets out safely when time's up at midnight. They can't exactly turn on the lights or make loud announcements but we got out with no issue. The commute is a pain, and you have to balance fighting crowds with limited time before time's up. It's still a must visit for any zoo enthusiast or animal lover.

Night Safari used to be a five star experience for me. However, this time, it definitely lost lustre. Night Safari is the world's first night zoo. The park uses special lighting for visitors to enjoy nocturnal behaviours of animals around the world. My family and I have bookmarked it as a "Must-Do" every time we come. We bought a 4 ParkHopper Pass to see all the wildlife themed parks in Singapore for a great price of S$83 per adult. This includes all the tram rides. I noticed that I had to book an entry time for Night Safari which surprised me. I chose the 7:15 pm entry. The park closes at 12:30 am after midnight. When we arrived, the crowds were so thick that we were pushed body to body. The 7:15 pm group was herded to the Creatures of the Night show which I remembered to be rather stunning and interesting in the past, but sitting with shoulders, hips and legs touching your neighbour in a crowded amphitheater diminished our experience of the show this time. We exited quickly because we knew that there was going to be a mad rush for the tram ride after the show ended. We left our seats after the otter recycling. Even so, we were not the only ones. We continued to wait for more than half an hour to get on a tram ride. The ride was probably the best part of the evening. We got to see the tapirs really close. We didn't get to hear the tigers roar. We saw a lot of deer. Usually, we made time to walk through the trails, but the thickness of the crowds on this June (peak time because of school holidays), we decided to go home. I do not envy the park staff who have the unfortunate job of managing loud and pushy visitors.

First thing: BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE. dont buy them at the zoo itself, because you are only allowed in based on your slotted time and the lines are SO LONG. We arrived at 7:00 pm and waited until 9 to get in for the 9:15 slot... time was killed watching the fire dancers and wondering through gift stores and these people start lining up at like 8:30 pm to get in for the 9:15.. so people dont play here. ALSO.. this place is super far from Changi and center city.. it is at least 30 mins to an hour to get out here depending if you bus, train, etc. It is quite a trek out here even for people like myself who have been to Singapore often enough to call it a distant home. Second: hydrate before you go- singapore is humid and hot, and you'll dehydrate anywhere you go in Singapore if you dont bring adequate water but the good thing is that there's free water filling stations around, so make sure you are doing that Third: if you were hoping for pics, forget it. It's nocturnal and the only pics you'll get is the animal show. The animal show is not bad and you'll see their alright length python, binturong, river otters, fishing cat, hyena, owls, and couple of others. I thought the show was alright- if you have time, worth sitting and getting pics with the animals, other wise you:re better off on the tram ride and walking the trails The Tram- alright the lines are so long that most of your time will be eaten up with the waiting in line and then the fairly long ride. I thought the tram ride was satisfying for the time I waited for my 9:15 slot and the 30 min waiting time to get on my tram. You definitely get to see creatures in open air and a lot of them roaming freely (deer, tapir, and some others) that you wont get to see in other zoos bc they are nocturnal. I thought the tigers and lions were HUGE compared to other zoos where I thought the creatures were smaller than i expected. IT is night time so it will be cooling- avoid talking loudly and NO FLASH during the night- you will get dinged for this at the show and at the tram so dont be that person. Trails- we were so tired from waiting in line and trekking across Singapore to get here that we didn:t do any trails. So come early, book online, and be prepared for the long long trek across the country if you are based in Changgi Airport.

Although I appreciate the so-called efforts of "bringing animal awareness" to the people, this tour is so commercialized, was a little depressing. Animals are kept awake w low lighting until 10 pm... no flash photos ( something good) I do believe the animals are cared for tho... location area has dense foliage to protect most animals from the heat.

Night safari had cool animals but you only got to see about half of them. They are incredibly mindful and respectful towards the animals so you literally feel like you are actually going on a safari in the night-time. The whole zoo is entirely dark and they only have a few lights per enclosure with extremely dim light so if the animals aren't out in that particular spot you'll miss them. Although a lot of recommendations online tell you not to do all three Zoo activities in one day, I believe pretty much everyone does. The night safari has a horrendous wait. The entrance line to get in, the tram line, and the show line felt like a war or zombie invasion. People are incredibly aggressive and obviously all want to be in front and get in. I think the show is the best part, everything else besides the waits require extreme patience & acceptance to disappointment in case you don't get to see half the animals I did this under 2 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.

The Safari was truly the best experience ever! I was quite impressed by the way they have managed the place to make sure that we got the best view of all the animals. We took the tram (not the trail) as we were pretty tired by the end of the day. The only reason why I can't give this place a 5 star review is because of dinner. It was so disgusting. The quality of food was poor, the place was sweaty like hell, and it was outrageously expensive-$30 per person. Not worth it at all.

Had such an amazing time on the night safari tonight! I'm sure most people give lower ratings because of the long lines, which there definitely were some very long lines to wait in to get on the tram....but the experience was awesome. We got to see some animals that only come out at night, which you never get to see in a regular zoo. There were tigers walking around, deer roaming free (which were right next to the tram, maybe a foot or two away at some point), wolves howling, and many more amazing things to see. The lines are long, but don't let that stop you from coming here. It was worth the wait!

So night safari sounds super cool right? Too bad it rains everyday in Singapore more like Singa-pour and the animals seal shelter just as we do. Unfortunate experience for us really. It's expensive a meal for one is $25 tickets are $65. The trolley takes you around the main strip and you can see all sorts of animals: hippos, elephants, deer, zebras, hyenas, all sorts of pigs etc. Cool to see but it's dark you can't get any pics of them and you kind feel sad that they're kept enclosed by electrocuted fences. I wondered how they could have a lion across from a zebra without anything happening. The zoo is really open so the animals don't appear to be "caged" which is a really cool view but I'm sure we would have enjoyed it without the rain. Our tour guide said it would take an hour to walk the 4 walking trails to see a closer look of the animals and it took us roughly 35 min. There just wasn't anything to look at. Fortunately we found a tiger laying right on the glass-- easily the coolest thing we saw. THey shirts for $20 are a rip off. Go to the market they're 5 for $10. Just don't buy anything here. The food selection is scarce. Like they force you to eat at their $30 a meal restaurants. Or you're stuck eating finger foods that were pre made hours ago for $15. Hmmm. You win there safari! I actually saw a Beer Jug for $50!!!!!! Insane. Must be fun if you have kids maybe. Idk. Skip it as an adult.

I absolutely loved my experience at the Night Safari. The timing worked out so that when I entered the zoo a live show was about to start so I went there first. The live show was great. Our announcer (I don't remember his name, but it was 9:30pm on a Wednesday) was amazing. He was very funny and friendly. After the show I went on the tram to see all of the nocturnal animals. The narrations were nice, albeit a bit too quiet to hear. My tram did break about ¾ of the way through the ride so we had to wait for about five minutes for someone to come and tow us back. It's too bad that I wasn't able to hear about the rest of the animals but even without the narration at the end the experience was great.

Coming here on New Year's Day = not the greatest idea. Not sure how the crowd and lines are for normal days/non-holidays, but coming here was an absolute zoo (pun intended). Doors open at 730pm, and tickets are available for advance purchase online or at the visitor's centers. My friends and I had brought our tickets beforehand at a visitor center and decided to arrive here early to beat the crowd. Sadly, that wasn't the case. The wait to pick up our physical ticket was over an hour long, with only 1 person working the counter for ticket pick up. After picking up our physical tickets, it was another hour wait to get in the attraction. Once in the attraction, it was starting to get late (boarded the tram at 10pm), so my friends and I opted to just go for a ride vs getting on and off to explore the walking trails. Overall, it was a pretty interesting experience to see the animals at night. Not a whole lot of pictures could be taken with a cellphone or camera since flash photography was forbidden. Fortunately, we were able to see most of the animals that were awake and it was pretty cool to see the lions and such up close. As for bugs, there weren't too many but I did spray bug repellent on prior to boarding the tram. The ride itself is roughly half hour long and it's a pretty smooth one. In summary, if you are a fan of animals and want to see them at night, this would be a good attraction to visit. However, it is a bit overrated in the experience so I would recommend checking out the zoo instead during the day to avoid all the madness at night. In addition, it's much easier to get here by taxi vs MRT.

Make sure to wear insect repellent; I felt like I was getting bitten the entire night. I also recommend spending at least a couple of hours since the tram tour takes 45-minutes and that didn't include the wait time. There were also 4 different self-guided walking paths that will take you to different parts of the zoo. Although it was a little disappointing since I was expecting a lot more animals. There were a lot of deers and lemurs. Lastly, it was difficult to take pictures with an iPhone since they do not allow flash photography (no disturbing the animals). [TIP] I repeat, NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

This is a very cool concept, and I came into the safari with admittedly high expectations. I felt that the show was overrated as it mainly consisted of a trainer walking around for thirty seconds with the animal on their shoulder. It was hard to get a good look of the animals given the size of the auditorium, and I felt the time given to look at the animals was much to short. After finishing the show, we embarked on the tram. As it is a night safari, it is decently hard to see the animals. While there are some lights to try to make the viewing experience better for visitors, they are dim, which is to be expected given the time of day. We saw a lot of animals like tigers and giraffes, animals that are much more active during the day. Given that it's night time, a lot of these animals were either not moving, or sleeping. Overall, it was a cool experience, but I wouldn't do it again. If you only have a few days in the city, there are other things to do that is much better value for your time. At around 40 sgd, it's also not cheap.

This will be a combined review of both the safari and the restaurant buffet. We purchased a package with the buffet and priority tram boarding which seemed like a good deal. Service The dinner was a buffet so self service including beverages. The server did occasionally pick up dirty plates, but many did stack up on the table over time. After dinner we were fairly quickly ushered past the lines onto our tram which was great. The commentary on the tram was pre recorded which was ok, but I was expecting more customized commentary from the guide. Also, the tram didn't even come to a complete stop at many key animal enclosures including the male elephant which is one of the zoo's main highlights. This resulted in blurred photos due to tram movement. Ambiance Well, they decided to design an open air buffet in a humid climate at a zoo. So... low points for ambiance. There were fans, but it was humid and uncomfortable during the meal. Bugs were buzzing around. Also various zoo aromas often wafted in. An enclosed air conditioned environment would have been much preferred. The tram ride was about 40 minutes through the park. There were several animal exhibits to see, but often the tram didn't stop so photos were blurred due to movement at night. Overall it was fairly peaceful and relaxing. Definitely try to get the priority tram boarding as otherwise lines were long. The fire show after the tram ride was quite good and one of the highlights of the experience. Food There was a somewhat varied selection of western and eastern options, but the quality overall was low. Some of the items advertised as chicken on a skewer appeared gray in color. Not normal for chicken. The tandoori was probably the best. Normal appearing chicken breast meat. The ice creams were poorly frozen and were melty immediately after scooping them. Many items were uncovered which seemed odd in an open air buffet. Beverage options were severely limited. Water or hot tea or coffee. No soda fountain or other cold drinks. Juju This was overall a unique experience to see the animals at night which one doesn't get the chance to at other zoos. The tram was cool - definitely go for the priority boarding package. The buffet was quite disappointing - avoid it as it's underwhelming to say the least and frankly a bit gross in some respects.

It's sad to only give this place only 2 stars. However, I don't think it's worth a trip to go all the way out here. You spend a lot of time in lines. We came here part of a packaged tour. The tour guide told us that the best plan to make use of our time after the Singapore Zoo next door was to have dinner inside the Night Safari park once they open the doors. We were then to line up for their earliest tram. It was a good tip, because everybody lines up way ahead of time. The tram ride was disappointing. It takes about 45 minutes. It's dark, so you can't really see much. There's no fence between you and the animals, which I guess is a good thing if you want to see the animals with no barriers. But I started imagining the tigers were going to leave their exhibit to come after us as a meal and there would be no fence between us. Yea...by that time, I couldn't wait for the tram ride to be over. Afterwards, there's an animal show, but we opted to call it a day and leave, since we had to line up for it as well. The whole park is a bit overrated. Definitely not worth a trip, unless you have very young kids who would love the experience of seeing so many animals.

I went back and forth on this. It's recommended by a few places, even shows up in some suggested itineraries in travel guides, but in the end, I feel like it fell short. To start, it's not easy to get to - several bus transfers and a long ride. It's worth looking in to how to get here (which I really didn't) and booking a ticket on a non-stop bus from downtown (if that's where you're staying). Once there, you can buy your way home on a non-stop bus, which will cost a few SGD more than the public buses, but is much faster. Once inside, there's a "Creatures of the Night" show, which I skipped, and a tram ride, which I skipped, with the idea being that the tram only shows part of the zoo, while the walking trails cover all of it. So I started my walk...and the first few stops...were animal no shows. I know the zoo can't control this, but I was really steeling myself for this to be a bust...but it got better. However...while it's cool to see the animals at night...I can't help but think it would be even better to see them during the day. You know...when you can see them better. Maybe all of these animals are nocturnal, but I sure don't think so. And even then, some were still sleeping. So, yes, I saw them, but I didn't see them doing anything. As others have pointed out, the exhibits are largely completely open air, which is cool, and there are a lot of animals that I don't feel like I would see at a zoo in the US. However, I made the mistake of doing this the first full day I was in Singapore, after flying in from the US and being active most of the day. I needed a nap pretty bad by the time I got here, which might have made me less patient. I think if I had it to do over again, I'd visit the zoo during the day...or...maybe skip entirely.

Well, as I was perusing the brochure on Singapore that my travel agent gave me my eyes settled on the Night Safari. I'm not really sure why I picked it considering I generally don't go on tours (unless there are logistical problems getting to the place) but this one caught my interest, so I decided to book it. Basically it is a trip of the Singapore Zoo at night and it is a section of the zoo that has been set aside for noturnal animals. You can walk through the zoo on foot, or you can catch one of the trams, which is why the tour helps because you will end up standing in that line for ages otherwise. The tour wasn't bad but the safari itself was pretty cool. They even finished off the night with an animal show (though the show only takes 15 minutes).

My friend Jenny and I loved the night safari! It's Disneyland meets Jurassic Park meets a very cool nighttime zoo experience. We figured out how to take the Singapore buses to get to the night safari. We wore dress to avoid the mosquitos but, per usual in Singapore, the weather was hot! Before we visited all the animals, we saw a very neat fire show - I highly recommend checking it out. Then we spent much of the evening both walking and riding the trolley to check out all the animals. We joked that we hoped these same animals did not have to "work" during the day at the zoo - but I expect it'd be a pain to move all the animals back and forth! I doubt there are many places in the world where you can go on a night safari where the animals are prepared to be best viewed at night. It's a little bit of a cheesy experience (as all zoos are) but I'd still highly recommend it!

Amazing. Awesome. Outstanding. A very unique experience that you have to do if you go to Singapore. Did the tram which was awesome. The announcer is kind of lame and monotonous, but the sights are great. All the animals are active and super close to you as you ride by. Also did the Creatures of the Night show, which is also awesome. Very funny and enjoyable. There was also some kind of fire dancing show going on in the main area with the shops and stuff that was great to watch for a bit too. This is a must do. Period.

Singapore's Night Safari was one of the highlights from my trip. I've been to many other zoos (during the daytime) where the animals are essentially sleeping and inactive. Not so with this safari! The boars, hyenas, lions, civets, and many others were so entertaining to watch in action. They seem they can get so close to you too! A bat was eating a banana four feet from my face. Those caged sections take courage to venture into but are certainly worth it. The park is balanced well with a vehicle guided portion and walking self-guided part. We went during the week (highly recommended) and was able to complete it in under two hours. The hardest part is getting out there (as it's not very close to the city), but overall certainly worth planning to do.

This was a good experience for us to be seated in a train and driven thru the park and experience animals up close and in a pseudo-natural setting. They have many different animals here and is a good way to experience the zoo for folks who dont want to or dont have the time to see the Zoo. The shows at the Night Safari are good too!

We went on the Jungle Cruise inthe afternoon and the Night Safari in the evening. Night Safari is awesome, and the sights and animals are wonderful.

It was ok but I had much higher expectations. While I found it fun walking in the dark surrounded by the sounds and sights of animals in the natural surroundings, I found the overall experience to be ok but nothing I'd care to do again. I recommend that you start off walking and using the tram later on after the initial lines subside. There's a "Creatures of the Night" Show which is rather cheesy but I did find the otters recycling cans skit kind of cute. I had issues with the different walks because the animals were often hiding in and out of view or were uninteresting when in view. Of all the creatures, the hyenas were most interesting. They were the only aniamls that seem to be aware of my presence and seemed to have an intelligent look about them as if they were planning on how they could escape the safari and eat all of us human beings. When you get on the tram, it's a bit useful in getting oriented on the size of the Night Safari and where everything is. Was disappointed with the Outback Trail because the suspension bridge was closed off. I did notice that towards the end of the safari (after 10:30pm) the animals seemed more animated. Tips: Walk about the park first, take tram later. Avoid the show unless you're tired and just want no brainer activity. Be prepared for a couple of stenchy moments as the area around the flamingo stinks pretty badly.

I've been to zoos during the day so hearing of the Night Safari definitely made a mark on my calendar. Taking from the word "Night", this sanctuary is definitely for the nocturnal animal species-pedator and pray alike. We decided to get the ticket with a tram access, which happened to be a smart move when we saw what we were dealing with. The safari does not enclose the animals in cage-like barriers. There are slim to none barriers so tour guides make it a point to provide us some pointers on how to go about within the sanctuary. It also includes no flash photography. So if you are looking to immortalize your experience on film, just bring a cam corder that has a night mode and has a function to turn off that red dot that signals that you're recording. When riding the tram, we have an option to alight at whatever stop we want to further explore the area on foot. But if you're a bit sketchy about, staying n the tram may not be a good idea. I find this experience absolutely exciting mainly because all the action happens at night. And if you want to get the most out of it, enjoy the show exhibiting some of the nocturnal animals that appeals you-starting with the gray wolf.

The Zoo in the dark? Yes, Yes And Yes! It was as though I was transported into the movie Jurassic Park. Riding along in the tram I knew I was safe but at the same time I kept thinking where is the lion can he reach me if he decides he wants a little snack. Absolutely wonderful a must visit place. The tram ride is the best part of the experience. The show creatures of the Night was just so so, but perfect for children.

Most unique experience ever! It was really great being able to see all the animals active (although nearing 12 a lot of them were starting to sleep). Just a few suggestions before heading into here. TIPS: - Bring Mosquito repellant - I have 4 bites on my legs from walking all around. - Buy your ticket ONLINE - I got mine for 24 USD. - Unless you have a really nice camera I wouldn't bother taking pictures on the tram. It's just black on black cause it's so dark. Even when you're walking around it's quite difficult to get good photos. - Eat before coming - food is pricey here as is any amusement park. They also don't check your bags so you can bring your own snack in. So the night safari is around the Singapore Zoo and opens at 7:00pm. I would recommend taking the tram the first time around and then doing the walking trails (there's 4 of them). There's several animals you can see better on the tram instead of on the path. (ex: Lions). There's a couple of shows as well - Creatures of the Night and a fire performance. Both run about 3 times a day so make sure you catch both of them! My favorite exhibits were the bats. You get to walk through an enclosed area with bats flying all around! They stick bananas and oranges around the walkway so you can get an even better close up view of them!

I brought my 2 friends from Amsterdam to the Night Safari as I've heard excellent reviews about it, and we were not let down. The mystery and novelty of a night zoo is the most impressive factor. Live commentary is provided on board the tram, which took us through the zoo to see animals natively found in Himalayan foothills to wild Equitorial Africa. The "Creatures of the Night' show is kid-friendly, with the zoo warden cracking a few jokes here and there. Get to see hyenas, raccoons, wolves and more nocturnal animals perform tricks. Note: Last admission is at 11pm. Admission + Tram: Adult (S$32.00) Child (3 to 12 years old) S$21.00

Not bad. Didn't have a lot of mosquitoes as expected. However the only animals that i took is humans because we are not allow to use Flashlight at all and is pitch dark.

A bit pricy but entertaining way to spend the night either with your significant other, family/kids, or by yourself! For the admission of $42SGD ($29.20) you can hop on a tram ride, see 2 different shows (a fire show and a hosted nocturnal animal show), and check out the self-guided trails. My only complaint (this is just me being picky - but for the sake of safety & animal welfare I completely understand why it is located where it is at) is the location; the zoo is about 30 minutes driving time (tip - take Uber) from Katong/Marine Parade area. Just beware that this is a popular tourist attraction, so you might want to get in earlier before the crowd does.

Able to see a lot of nocturnal animals you won't get to see in normal zoo. Lions, tigers, hyenas were the highlights. Tram guides give good descriptions. Exciting to see these creatures so close but a little sad that they're in an enclosure.

Everything went pretty well, but as you know, you have only one chance for first impression. The lady at ticket desk with name Nurhudaya just imagine that she is a queen of the world and can change all the rules whenever she wants, but in fact her job just a customer service. I don't know why she moved all of us in the line, we've been first and after her manipulation we stayed at least sixth floor n the line. Only because she thought she is goddess here. People like her never should work in customer service. Rude of staff is the worst thing what could happens in such popular place. All the rest excellent.

Interesting concept. Got to see different animals on a tram ride through different sections of the park. They all seemed really chill and grubbing on their greens. I wonder how they all stay so calm with people near by. Good for the kids and adults.

Sick of the heat and humidity? Then come to the night safari, ride the open safari tour train and feel the cool, refreshing tropical breeze as the train glides through the tropical rainforest. The safari is next to Singapore Zoo and is open at night. There are usually long ticket queues and the zoo-goers with safari tickets come here when the zoo is closed and the nigh safari is about to open - so I would recommend getting here early to avoid the crowds. At the entrance there is a show with men dressed in tribal outfits doing a fire show - very cool and gets you in a mood ready for a safari experience. The safari itself is a huge rainforest with lots of exotic nocturnal animals and some not so nocturnal animals which which will be asleep. There are 2 options for seeing the safari - 1) the open safari tour train complete with a guide; and 2) walking around the grounds exploring for yourself. I recommend the safari train - the rainforest is so big that it will be difficult to see everything by walking. The train has stops throughout so people can get off and explore through the walking tracks, and then head back to the train stop to get on the next train. The toilets are the best I've ever been to! They have the wooden safari theme, are outdoors and have lush oversized green leaves from the rainforest hanging in. A one of a kind experience, a must do in Singapore.

Stumbling in the squawking, humid darkness you come across a clearing -- the pool of moonlight gives a herd of barking deer and bharals an eerie glow, just a meter or two away. You snap a quick picture and retreat, but the mother deer still eye you warily as they stand by their young. The moment was so magical that you have to catch your breath, so you take the tram to the Zebra cafe and have a hot dog. Then it's right back into the jungle, with proverbial machete in hand. But what's this? The only way forward is through a fruit bat tropical forest. You turn your collar up against your neck, even though these are fruit bats you can't shake the association with Dracula. You power walk as fast as possible with eyes on the ground, but a fruit bat flies right by to land on a mango. You could touch its cute furry back and wide wings, but don't. Because that's not cool. He only came by to eat his fruit, not deal with silly humans. But ah, he's so cute. Now, the striped hyenas are something else entirely. They move swiftly and make eye contact, and maintain that eye contact awkwardly long. Suddenly the dark boulder INCHES to your right turns its head to you. This gargantuan hyena gives you a toothy grin. Tripping backwards over the foliage, you offer thanks to the invisible glass that the Singapore Zoo put up around these gorgeous beasts. A flying squirrel nearly hits your head in the mangroves. Oh, no big deal or anything, just another part of the safari. Turning a corner, the night is utterly silent, dark, and sweltering warm. If not for the smell, you would have walked right into an elephant's butt. Three gigantic elephants calmly shake the earth with each gentle step. You don't bother taking a picture, because nothing can replicate the awe of walking in on a family of elephants when they're going about their business. But you do take a picture of the majestic tiger posing perfectly for you. You promptly think, "This shot will look great on Yelp. Finally I upload something other than food." Too tired to walk, you board the guided tour tram and think to yourself, "Wow, where else in the world can I experience something like this?" The noxious tram fumes and the tour guide's horribly inaccurate scientific facts rip you from your reverie. Did she seriously say, "The Indian Wolves have very special stomachs so they can eat anything. They have acid in their stomachs." Ummmm, so do humans and cows and like every animal...but okay. The fumes continue to irritate your nose and the annoying other tourists are talking about their indigestion. You mentally deduct one star off your yelp review. Yes, this safari was amazing and didn't cost thousands of dollars like a real one, but many things throughout the night will remind you of that fact. Honestly though, the hundreds and hundreds of animals you saw in 2 hours is probably more than you'd see on a real safari. You smile smugly that night in your lux pool-side hotel room back in downtown. In the morning, the corners of that smile fall when you hear little kids screaming and laughing in the pool. You can't help but wish to have been woken by the snort of the red river hog you saw last night, or the clipping step of that Himalayan Tahr that almost spit on you.

Really awesome excursion! The animals are very very close in proximity to the tram. Plenty of wild animals to be in awe of, such as lions, tigers, leopards, rhinos, giraffes and more. They were out in the open air roaming and chilling, a little disheartening but also super cool. There were the animals that are commonly seen at the zoo like flocks of flamingos, bears, elephants etc...but there were also plenty of animals that I've never seen or heard of, like multi color wild boars and rat looking deer, etc. Wish we could take pictures, but it was too dark and no flash photography allowed. Such a great experience to visit late into the night. Very family friendly and date friendly. We loved it!

Stopped by here with friends during our trip. Came on a Friday. They let in people in waves (7:15, 8:15, 9:15, 10:15). We took the tram around the park which took about 30-40 min. It showed us some exhibitions, not all the animals. Afteards we walked on the trails to see the animals the tram didn't take us too. It was pretty cool seeing the zoo at night. There are 3 trails having a main focus for each. Can take 30-40 minutes to walk the whole thing. Recommend to see if a tourist

The worst safari we've ever been. The endless line is their theme. Oversold is their business model. After one-hour disastrous entrance, we had to wait another hour to see the show because of its lousy limited capacity. It took us 3 hours waiting only for a tram ride in this nightmare adventure.

We went to night safari on a Saturday evening. We had read about how crowded this place gets and it was absolutely true during our visit as well. We did not purchase the tickets online, so it took us about 30 minutes to purchase tickets on site. We missed the show at the entrance. It's about 15 minutes and takes place at top of the hour every hour. Tram was a good experience, we got to see the animals, but the line to get on the tram was extremely long. Also, be sure to check the weather when you plan your visit. As the creatures of the night show gets canceled in the event of a wet weather as it takes place in the open amphitheater. Unfortunately, we were unable to see this as it was canceled because of the rains.

It's zoooooooooooo time!!! I'm a night time person and I often like to do nighttime actives... The city never sleeps... Abelle doesn't sleep either lol While i was visiting Singapore i was hoping to do some out of the ordinary fun time actives that were fun and interesting....I found out this zoo opens at seven pm and close at midnight... I have never been to a zoo that opens this late and close this late...a must! The area is clean... Lots of cool animals... There are cute statutes of animals as well... I suggest ridding the zoo train... Takes you around the whole zoo you won't miss a thing... When I came here I made a mistake by not taking the train... There is a huge line.. But the wait is not bad... About ten mins each train ...and there's about multiple trains stoping for pickup... There are food stands but closed lol...I went inside the bat cage...where you get to walk thought the bat cage and all different types of bats fly all over you for about five minutes.. It scared the shit out of me... After strolling around the zoo I took the train...and it was the best part...animals were everywhere and there was a conductor announcing all types of Stuff to notified you what's going on and what to see ...even teach you a feel things or two... At the end of the tour... I saw two elephants waving good bye and going some awesome tricks... It was something I never seen before... The elephants Iv seen in everyday zoo just sit there or walks around ,or just stand there... It's was defiantly the best part about this zoo.. Ps: I suggest you grab a map if you want to walk around if not take the train...it makes certain stops!

This is a MUST if you visit Singapore...I mean, where else will you get to experience a zoo at night? Zoo opens at 7:30 PM. We were staying at a hotel closer to Orchard Street and took the MRT and bus to get here. Overall, the commute to get here was about 40 minutes so we arrived at the zoo closer to 9 PM. The place was busy when we arrived so I am thankful we bought the tickets online a few days prior. I suggest doing the same since we all basically walked in while everyone else was in line to buy their tickets. I was able to show the tickets on my smart phone and they scanned it off my phone. Each ticket purchased also allows you access to their tram. I highly recommend going on the tram since they tour you around the zoo and point out all the different kinds of animals. I enjoyed this since walking around a dark zoo at night and hearing different noises was a bit scary. If you feel like walking around the zoo, you have free reign to walk down whichever designated path you choose. There is also a bat cage you can walk through if you feel brave enough. I, along with the company I was with, were a bit jet-lagged and tired when we got to the zoo, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. This is one of my favorite attractions in Singapore and I would recommend it to anyone visiting this country.

I didn't think I would make it to the Night Safari but I'm really happy I made the trek out to the zoo. Although I've traveled to other places in Southeast Asia, I'm a true Southern California girl and I get all crazy when the weather rises above 25 degrees. I thought the price was a little expensive at first, however, I definitely think it's worth the money. After walking around all day, the safari was a nice way to relax and ride around in a tram for a little! It was also very fun/exciting to see the animals so close without any barriers. It's very crowded so I suggest lining up once you purchase your ticket. The show was entertaining and they incorporated the audience so I could tell a lot of children around me had a lot of fun.