Located to the North of the island, in 26 hectares of lush rainforest on the edge of the Upper Seletar Reservoir, Singapore Zoo is home to over 300 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. The zoo is consistently given good ratings for being well managed, clean, and the way the animals are looked after. There are 11 zones, each taking you through some of the most distinctive global wildlife habitats. It’s also home to Singapore’s famous Night Safari.
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Tips
- Take comfy walking shoes as it’s likely to be a long day on your feet!
- Avoid weekends and public holidays as it can get extremely busy.
- Get there early in the day or go late afternoon and stay around for night safari.
- Queues for buses can be long so consider taking a taxi to get there and back.
Highlights
Singapore Zoo Night Safari
The world's first nocturnal zoo and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. It is 13-time winner of the Best Attraction category, awarded by Singapore Tourism Board, and attracts approximately 1.3 million visitors annually. Close to 900 animals from approximately 100 species (of which, almost 41 per cent are threatened) inhabit the 35-hectare park.
Eat breakfast with the orangutans
Singapore Zoo’s most famous resident was the orangutan Ah Meng who passed away in 2008 at the age of 47, having spent 36 years living at the zoo. She featured in over 30 travel films and more than 300 articles and even met Prince Philip! You can now have breakfast with the orangutans and may just catch a glimpse of Ah Meng’s granddaughter.
Feed the animals
Get up close and personal with the animals; feed elephants and giraffes out the palm of your hand.
Upper Seletar Reservoir
If you have time whilst you’re in the area, head to the reservoir to escape the crowds and take in the beautiful scenery.