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Singapore Night Safari Tickets & Tours

Singapore Night Safari is the World’s first nocturnal wildlife park.

During the Safari, which starts after dark, visitors explore the 35-hectare zoo on a 40-minute tram ride. Even as the nocturnal animals roam freely, the Tram winds through four wildlife trails with live commentary.

This night-time journey into the wilderness attracts 1.3 million visitors annually. This article explains everything you need to know before you buy Singapore Zoo Night Safari tickets.

Types of Singapore Night Safari tickets

You get a physical ticket when you buy Singapore Night Safari tickets at the venue. However, we recommend you buy your tickets online, much in advance, to avoid the long queues at the ticket counter. You can save at least an hour of waiting time with online tickets.

Singapore Night Safari with Tram Ride

Singapore Go City Explorer Pass

Walk and explore or take the Tram?

There are two ways to explore the Night Safari: walking or Tram.

Visitors who have been to the Night Safari Singapore multiple times recommend you do both.

First, take the Tram, do the 40-minute ride to see everything there is, and then catch one of the walking trails.

The walking paths have enough lighting, and Park Rangers are placed at strategic points to assist.

Types of Tram

To explore Singapore Night Safari Park, you can opt for two types of Trams.

Free Tram with English commentary

Access to this Tram comes free with all Singapore Night Safari tickets .

There is a queue to get into this Tram, but the waiting time usually doesn’t exceed 15 minutes.

The live commentary on this free Night Safari Tram is in English.

Night Safari’s Express Tram

You can book the Express Tram if you don’t want to stand in the queue or want the live commentary in a language other than English.

The Express Tram commentary is available in English, Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Thai, and Vietnamese.

When you book the Express Tram at the venue, you must stand in a queue and shell out S$10 for every person (including kids).

Tip: Because of the darkness and the vegetation, there are lots of mosquitos and insects. Do carry insect repellent.

Plan your travel

From Thursday to Sunday, Night Safari Singapore opens at 6.30 pm and closes at midnight. It also remains open on Public Holidays and on the eve of a Public Holiday.

The last entry into the Night Safari Park is at 11.15 pm. The wildlife attraction remains closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The ticket counters open early at 5.30 pm and close by 11 pm.

Most visitors spend around three hours at Singapore Night Safari. Within three hours, you can go on the Safari Tram ride, walk one of the animal trails, see Creatures of the Night Show and Thumbuakar Performance, and have dinner. However, if you are in a hurry, you can skip the Trail walk and dinner and explore Singapore Night Safari in about two hours.

After you purchase the tickets, you will get an email with instructions on how to select a time slot for your Night Safari. You can choose from 7.15 pm, 8.15 pm, 9.15 pm, or 10.15 pm.

The best time to visit Singapore Night Safari is 7.15 pm. That’s when the gates open, and you can be one of the first to get in. This is the best slot because it helps you time your attendance at the shows, pick the Tram ride, and plan your dinner to perfection.

Once inside the Park, most visitors rush to the Night Safari Tram ride, resulting in long queues. After the tram ride, they head to the shows, creating additional crowds. To avoid this, we recommend a different approach.

Upon entering at 7:15 pm, head straight to the Creatures of the Night Show at the outdoor amphitheater. Although the show officially starts at 7:15 pm, you’ll have a few minutes to settle in as other visitors are still arriving. The 25-minute show ends just in time for you to catch the 7-minute Thumbuakar Performance at the Entrance Courtyard.

The second Thumbuakar Performance of the evening starts at 8 pm, so you may have a short wait. By 8:15 pm, you will have enjoyed both shows and be ready for the tram ride. Despite the long lines, efficient crowd management ensures you can board the Night Safari Tram within 15 minutes.

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Which Singapore Night Safari ticket is best for you?

This ticket grants you access to a four-hour Tram Ride experience at the world’s first nocturnal zoo!

Enjoy English audio commentary that provides insights into the enclosures and exhibits.

After a day of holiday fun, the Night Safari offers a perfect and enchanting way to end your day.

With the flexibility to choose 2 to 7 attractions from a list of over 50 top sites, you can tailor your itinerary to your interests.

The pass is valid for up to 60 days, allowing you to explore at your own pace without feeling rushed.

The Go City Explorer Pass offers significant savings compared to buying individual tickets, making it a cost-effective way to discover Singapore.

With this package, you can enjoy hassle-free transportation to and from the world’s first nocturnal zoo, eliminating the stress of travel arrangements.

Enjoy a thrilling tram ride through diverse habitats and witness unique nighttime animal behaviors.

With everything taken care of, you can fully immerse yourself in the captivating wildlife experience.

Explore Singapore Night Safari better

Because of the excellent public transport system in Singapore, it is easy to reach Singapore Night Safari.

Many tourists think that Singapore Night Safari and Singapore Zoo are the same attraction, but they are two different ones. However, they are close to each other.

Night Safari’s entrance is adjacent to Singapore Zoo’s entry gate.

Address: 80, Mandai Lake Road, Singapore, 729826. Get Directions .

The Night Safari has four trails –

Fishing Cat Trail

Leopard trail, wallaby trail, east lodge trail.

The Singapore Night Safari map comes in handy if you decide to walk one (or many) of these trails.

Even if you decide to stick to the Tram, the Night Safari map will still help you reach the shows and find visitor services such as washrooms, restaurants, etc.

There are four food outlets at the Singapore Night Safari.

1. Ulu Ulu Safari restaurant

Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant is located at the Night Safari’s Entrance Plaza and is open from 5.30 pm to 11 pm. The restaurant resembles a charming village and is a perfect place to start or end your Night Safari. You can order a la carte or opt for either the Asian or the Indian Buffet.

2. Jungle Rotisserie

The alfresco Jungle Rotisserie restaurant is at the Entrance Courtyard and offers a ringside view of the Thumbuakar Performance, where fire eaters get on the stage. To top it off, the restaurant offers some of the best smoky meat around.

3. Safari Sizzles

Safari Sizzles is located at the Entrance Plaza of the Night Safari and is open daily from 5.30 pm to midnight. They serve an excellent selection of gourmet hot dogs, fried snacks, chapati rolls, and alcoholic thirst quenchers.

4. Ben & Jerry’s

This is where all the ice cream lovers stop before or after their Night Safari. Since the weather is usually hot and humid, almost everyone lands up at Ben & Jerry’s.

Singapore Night Safari shows

The Singapore Night Safari has two shows, both of which are popular with tourists. Since both shows are in massive demand, we recommend you reach the venue 15 minutes before they start.

Thumbuakar Performance

This show welcomes you to the Night Safari. Pyro warriors demonstrate their fire-twirling and flame-throwing skills to the beat of jungle drums.

This fire show happens at the Entrance Courtyard, and the objective is to get you all revved up for the wild experience. The fire eaters perform thrice on weekdays and four times on weekends.

Weekdays: 6.45 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm Friday, Saturday and eve of Public Holidays: 6.45 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm Duration: Approx. 7 minutes

Creatures of the Night show

Creatures of the Night is Singapore Night Safari’s signature show. Otters, Binturongs, Civets, Heyna, and other animals display their natural talents during this interactive show. This show happens in the big outdoor amphitheater amidst the rainforest.

Weekdays: 7.15 pm, 8.30 pm, 9.30 pm Friday, Saturday and eve of Public Holidays: 7.15 pm, 8.30 pm, 9.30 pm, 10.30 pm Duration: Approx. 25 minutes *Shows are weather permitting. If it rains, they can get canceled.

Jurong Bird Park to Night Safari, Singapore

Some tourists plan Jurong Bird Park in the morning and Singapore Night Safari later in the day. After exploring Jurong Bird Park, you can go on a Safari because it starts at 7.15 pm, and instead of walking, you can explore the nocturnal zoo on a tram. S’Express coaches run between Bird Park and Night Safari. The bus leaves Jurong Bird Park’s coach park at 4.45 pm and reaches Singapore Night Safari at 5.15 pm. This gives you ample time to grab something to eat, stand in the queue, and get in for Singapore Zoo’s Night Safari at 7.15 pm.

Night Safari animals at Singapore Zoo

The Night Safari is divided into seven geographical zones. The zones include the Himalayan Foothills, Indian Subcontinent, Equatorial Africa, Indo-Malayan Region, Asian Riverine Forest, Nepalese River Valley, and Burmese Hillside.

Almost a thousand animals from 100 different species inhabit the 35-hectare Night Safari Park. Since more than 40% of these animals are in danger of being extinct, the Park also practices captive breeding of these species.

When you go down this trail (either by the Tram or by walk), you get to see the nightly routine of animals such as Leopards, Lions, Civets, Porcupines, etc.

You also get to see two fantastic walk-through exhibits with flying foxes and flying squirrels on the Leopard Trail.

Some of the other animals you are likely to spot on this trail are Eagle Owl, Giraffe, Fruit Bat, Golden Cat, Otters, Tarsier, etc.

The Fishing Cat Trail simulates the jungles of Singapore, which host animals such as Fishing Cat, Binturong, Pangolin, etc.

The Pangolin in Night Safari was a hit and run victim who has now recovered except for a small limp.

When your Night Safari Tram passes through this trail, you can see animals such as Barking Deer, Himalayan Tahr, Indian Gharial, Mousedeer, Striped Hyena, Small-clawed Otter, etc.

This Night Safari Trail is accessible from the East Lodge Tram Station.

It connects the Leopard Trail to the Wallaby Trail and leads you to the section of Night Safari where animals of the savannah (Africa) and the tropics (Asia) live side by side.

Some of the animals you can spot here are Sloth Bear, Bongo, Babirusa, Anoa, Serval, Spotted Hyena, Malayan Tiger, etc.

If you decide to walk this trail, don’t miss the chit chat with Zoo Keepers of Malayan Tigers, at 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm every Friday and Saturday.

This Night Safari trail lines up wildlife from Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea.

The Wallaby Trail has been landscaped in the form of Australian deserts to make it as authentic as possible.

Besides the Wallaby, some of the animals you will spot here are Possum, Sugar Glider, White-lipped Python, etc

Keepers Talk at Night Safari

Keeper chit-chat is an interactive session with a wildlife expert who handles the animals.

You can attend these sessions before or after your Tram ride through the 35 hectares of Singapore Night Safari.

Session with Lion’s Keeper

Location: Lion Lookout, along the Leopard Trail Timings: 8 pm and 9 pm on Friday, Saturday and eve of Public Holidays

Session with Tiger’s Keeper

Location: Malayan Tiger Exhibit along East Lodge Trail Timings: 8.30 pm and 9.30 pm on Friday, Saturday, and eve of Public Holidays

Session with Tasmanian Devil

Location: Tasmanian Devil Exhibit along Tasmanian Devil Trail Timings: 8 pm, daily

Session with Wallaby’s Keeper

Location: Wallaby exhibit along Tasmanian Devil Trail Timings: 9 pm, daily

Singapore Zoo vs. Singapore Night Safari

Tourists are often confused about whether Singapore Zoo and Singapore Night Safari are the same attraction or, if not, what the differences are. Both offer unique experiences and a chance to get up close with a wide variety of animals, but they cater to different preferences and schedules.

Here is some information to help you decide which wildlife attraction you want to visit.

No, they are two different tourist attractions adjacent to each other. Singapore Zoo is a daytime attraction, like all other Zoos. Singapore Night Safari is a night-time attraction, which showcases nocturnal animals. Buy Tickets !

Singapore Zoo opens at 8.30 am and closes at 6 pm, while the Singapore Night Safari opens at 6.30 pm and closes at midnight. And they are within walking distance of each other. There are two ways to visit the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari on the same day – Option 1 This is the best approach when you are traveling with kids or elders. Buy Singapore Zoo tickets online (to avoid wasting time in ticketing lines), and be at the Zoo when it opens at 8.30 am.

Spend 4-5 hours exploring, and then get back to your hotel and rest. Come back at 6 pm and line up to get into the Night Safari gates, which opens at 6.30 pm Option 2 If you are all adults or you have older kids, it is best to see both attractions one after the other. Be at the Singapore Zoo by 1 pm, and explore it till 5 pm. Since you have 1.5 hours before the Singapore Night Safari opens, you can sit down and relax at one of the restaurants and recharge yourself. Once the Night Safari gates open at 6.30 pm, you start your second wildlife experience of the day.

It is hard to take sides here because both are award-winning, world-class tourist attractions. Since they are so different, they can’t be an either-or decision. If you are traveling to Singapore with kids or have the time on hand, it is best to see both.

If you can choose only one (for whatever reason!), we recommend the Singapore Night Safari. Buy Tickets ! Inaugurated in 1994, it is the World’s first Night Safari ever. It has been 25 years since and only two more Night Safaris have come up in rest of the World – Taiping Night Safari (in 2003) and Chiang Mai Night Safari (in 2006). In comparison, there are more than 10,000 Zoos in the World.

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This article was researched & written by

Jamshed V Rajan

He is a two-faced traveler, who enjoys both the hustle-bustle of an urban holiday and the serenity of a break from the rest of the World. During some of his vacations, he is a resort hopper, and on others, he barely spends time in his hotel. He loves to try mouth-watering local cuisines, especially non-vegetarian dishes. Favourite Cities: Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Dublin, Prague, Vienna