Night Safari
Attraction 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, Singapore Published on: 13-11-2015
| 3 hours | |
| 07:30 PM - 11:55 PM | |
| 06:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | |
| First-time visit Second-time visit | |
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Attraction
Nightlife
Park
Zoo
Must see
Kids
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| 20.08 USD |
Night Safari is good for
Family with kids
Good
Senior
Good
Couple
Good
Solo
Good
Group
Good
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Why Night Safari is special ?
The world's first wildlife park built for visits at night, the Night Safari is not like any ordinary zoo illuminated by the night or a modern version of nocturnal houses found in many zoos around the globe. Nestled in 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari offers guests the unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night..
What to explore at Night Safari?
You’ll be greeted by over 2,500 resident animals from over 130 species – including many indigenous to the region, such as the endangered Asian elephant, Malayan tapir and Malayan tiger. The animals live in 35 hectares of dense rainforest. Friendlier creatures such as deer roam freely in the park while fiercer ones like leopards are kept behind barriers.
For those who prefer exploring the park on wheels, a 35-minute tram ride with live commentary takes you across seven geographical zones of the world – from the rugged Himalayan Foothills to the swampy banks of Equatorial Africa. You can also stroll into two giant aviaries where the Malayan flying foxes and giant flying squirrels can glide in the air near you, or trek into the Wallaby Trail to discover this Australian native.
Exploring the park on one of the four walking trails lets you see even more animals not visible from the tram. Among them are the Fishing Cat Trail that recreates a nighttime trek through the jungles of Singapore, and the popular Leopard Trail, which features the largest collection of wildlife indigenous to Southeast Asia.
Source: http://www.yoursingapore.com/see-do-singapore/nature-wildlife/fun-with-animals/night-safari.html
How to get to Night Safari?
The zoo and night safari is located at the "rural' part of the country.
Two public transport options to choose from :
(a) Take a taxi
(b) Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio (red line), and then make your way to the bus station at the AMK Hub mall across the road. At the bus station, look for bus number 138 which will take you directly to the night safari.
You will find private bus operators offering rides to the night safari outside of the Ang Mo Kio MRT station. I would suggest you give these guys a miss, unless you are really really pressed for time.
Selling points
- A different experience.
- An absolute delight
- Night Zoo experience
- Fun place, cool stuff to see
- Wonderful night out
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- Duration
- 2.0 days
- Estimated
- 115.19 USD
- Total travel distance
- km
- Number of places
- 10 places
Location
80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, Singapore
Tips for you
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You can also purchase a wide selection of canned, bottled drinks, water and juices at our F&B outlets.Shopping
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2 ways shuttle service to & from Night Safari ParkService
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FREE 1 way pick-up service from major city hotelsService
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Wheelchairs are available free-of-charge on a first-come, first-served basis for the disabled, the elderly or special needs guests.Service
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You should bring a tripod—flash photography isn’t allowed.What to bring
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You should take some insect repellent along.What to bring
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The weather in a tropical climate can be unpredictable, so you should have an umbrella or raincoat handy.What to bring
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Your eyes will take a while to adjust to the darkness hereExperience
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You should firstly go and see the big cats - the tigers, leopards and lions to see the feeding ritualsExperience
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You should collect the park map at the entrance and and work out some kind of route plan.Experience
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The restaurants are ready at 6pmTimming
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Don't be in a hurry to take the tram.Timming
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Dine at the Night Safari restaurants before 7pm, otherwise, you will miss much interesting thingsTimming
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If you are a night owl, this is the place to beOther
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It's better to not share your food with the animalsSafety
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Exploring the walking trails is a lot more comfortable with sneakers or trekking shoes.Costume
Reviews
You cannot use flash photography on the animals, a night vision video camera may come in handy!
Kids will love the Night Safari, the first nocturnal zoo in the world. Take a tram inside for the Himalayan Foothills and don't miss the Leopard Trail! Bring a tripod—flash photography isn’t allowed.
Everyone told me this was a must see in Singapore regardless of the price. I've seen many zoos and whatnot but this was unique. Lots of families and children but I easily spent 4 hours walking the trails and being silent with the animalsMy advice. Do the walking trails first then the tram ride. People automatically get in line for the tram first making it very busy when the park opens at 7-730
Experiencing the night zoo is not to be missed. Get there early, though, the queues are long. With a little research, you can take special buses from downtown hotels for a fraction of the cab cost.
Having been told this was a 'Must-do' in Singapore maybe my expectations were a little high. I found this to be little more than a motorised train ride through a dark zoo...although interesting certainly not spectacular and not a 'must-do'
Everyone told me this was a must see in Singapore regardless of the price. I've seen many zoos and whatnot but this was unique. Lots of families and children but I easily spent 4 hours walking the trails and being silent with the animals My advice. Do the walking trails first then the tram ride. People automatically get in line for the tram first making it very busy when the park opens at 7-730 Visited June 2013
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.
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