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Best Singapore Zoo Itinerary (1-Day Trip)

Visiting the Singapore Zoo a decade ago and again in 2022 made me realize it’s an evergreen spot – you’ll never get bored of it. Like most of Singapore’s tourist spots , a lot has changed with the zoo, it’s bigger with the River Wonders addition.

While I paid much more this time at SGD $44 just for the Singapore Zoo (it’s SGD $50 as of 2023), I recommend it regardless of its price. Here goes my Singapore Zoo Itinerary for a 1-day trip! To those who haven’t been to this zoo before, River Safari is its latest edition.

Use this table to navigate this Singapore Zoo Itinerary.

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Is SG Zoo worth visiting?

Absolutely, there’s no second thought about it! The Singapore Zoo is one of the most visited places in Singapore and shouldn’t be missed out on. It’s an expensive ticket at SGD $50 per adult today, but it’s the experience you pay for.

It comes among the top 10 zoos in Asia on various sites and the best part is that it’s an open zoo! Most animals here aren’t in cages. Instead, they’re in large natural enclosures with moats around and hardly a-meter fences. Some animals like peacocks walk around you as you eat at the cafeteria.

As it costs a lot for just a ticket to the zoo, I’d recommend going for the multi-park or Park Hopper passes to get the best value for your tickets. Get your tickets from trusted sites like Klook for the best discounts. Here’s the best deal I found:

Singapore Zoo Itinerary: Things to Know

Best Time to Visit SG Zoo. The Singapore or Mandai Zoo timings are 8:30 am – 6 pm. Plan your SG itinerary so that you get there early before noon or anytime on the weekdays. With the zoo being absolutely vast, it takes a good five hours to walk through and peek at the animals here.

Thus it’s best to begin your tour at least around lunchtime (12 – 1 pm). The Mandai Zoo was my first stop on my SG trip before crashing at a Spacepod . It was already 11:30 am by the time I got there. So I had lunch quickly and began my wander around 12. Gladly, I could glimpse at almost all the animals and attend a few shows as well.

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Zoo Ticket Prices and Offers

The SG Zoo ticket price starts at SGD $50. Instead of booking a single ticket, I’d recommend booking the multi-park tickets where you get to visit two parks (Singapore Zoo and another) for many reasonable rates.

Multi-park Ticket Prices (As of August, 2023)

• SG Zoo / River Wonders / Jurong Bird Park: S$88 adult / S$60 child (Choose any two)
• Night Safari + Any one of the above: S$96 adult / S$66 child
• All 4 theme parks (Parkhopper Plus): S$118 adult / S$90 child

The best part about multi-park tickets is that they have a 7-days validity. So you can visit one park a day and the next within the following week. However, each parking ticket is only valid for one-time entry.

Where to book your tickets: While the official Mandai Zoo site allows smooth booking, I’d recommend booking through trusted sites like Klook for discounts and future offers for other attractions.

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How to get there?

Address : 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore, 729826

The Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, and Night Safari are all at the same spot at the mentioned address above. Jurong Bird Park is the only faraway theme park.

The cheapest way (and how I got there myself) to the SG Zoo is by taking the Khatib Mandai Shuttle. Get to the Khatib MRT Station NS14 (the Red Line) and step out to the bus stop. Walk towards the left end of the bus stop and you’ll find the Mandai reserve posters around.

The Khatib Mandai Shuttle arrives every 10 minutes at the stop and costs S$1 for a one-way trip straight to the zoo. Use the EZ-link or NETS Flashpay cards for your ride. You can return to the Khatib MRT station back with the same shuttle from SG Zoo.

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Singapore Zoo Itinerary for the Park

Get your SG Zoo map as soon as you get in. You’ll find these at the entrance and all around the park. If you didn’t get one, all the posted maps have a QR code where downloading the map on your phone is an option. This is the first thing I did when I got in, wary about missing anything at the zoo.

There’s no hard and fast on where to begin, but as long as you cross all paths, it should be fine. At one point, I realized I’d missed out on a path on the other end of the park. Luckily, all visitors have access to the trams and I got to visit most animal sanctuaries.

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Treetops Trails

This was my first stop as it was the closest trail upon entering the zoo.

Made up of neat wooden bridges where at first you’ll find nothing. But when you look carefully above, you’ll find the main feature here – the Siamang Primate swinging!

There’s also the Malayan Gharial here, but I didn’t get a chance to see it. I was busy watching the Siamang swing.

I didn’t have to stress my eyes, they were right before my eyes chattering and lazing on the sands by their tiny river! Their glass display is perfectly at the intersection of two paths, and I chose to walk toward the Babirusas

While returning back in the evening from the other path, I couldn’t help but have another glance at the cute otters!

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Anoa, Babirusa, and Hippos

Walking on the left path, you’ll find the Anoa (a dwarf buffalo breed), Babirusa, and Hippos. The Anoa and Babirusa are hard to have a closer look at.

Not to mention, I thought the Babirusa was a statue when they were just sleeping. The hippos, however, are a wonderful sight. Its facts all over the walls and the hippos themselves camouflaged among the large smooth rocks in the water are fun to watch.

Australasia

The Australasia part was all about Kangaroos – the tree kangaroo, wallaby and so. This place had a double-door entrance to have a peek at them.

What I loved most was how there were no cages in sight. The large mammals hopping with their large hind feet before it was extraordinary. There was a screen here that explained the marsupial’s baby’s premature growth in the mother’s pouch.

Tigers and Rift Valley of Ethiopia

I was unsure if I’d get a glimpse of the tiger but there it was! It lay lazing on the grass right after its moat. Then I moved through the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia finding varieties of primates here. The meerkats were the most interesting of all as they stared at people from their tiny island.

There were the Hamadryas Baboons with large pink butts and a LOT of them, the De Brazza’s Monkey, and the Douc Langur that looked like they had pants on as they moved high on their ropes! Make sure to look down at the large fishes at the Garden Pavillion when walking over the tiny wooden paths.

I remember catching sight of the Colobus Monkey (the peculiar black and white coated ones) but I couldn’t get a shot of it.

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‘Rainforest Fights Back’ Shows at SG Zoo

I was just in time for the Rainforest Fights Back show in the Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre. All shows are inclusive on the tickets for visitors and all are pretty amazing. It reminded me of Jurong Birds Park with the Macaws here. Don’t miss out on the shows if possible.

When I visited the Rainforest Fights Back, not many people were there, but the show was amazing. It began with small monkey breeds walking down the ropes, and pigs, followed by Macaws and other birds swooping over the audience!

There was also a white snake that they asked for a volunteer to hold. At the end of the show, I got closer looks at the Macaw as the trainers fed them and also the snake as it lay on its wooden board.

Other shows to attend:

• Splash Safari (Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre)
• Animal Friends (KidzWorld Amphitheatre)

Elephants of Asia

Right after the Amphitheatre are the Elephants of Asia. There weren’t any large elephants here, but I got a close look at them. With the enclosure in a semicircle, there were many viewpoints for the elephants no matter where they were.

Unlike other places I’d seen elephants, I loved watching the elephants free here without anything strapped to their legs. One was having the time of its life scratching its head to a fake log.

Feeding the elephant is an option here, but like all feeding sessions at the zoo, it costs extra and you’ll need to book your slots here.

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Take a Tram Ride!

While the tram is perfect for a slow open drive through the park, use the tram only to get to the attractions. You’ll miss out a lot if you get around with just the tram – walking gives the best experience of the zoo.

The tram is inclusive for visitors. I used the tram after exiting the Elephants of Asia as I had to get to another side of the zoo. And so I went! The tram’s open on the top as well with a voice immersing us in the animal exhibitions we passed.

Wild Africa

Getting off the tram, the Wild Africa part is actually wild with cheetah, white rhinos, giraffes, zebras, leopards, and majestic lions!

However, it’s a sleepy part of the zoo where it’s quiet and most animals sleep and graze throughout the day. Yet I found myself staring at rhinos and cheetahs with awe. They were all so close!

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The most exciting was the lion that slept no more than a few meters away from us beyond the glass enclosure! Other animals here were the naked mole rats in their burrows (I found them personally scary though), the red river hog, and the Madagascar Fossa. Oh, and there were meerkats here again!

Reptopia (Reptile Garden)

Walking under the heat throughout, the Reptopia was a relief with the dark air-conditioned center. The relief ended when I started walking past snakes camouflaged in branches, mushy frogs staring back at me, and exotic lizards like the Northern Caiman Lizard.

Some I didn’t even know existed like the snake-necked turtle and the fish with legs! The most blood-curdling part was the outdoor section (Reptile garden) with giant lizards, large-beaked birds, orangutans on branches right over my head, and ducks and tortoises on the deck sides.

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Fragile Forest

This was a sweet part of the zoo that started with butterflies flying all over. While we weren’t allowed to touch them, they could still come and sit on us… and some did!

There were birds with pretty crests that walked on the paths, parrots, cute mousedeers, and peacock pheasants. Upon the bridge, kids were also petting the friendly lemurs! All the animals are friendly here thus making it my favorite part of the zoo.

Chimpanzee and Macaques

Towards the end of the zoo were the Celebes Crested Macaques that appeared to have perfect haircuts 24/7 and chimpanzees that sat together like a family. I stood and pondered what they discussed.

On the other side of the path was the Rainforest KidzWorld with the carousel. Here there were usual farm animals like goats and rabbits, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t visit it. However, there is a KFC here if you’re hungry.

African Penguins and Ah Meng Restaurant

Walking back, I went through the remaining bits of the zoo. I stopped at the African penguins and the large swans (I hope they’re swans). The African penguins, unlike most penguins, don’t need a cold environment and walked comfortably at a normal temperature.

They were fun to watch as they dove in the waters. Coming back, I walked through the infamous Ah Meng Restaurant. The restaurant was closed at the time. Fun fact, Ah Meng is the name of a Sumatran Orangutan illegally smuggled from Indonesia but was later given shelter at the SG zoo.

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Singapore Zoo Quick Tips

That concludes my Singapore Zoo Itinerary. Towards the final bits, Singapore Zoo is popular internationally for its exhibits. So all kinds of people visit it. Here are some tips to go smoothly about your trip, keeping in mind all kinds of travelers:

• Keep a whole day for the Singapore Zoo . No kidding, it takes a full day to visit the zoo. Moreover, it’s an hour’s journey from the city center if you’re taking the MRT and shuttle. If you have a tight schedule, at least keep a good 6 hours including transport.
• Keep your bag light! I just had an average backpack but it still felt heavy to walk with.
• Plan your zoo tour keeping the show slots in mind . The zoo is large and takes time to get around. To attend the shows, note the timings and get there 10 minutes early – make use of the tram if needed.
• Buy your feeding session tickets beforehand . To those interested in feeding the animals, it typically starts at S$8-10 per food portion. Book your add-on passes on the Mandai website.
• Wagons and wheelchairs at SG Zoo . For toddlers, strollers are allowed in. The SG Zoo also facilitates wheelchairs for the disabled and elderly. Renting wagons for older kids is also available on the official site.
• Refreshments at the zoo . Water dispensers are available around the SG Zoo. For soft drinks and orange juice, you’ll find vending machines near the rest areas and restaurants.
• Where to eat? You can plan to eat at the Ah Meng Restaurant between 10 am – 4:30 pm inside the restaurant. There’s also a cafeteria with a number of restaurants at the entrance of the zoo.

Protip for Budget Travelers

Eating at the zoo wasn’t on my plan. Being on the lookout for a cheap place, I found an average yet perfect budget-friendly food stall – the Khatib Foodshop. I had dinner here while returning from the zoo on Khatib Shuttle and lunch while I was on my way to the River Safari.

You’ll find this at the Khatib MRT station right at its entrance. I got a decent chicken rice meal for S$2.5 – $3.5 back then. Right beside the Foodshop is 7-Eleven if that’s your type of food.

Tailpiece to Singapore Zoo Itinerary

That sums up the Singapore Zoo Itinerary. After eating at the Khatib Foodshop, I checked into my backpackers’ hostel in Lavender by 7 pm. It was a splendid full day trip and quite a tiring one – my legs were paining with all the walking. In the end, the whole trip was worth it.

I hope this itinerary helps you plan your SG Zoo trip as well. Let me know how it goes, I’ll be more than happy to listen! And last but not least, I believe my readers should have a better experience than I did with my itineraries. I built a travel checklist to keep your trip in order.

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• Jun 11, 2021

8 highlights from the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and River Safari

The Singapore Zoo , Night Safari and River Safari need no introduction.

After all, they’re some of Singapore’s staple attractions for both tourists and locals alike. The Singapore Zoo has won countless awards (including TripAdvisor’s top 5 zoos in the world), and the Night Safari was the world’s first-ever nocturnal zoo.

You may have visited these places as a kid, and are looking to make good use of your SingapoRediscovers Vouchers to make a return trip and spend the day with family or friends.

Having visited all three attractions in the last few months, here’s what I thought were the most memorable experiences.

Singapore Zoo

Animal feedings

There’s a small cost of $5 to feed the animals, but it’s one of the best ways to get up close and personal with them. Do take note of the feeding timings so you can better plan your visit.

There are goat, white rhino, elephant, giant tortoise and giraffe feedings. I would highly recommend the giant tortoise feeding over at the Reptile Garden. Having such long life spans (averaging 80 to 120 years), these gentle ‘giants’ are some of the oldest residents at the zoo.

The feeding allows you really close contact - you can step into their enclosure, pet their necks and shells and even take selfies with the friendly creatures! Just be careful they don’t step on your feet, as a fully-grown tortoise can weigh up to 250kg.

Hand-feeding them the cherry tomatoes is great fun too. Like myself, the one I fed was a really messy eater.

I also tried out the giraffe feeding, though that was less interactive as you can’t actually pet them or step into their enclosure for safety reasons. We were given a cup of carrots to feed them, and they gulped down the food in one mouthful so you have to be really quick with pictures. I still enjoyed the experience, but the feeding was over really fast.

Hamadryas baboons

When I was young, the polar bear enclosure used to be my favourite. Now that the last polar bear Inuka is gone, my favourite animal exhibit has to be that of the Hamadryas baboons.

Located at the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia, the enclosure is fairly large and houses countless Hamadryas baboons along with a waterfall.

It's fascinating to see their social habits and characteristics too. The adult males are identified by their silvery mantle-like manes, and are double the size of females. The females are characterised by very prominent swollen red bottoms.

We saw some males grooming the females and also piggybacking them. Each male also has a clan of females, and even chases them and bite their necks if they stray too far. We’re lucky human males don’t exhibit the same behavior.

Whilst the baboons were the highlight, they weren't the only animals that I enjoyed seeing. The Asian elephants were a hot favourite, and there’s a sizeable seating area so you can take a break from walking around and simply observe these magnificent creatures.

Also, the delightful chimpanzees, whose exhibit resembles a jungle gym and high elements course. If you're lucky, you’ll spot them while they are particularly active and climbing up and down the multi-tiered structure.

It was thrilling to be so close to one of the orangutans too. He was sleeping soundly right next to the glass enclosure! The zoo also had a Jungle Breakfast with Wildlife activity where you get to meet them and 'dine' with them, which is currently suspended because of Covid. Do look out for it when it re-opens!

Rainforest Kidzworld

Even though this zone was designed for kids, I’m pretty sure the whole family will have a blast! Just like the animal feedings, you can really see the farmyard animals up close here.

The falabellas are particularly adorable, as well as the sociable goats. We even saw people feeding them leaves, though I’m pretty sure that isn’t actually permitted (you can pay to feed them actual food as part of the animal feedings) .

Unfortunately, some activities have been suspended due to social distancing measures, such as the pony rides, the falabella grooming and rabbit petting.

Night Safari

This is the very obvious highlight of the night safari - and for good reason. The iconic tram ride is complimentary, and trams come very frequently so we didn’t have to wait too long in queue.

I was quite disappointed that live tram commentary has been replaced by a recorded one though! Although it was still informative, it’s nice to have an actual tram guide who can build rapport with visitors and offer a more personal experience or insightful anecdotes regarding the animals.

The ride is around 35 to 40 minutes, and we took one of the first trams of the night at 7pm. I’d recommend that timing as there is still some daylight and you can better spot the animals.

Admittedly, some are really hard to see in the dark, even with each habitat being illuminated. Highlights were the Nile hippo, Asian lion and Malayan tapir. The friendly tapir is able to roam free, and we spotted it right next to our tram!

Walking trails

If you want more time to observe the animals, embark on the various walking trails after your tram ride.

Some of the trails cross paths with one another too, so you can cover all the ground easily. The fishing cat trail was particularly memorable. Whilst we didn’t get to see the fishing cat in action, we entered an indoor exhibit with the fascinating Malayan flying fox- which is actually a bat.

Another fascinating animal that was part of the trail was the Indian gharial. This endangered crocodile isn’t the man-eating kind. In fact, it consumes fish, and its jaws are so fragile that you could hold it together with a rubber band!

The east lodge trail is another must-go. The spotted hyena exhibit was particularly popular. They were running about and chasing each other, and you can also head to an elevated platform to watch them up close.

We also liked observing the sloth bears, with their unique sickle shape claws and cream-colored snout.

River Safari

Kai Kai and Jia Jia

These pandas are undeniably the star attraction of the River Safari. As such, we had to queue about 30 minutes to see them due to capacity restrictions in their exhibit. The queue really depends on luck and whether you’re visiting on a weekday or weekend.

Just a heads-up: whether or not you do spot these shy creatures is a matter of luck too. The don’t always like to come out of hiding.

Fortunately, we managed to spot Kai Kai in the large, air-conditioned exhibit. He was busy chowing down on biscuits and didn’t show his face at all, but I managed to snap a shot of him from a distance.

As for Jia Jia, she was sleeping in her cage - we saw her on CCTV camera having her afternoon nap.

It was interesting to read the fun facts about these pandas at the exhibit, like the fact that females are only fertile one to three days in a year. Jia Jia's hormone levels are regularly monitored in the lab as well to determine ovulation.

Amazon River Quest

The other star attraction that can’t be missed, designed to replicate a journey along the Amazon river.

Obviously, you can’t compare it to an actual boat ride on the Amazon, but it was fun nonetheless. The first “drop” into the waters was a small thrill too, though don’t expect it to be an adrenaline-inducing flume ride.

The relaxing boat ride is around 10 minutes, and we spotted animals like the jaguar, giant anteater and Caribbean flamingos.

The ride is chargeable at $5 for adults and $3 for children.

Manatees and catfish

It’s always fascinating to watch large sea creatures glide through the water, like the Mekong giant catfish. In fact, I’ve never seen such big fish before! Catfish in the enclosure weigh around 40 kilograms and those in the wild can weigh up to 300 kg!

The manatees are particularly adorable too - we loved watching them rolling over and over in the water. They’re also known as sea cows, due to the fact that they spend up to 8 hours a day feeding on aquatic vegetation.

General tips for visiting all three attractions

Get there at least 45 minutes early for shows or pre-book online. If you’re wondering why I didn’t include any shows in my highlights, it’s because I didn’t get to watch them! I was hoping to catch the Splash Safari show featuring the seals at 10:30am, but the queue was already pretty crazy at 10:15am and seats would have been filled by the time it got to us. Same goes for the Night Safari’s Creatures of the Night show. You can now book tickets in advance for Splash Safari, but Creatures of the Night tickets can’t be pre-booked online. If you want to catch a show, I’d advise arriving in the queue at least 45 minutes in advance.

Adjust your phone to night mode or get a good digital camera for taking pictures at the Night Safari. I didn’t do both of the above, and thus couldn’t capture many photos on my iPhone 7as it was too dark.

There are several eateries at all three parks. I ended up eating at KFC at the zoo and Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant at the Night Safari. The “restaurant” is more of an open-air food court though, with a safari-themed design. Whilst food is thankfully edible, there was nothing particularly memorable. I’d recommend the Indian food at Ulu Ulu as opposed to the beef teppanyaki though, which wasn’t particularly tender or flavourful.

If you’re up for it, all three parks can be visited in one day. We arrived at the zoo around 10am and spent about 4 hours there. Depending on your pace and how long you spend at each exhibit, the River Safari would take around 2 to 3 hours ( depending on the queue for visiting the pandas and the Amazon River Quest). The Night Safari, which we visited on a separate day, took us around 2 and half to three hours. If you don’t want to burn yourself out or are visiting with young kids, consider visiting the zoo and River Safari in one day, and the Night Safari on another.

To my best knowledge, you can’t currently show up and purchase tickets for the wildlife parks on the spot, due to capacity restrictions. You can book slots for all three parks online and select timings to visit. There are quite a number of promos for booking online, such as discounts for local residents or visits to more than one park.

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Night Safari

Nocturnal visits.

Embark on an adventure after dark at the Night Safari, an open air zoo that houses over 2,500 creatures of the night.

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

During this Safari, which starts after dark, visitors get to explore a 35 hectares nocturnal Zoo on a 40-minute tram ride.

Even as the nocturnal animals roam around freely, the Tram winds its way through four wildlife trails with live commentary.

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.

Visitors can see various animals, including tigers, lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hyenas, zebras, and many more.

The animals are active at night, and visitors can observe them in their natural habitats under the moonlight.

This night-time journey into the wilderness attracts 1.3 million visitors annually. 

The Singapore Night Safari is a unique and exciting way to experience wildlife and learn more about the animals that call the world home.

This article explains everything you need to know before you buy Singapore Zoo Night Safari tickets.

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There are two ways to explore the Night Safari – by walk or by Tram. 

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

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

Types of Tram

To explore Singapore Night Safari park, you can opt from two types of Trams – 

1. Free Tram with English commentary 2. Multi-language Express Tram

Night Safari’s Free Tram 

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 the English language. 

Night Safari’s Express Tram

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

The Express Tram commentary is available in eight languages – 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). 

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There are three ways to experience Singapore Zoo Night Safari. You can opt for – 

1.  Only Singapore Night Safari 2.  Singapore Night Safari with hotel pickup 3.  Singapore Zoo with Night Safari

All these tickets get you one ride on the Night Safari Tram and access to both shows – Creatures of the Night Show and Thumbuakar Performance.

After you book your Singapore Night Safari Entry ticket, you must choose from four time slots for your visit – 7.15 pm, 8.15 pm, 9.15 pm, or 10.15 pm.

Night Safari with hotel pickup

Since this is a nighttime activity, some visitors prefer to book the Singapore Night Safari ticket with transfers.

A local guide picks you up from your hotel, and after you have explored the world’s first night safari, drops you back. 

Pickup begins 30 or 45 minutes before the tour starting time, depending on your hotel’s location.

If you prefer, you can upgrade your experience by including a dinner.

Ticket Price

Adult ticket (13+ years):  S$148 Child ticket (3 to 12 years):  S$82 Infant ticket (up to 3 years):  Free entry

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, but they are two different attractions.

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.

To Night Safari by MRT

Five MRT stations of North South Line are around the Singapore Night Safari Park.

Connecting buses from these MRT stations can get you to the Night Safari Park. 

Khatib MRT : Mandai Khatib Shuttle Choa Chu Kang MRT : Bus No. 927  Ang Mo Kio MRT : Bus No. 138 Woodlands MRT : Bus No. 926* Marsiling MRT : Bus No. 926*

*Bus No. 926 operates only on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Bus to Singapore Night Safari

If you plan to visit Singapore Zoo Night Safari from Bedok, Sengkang, or Tampines, the  Mandai Express Bus service  is the best option.

The Mandai Express operates on weekends, school, and public holidays as well.

The adult ticket costs S$3 while kids between 3 to 12 years of age pay only S$1. 

To get to the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, other bus service  Safari Gate Buses are also convenient.

Driving to Night Safari

Singapore Night Safari is 30 minutes’ drive from the city center. 

You can choose to travel via Central Expressway (CTE) or Pan Island Expressway (PIE).  Get Directions

Taxis also follow the same route. 

Car Parking

The Night Safari shares its parking slot with the Singapore Zoo. 

There are two parking areas – one is a covered car park while the second is an open-air parking space. 

Cost of parking

The parking charges at Singapore Night Safari work out cheaper if you are carrying a cash card.

First 10 minutes: Free Next 1 hour: S$3 per hour Every additional hour: S$2 per hour

The maximum parking charges for a car get capped at S$10. 

If you pay by cash, parking your car will cost you S$10 for the day.

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 do the Night Safari because it starts from 7.15 pm and instead of walking you can explore the nocturnal Zoo on a Tram. 

SAExpress coaches run between the 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.

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.

The best time to visit Singapore Night Safari is 7.15 pm, which is the first time slot.

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.

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

And on the day of your visit, you must be at the Night Safari Park’s entrance at the time mentioned on your tickets. 

Once inside the Night Safari Park, everybody rushes for the Night Safari Tram ride. As a result, there are long queues for the Tram. 

After the Tram ride is over, they all rush for the shows, crowding them too. 

That’s why we recommend you do precisely the opposite. 

Once you enter at 7.15 pm, go straight to the Creatures of the Night Show at the outdoor amphitheater.

The official time for this animal show is 7.15 pm, but since the visitors are just walking, you get a few minutes to settle down. 

Creatures of the Night Show lasts 25 minutes, after which you can get back to the Entrance Courtyard to watch the 7-minute long Thumbuakar Performance. 

The second Thumbuakar Performance of the day is at 8 pm, which means you may have to wait for 10 minutes or so before the show begins.

By 8.15 pm, you will have seen both the shows and will be all set for the Tram Ride. 

Even though there are long lines for the Tram Rides, the crowd management is efficient, and within 15 minutes, one can board the Night Safari Tram. 

Tip:   Buy Singapore Night Safari tickets online to save yourself at least an hour of waiting time. 

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 also have dinner.

If you are in a hurry, you can skip the Trail walk and dinner and explore Singapore Night Safari in about two hours. 

The Singapore Night Safari has two shows, both of which are popular with tourists. 

Since both these Night Safari 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 Night Safari 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 Night Safari 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. 

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

You can opt to 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 Pangolin’s Keeper

Location: Pangolin Exhibit along Fishing Cat Trail Timings: 8.30 pm, daily

Session with Wallaby’s Keeper

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

Session with Tasmanian Devil’s Keeper

Location: Tasmanian Devil Exhibit Timings: 8 pm, daily

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.

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. 

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.

Ulu Ulu Asian Buffet

The Asian Buffet is designed to remind you of the traditional villages of the area. 

You can choose to eat your Asian Buffet within the cozy restaurant or dine alfresco (out in the open). 

Price: S$ 45/adult and S$ 34/child (Age 6 to 12 years) Timing: 5.30 pm to 8.15 pm daily

Ulu Ulu Indian Buffet

If you prefer an Indian touch to your dinner, opt for the Indian Buffet at the Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant.

The Indian Buffet works out better if you are a late eater because it is available till late. 

Price: S$ 29/adult and S$ 19/child (Age 6 to 12 years) Timing: 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm daily

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, the restaurant offers some of the best smoky meat around. 

It is open from 5.30 pm to 11 pm daily.

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. 

It is open from 5.30 pm to midnight, daily.  

Visitors have lots of interesting questions about these two attractions.

They are almost always trying to find out if Singapore Zoo and Singapore Night Safari are the same attractions, and if not what are the differences.

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 !

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.

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 an hour and 30 minutes 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. 

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.

There are lots of differences between the Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari. We list them below –   Time:  Singapore Zoo is a daytime attraction, while the Night Safari is a night-time attraction. Weather:  If you don’t go early in the day, Singapore Zoo can get hot and humid. In sharp contrast Singapore Night Safari is much cooler. Duration:  You need at least five hours to explore the Zoo, whereas you can explore the Night Safari in three hours or less. Exploration:  At the Zoo, you get to explore the animals at your own pace. At the Night Safari, the exploration happens at the Tram’s pace. Crowd:  Since the Zoo is open for longer hours the crowd seems spread out and the Night Safari seems crowded because it is only open for five hours per day. Animals:  At the Singapore Zoo, you get to see all the animals, while at the Singapore Night Safari, you can only see the nocturnal animals Cost:  At approximately S$48 for an adult ticket the Zoo is cheaper than the Night Safari, where the tickets are priced at S$50. Photos:  At the Singapore Zoo, you can take photographs, but you can’t during the Night Safari because it is dark and flash is not allowed.

Sources # Mandai.com # Visitsingapore.com # Tripadvisor.com # Wikipedia.org The travel specialists at TheBetterVacation.com use only high-quality sources while researching & writing their articles. We make every attempt to keep our content current, reliable and trustworthy .

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Singapore Zoo: All You Need to know about the Zoo

• June 16, 2022
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The Singapore Zoo is widely regarded as one of the world’s top zoos. In addition, both animals and guests will be happy here. This zoo is proud of the fact that they try to keep animals in places that are as close to their natural habitat as possible.

More than 2,500 species of animals, including endangered ones, may be found here. The Singapore government provided a $9 million subsidy for the construction of this enormous animal home. The zoo also celebrated its 40th anniversary this year.

Since the zoo officially opened, there have been no incidents of animals harming visitors. This is a place where safety is a top priority. Water-filled ditches with clear glass walls are used instead of cages and fences.

Tourists will not get disoriented despite the size of the area since there are plenty of signs pointing them in the right direction. Visitors will be able to decipher what’s going on even if they don’t speak English.

The zoo’s recreated habitats are of great importance. As an example, you can visit the Ethiopian valley, the jungles, and the deserts while on your travels.

On the other hand, Singaporeans are also big fans of strolling around the zoo all day. This is a popular spot for residents to have weddings and anniversaries, as well as intimate rendezvouses. All of these services are officially provided by the zoo’s management.

Visitors like how easily they can get to the zoo. Because the park is so extensive, you may want to take a “tram” trip to get a sense of where you want to go first. If it suddenly starts raining, you may hide beneath one of the many awnings around the area.

If, on the other hand, you’ve had enough of the blistering heat, there’s an air-conditioned area for you. In addition, you’ll find soft-drink coolers all throughout the place. If you’re willing to pay a charge, of course.

A wide variety of performances featuring animals are held in the zoo.

If you’d like, you may help feed the inhabitants; upon arrival, you’ll be given a schedule of animals to consume. The “Night Safari” program, Jurong Bird Park, and Butterfly Park are also options.

Visit the animals that call the Singapore Zoo home and learn about their lives. Admission to the Singapore Zoo includes a guided tram tour. You can see pandas, elephants, tigers, lions, and so much more! From a glass observatory or a raised platform, you can watch the animals in all their glory.

What to watch at Singapore Zoo?

It takes at least a whole day to view the zoo in Singapore, and it is much better at night when the night safari begins. The daytime program continues in the nearby night zoo, which is a separate animal park.

You may enjoy the dusk from the comfort of an electric train, where you can see wildlife like night owls, while another person takes a walk, which is certain to be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

The day zoo’s grounds are enormous. Wagons are welcome here as well, but seeing the local wildlife on foot is recommended to avoid missing anything noteworthy. You’ll receive beautiful photo frames as a gift.

There are lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, tigers (including the extremely rare white tigers), tens of thousands of monkeys, and countless more creatures. A kangaroo, for instance. The Singapore Zoo is awe-inspiring to visitors from all around the world. Some creatures, like Proboscis monkeys, are only found here and nowhere else.

Locals on the island of Borneo referred to these unusual animals as “Irish,” an insult. They were given this moniker because of their likeness to the earliest colonialists from Ireland, who had red skin, huge bellies, and extended noses.

Only in Malay Borneo can these monkeys be found in nature, although they are usually extinct in zoos, with the exception of Singapore’s zoo, where they are well cared for.

The Komodo dragon is another one-of-a-kind exhibit at the zoo, which can only be found in the wild on the two small islands of Komodo and Rincha in the Indian Ocean. Monitor lizards from a long time ago are still around as silent reminders of the past.

For animal lovers and scholars alike, the Singapore Zoo offers an unbridled opportunity for exploration; even after many visits, you’ll find new surprises and delights lurking around every corner.

How to go to Singapore zoo:

By taking the subway to Choa Chu Kang station, you may then get the 927 bus to the Singapore Zoo. You may take the subway to Ang Mo Kio and then bus number 138 to go to your destination. The cost of a one-way ticket with a transfer is around $6. For a round-trip fare of 40 SGD, take a cab from the city center. If you’re traveling with your family, the additional cost isn’t that much, and the time savings can be more than an hour.

Animals in Singapore Zoo:

Singapore zoo location:.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826

Singapore Zoo opening hours:

• 8.30am – 6.00pm (Last entry at 5.00pm)
• The Zoo is open all days of the year.

Singapore Zoo Night Safari opening hours:

• 6:30pm–12am
• The Safari is open all days of the year.

Singapore zoo ticket pricing as of 2022:

Ticket price for residents:, ticket price for non-residents:, book tickets here: (including combo promos, and discount coupons:, singapore zoo shows:.

• https://www.mandai.com/en/singapore-zoo.html
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Zoo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is singapore zoo famous for.

Orangutans are the star attraction of Singapore’s Zoo, which is also home to the world’s best-known free-ranging orangutan exhibit. One of Singapore’s approved animal rescue centers, the Singapore Zoo is also involved in national and regional conservation efforts.

What should I wear to Singapore Zoo?

Light-colored, comfy clothing is a must: whether pants or shorts or jeans (which I wear daily). for the baby, those little battery-operated fans will be useful. I wear shorts and a T-shirt.

What if it rains in the Singapore zoo?

If the rain gets too heavy, hop on our tram or seek shelter in one of the pavilions around the zoo. You may also choose to continue your wild adventure at River Safari which is mostly sheltered.

Can I bring food into Singapore Zoo?

Yes, while food options are available at the restaurants, They do understand that some guests may need to bring their own food into the park for various reasons. Wild macaques in the parks associate baby prams and plastic bags with food. These macaques are not part of the zoo collection.

What time is best to visit the zoo?

The mornings and afternoons are the best times to visit the animals. The good news is that no matter the time of day, you will likely find many animals visible and active in their exhibits.

Can you do Singapore Zoo and River Safari same day?

Yes you can combine both the river safari and the zoo trips in a single day,. River safari is more relaxed one and will not take you more than an hour or so unless you are a detailed person and want to take pics at every angles and poses

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Fans, showers, icy treats: How the Singapore Zoo is helping animals beat the heat

SINGAPORE - Adi looked like he was doing a rain dance. 

With the sun hanging high overhead, the Bornean orang utan did a little jig with his arms stretched high towards the sky.

Soon enough, the “rains” did come, and Adi welcomed the cooling water with his mouth wide open.

These showers were not from the heavens, but from hoses wielded by zookeepers at the Singapore Zoo.

With El Nino’s warmth projected to make the already warm months of April and May even hotter, the Zoo is rolling out a raft of measures – including hosing down their animals more often – as a respite from the heat.

“Ice-based enrichment”, or fruits and vegetables frozen in ice blocks, are also given to the animals to keep them mentally and physically engaged during hotter periods, said Dr Luis Neves, vice-president of animal care at Mandai Wildlife Group, which manages the four wildlife parks, including the Singapore Zoo.

Zookeepers also ensure that animals always have access to fresh water within their exhibits, he said, and animal care teams monitor the animals under their charge closely.

“Besides ensuring sufficient shade in the habitats and providing water sources, we adjust activities such as outdoor training to earlier or later parts of the day when it is cooler, where necessary,” Dr Neves said.

Dr Neves was responding to queries from The Straits Times, following ST’s earlier report on March 31 that highlighted how April and May – among the warmest months of the year – could get hotter due to the lingering effects of the climate phenomenon known as El Nino.

He added that measures to keep animals cool had been built into the wildlife habitats and support areas, given Singapore’s location in the tropics. He said: “The animals are provided with a variety of shaded areas within their habitats and access to support areas.”

These support areas are places located at the back of each exhibit, where the animals can sleep and rest. Most of these support areas are installed with fans to cool the animals down and hoses that the zookeepers can switch on to provide the animals with showers when the days get hot.

But Dr Neves noted that some animals – such as orang utans, elephants and pigs – are more vulnerable to heat. These animals have certain features that make them more prone to overheating, such as thick body hair, or the lack of sweat glands. 

Zookeepers monitor these animals even more closely to ensure they are coping well with the higher temperatures.

“Orang utans have thick body hair coats, which can cause their core body temperature to rise and overheat if exposed to elevated temperatures for prolonged periods,” said Dr Neves.

Head zookeeper Jeremy Chew, 50, said his team monitors the orang utans closely and hoses them as and when required, more so during the warmer periods.

Zookeepers also actively look out for signs of heat stress, including panting, a lack of appetite and ruffling of body coat fur or feathers, according to Dr Neves.

“Checks are conducted daily, with increased frequency for species that are more vulnerable to heat such as orang utans, elephants, pigs, as well as younger and older animals regardless of species,” he said.

As for elephants and pigs, these animals do not have sweat glands, so their bodies have difficulty regulating temperature under prolonged exposure to extreme heat , Dr Neves added.

During a particularly sunny afternoon on March 20, Asian elephants Aprila and Gambir were seen digging into their icy treats.

Using their trunks, they would drop blocks of ice filled with fruits and vegetables onto the ground, so that the blocks would shatter into chunks of icy watermelon, carrots and durians, making it easier for them to munch on the sweet treats.

Red river hogs enjoy their frozen treats just as much as the elephants. Chari and Chinko – who are brothers – were observed biting into and breaking the ice blocks to get to the carrots and honeydew slices embedded within.

The habitat in which the red river hogs reside includes a small pool where they can swim and play in, as well as support areas where they sleep and rest.

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Safari World: Oman’s Largest Zoo Opens To Travellers After Eid al-Fitr

Safari world, oman's largest zoo spanning 150,000 sq km, is all set to welcome visitors with 300 animals, a day after eid al-fitr..

By: Pyusha Chatterjee Published: Apr 03, 2024 07:25 PM UTC

Exciting news for travellers visiting Oman during Eid al-Fitr, as the sultanate is all set to open its doors to Safari World, the country’s largest zoo, a day later.

Spread across 150,000 square kilometres and home to over 300 animals, including rare species, Safari World promises a day full of adventure for wildlife enthusiasts .

Safari World: Everything you need to know about Oman’s largest zoo

Situated in Ibra, one of Oman’s oldest cities steeped in history, Safari World boasts diverse wildlife, including tigers, alligators, zebras, lions, deer, and exotic animals such as the Arabian oryx. Plans are underway to expand the zoo’s offerings, with reports indicating an eventual animal count of 1,000 in the coming months.

While many animals are locally sourced, others hail from countries in Europe, Africa , and Asia. With its expansive size and impressive animal collection, this zoo is poised to become a major attraction in Oman.

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The facility will feature a water theme park and a dedicated entertainment area for families. Additionally, it will host designated days for school visits with educational experiences for children.

According to the Oman Daily Observer , Khalfan Saeed Al Mamari, an educator and one of the zoo’s promoters, expressed that the opening of Oman’s largest zoo on the second day of Eid al-Fitr will further elevate the country’s presence on the global tourism stage.

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Moscow International Business Center (Moscow City)

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What can you do at Moscow City?

• Dine in style: Moscow City is home to 100+ cafes and restaurants, including Europe’s highest restaurant and ice-cream shop
• See Moscow like never before: Ascend to one of Moscow City’s observation decks for an unparalleled panorama of Moscow
• Admire world-class architecture: Each of Moscow City’s skyscrapers has distinctive architecture and design
• Learn something new: Visit the Museum of High-Rise Architecture in Moscow or the Metro Museum

Moscow City is a multifunctional complex in the west of Moscow, which has come to represent the booming business of Russia’s capital. Its skyscrapers enrich Moscow’s skyline, contrasting the medieval cupolas and Stalinist high-rises. Visitors to Moscow City can enjoy entertainment high in the sky, as the complex is home not just to offices, but to restaurants, cinemas, viewing platforms, and museums.

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History of Moscow City

Moscow City was first conceived in 1991 by honoured Soviet architect Boris Tkhor, who proposed to construct a business center in Moscow. It would be complete with gleaming skyscrapers rivalling those of New York and London, to reflect the new life and growing ambitions of post-Soviet Russia.

The chosen site was a stone quarry and disused industrial zone in western Moscow, in between the Third Ring Road and Moskva River. Initially, the territory was divided into 20 sections arranged in a horseshoe shape around a central zone. The skyscrapers would increase in height as they spiralled around the central section, with shorter structures built on the waterfront to give the taller buildings behind a view of the river. 

Architect Gennady Sirota, who contributed to iconic projects such as the Olympic Sports Complex on Prospekt Mira, was selected as the chief architect, and many other world-famous architects were attracted to Moscow to realise their visions in Moscow City.

What can you see and do at Moscow City?

Where Moscow’s cityscape was once dominated by Stalin’s Seven Sisters skyscrapers , this is no more. Moscow City is home to eight of Russia’s ten tallest buildings, six of which exceed 300 metres in height. More buildings are still under construction there today, including the One Tower (which will be Europe’s second-tallest building). Once completed, Moscow City will comprise more than 20 innovative structures.

Each of Moscow City’s skyscrapers was designed by its own architect, lending the cluster of skyscrapers a unique appearance. Aside from being a site of architectural wonder, Moscow City is a place for leisure and entertainment with over 100 cafes and restaurants, exhibition spaces, cinemas, viewing platforms, and more.

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Federation Tower

• East Tower: 374m, 97 floors; West Tower: 243m, 63 floors
• Completed in 2017
• Architects: Sergey Tchoban and Peter Schweger

The East Federation Tower is the tallest building in Moscow, and the second-tallest building in Europe after the Lakhta Centre in St Petersburg. Visitors can enjoy a luxurious meal of seafood, truffles or steak at restaurant ‘Sixty’ on the 62nd floor of the West Tower, or visit Europe’s highest observation deck, ‘Panorama 360’, on the 89th floor of the East Tower.

Did you know? The ice cream and chocolate shop on the 360 observation deck are the highest in the world!

• South Tower: 354m, 85 floors; North Tower: 254m, 49 floors
• Completed in 2015
• Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP

The South OKO Tower is the third-tallest building in Russia and Europe. Here, you can visit ‘Ruski’ to dine on hearty Russian cuisine cooked on a real Russian stove, and have a drink in the ice bar. Alternatively, visit restaurant, nightclub and performance space ‘Birds’; the restaurant is the highest in Europe, situated on the 86th floor roof terrace alongside an observation deck. The OKO Towers are also home to karaoke club ‘City Voice’.

Did you know? Underneath OKO Towers is the largest underground parking in Europe, with 16 levels and 3,400 parking spaces.

Mercury Tower

• 339m tall, 75 floors
• Architects : Mikhail Posokhin, Frank Williams, Gennady Sirota

Another multifunctional skyscraper, which was designed as the first truly ‘green’ building in Moscow. The Mercury Tower has a distinct geometric shape and copper-coloured glazing, and was the tallest building in Europe upon completion. Visit ‘More i myaso’ (Sea and meat) on the first floor of the tower to enjoy European and Mediterranean cuisine whilst surrounded by greenery. On the 2nd and 40th floors a modern art gallery, the ‘ILONA-K artspace’, has just opened.

City of Capitals

• Moscow Tower: 302m, 76 floors; St Petersburg Tower: 257m, 65 floors
• Completed in 2009
• Architect: Bureau NBBJ

The unique geometric design of the City of Capitals towers resembles stacks of rotating blocks, and is rooted in Constructivism of the early Soviet period (many Soviet Constructivist buildings can be found in Moscow). Visitors to the Moscow Tower can enjoy a range of cuisines – traditional Italian dishes on the summer terrace of ‘Tutto Bene’, Panasian cuisine in the tropical luxury of the ‘Bamboo Bar’ on the 1st floor’, and poke or smoothie bowls at ‘Soul in the Bowl’ cafe on the 80th floor.

Tower on the Embankment

• Tower A: 84m; Tower B:127m; Tower C: 268m, 61 floors
• Completed in 2007
• Architects: Vehbi Inan and Olcay Erturk

After completion, the Tower on the Embankment was the tallest building in Europe, and is now the 13th tallest. It houses the headquarters of several large Russian and international  companies, including IBM and KPMG. There are two cafes located on the 1st floor of Tower C – self-service café ‘Obed Bufet’ (Lunch Buffet) and Bakery Chain ‘Khleb Nasushchny’ (Daily Bread).

Evolution Tower

• 255m tall, 54 floors
• Architects: Philip Nikandrov and RMJM Scotland Ltd

Evolution is Moscow City’s most recognisable tower, and the 11th tallest building in Russia. Its façade is a true architectural marvel, comprising continuous strips of curved glazing spiralling high into  the sky. According to the architect, Philip Nikandrov, the spiral shape of the tower honours centuries of architectural design in Russia, from the onion domes of St Basil's Cathedral to Vladimir Shukhov’s Tatlin Tower, a masterpiece of Constructivist design. Outside the Evolution tower is a landscaped terrace and pedestrian zone descending to the Presnenskaya Embankment, which was also designed by Nikandrov.

Did you know? Moscow’s largest wedding palace was supposed to be built on the site of the Evolution tower, though the project was abandoned.

• 239m tall, 60 floors
• Completed in 2011

Imperia’s interesting design has a curved roof and an arched glass façade. Inside the tower are various cafes including ‘City Friends’ for all-day breakfasts and light lunches, ‘Mama in the City’ for simple meals of Russian cuisine, and ‘abc kitchen’ for European and Indian-inspired dishes. Alternatively, visit ‘High Bar’ on the 56th floor for cocktails with a view. In Imperia you’ll also find the Museum of High-Rise Construction in Moscow (suitably located on the 56th floor), and the Camera Immersive Theatre.

Did you know? Inside Vystavochnaya metro station is the Metro Museum , dedicated to the history of the beautiful Moscow Metro!

• 130m tall, 26 floors
• Completed in 2001
• Architect: Boris Tkhor

Tower 2000 was Moscow City’s first tower. It stands on the opposite bank of the Moskva River, and houses a viewing platform from which visitors can admire an unparalleled panorama of Moscow City. The Bagration Bridge reaches across the river from the tower to Moscow City, and underneath are piers from where you can take boat trips.

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Afimall is Moscow’s largest entertainment and shopping complex, home to 450 shops, cafes and restaurants, a cinema, and a virtual-reality game park. The shopping centre is located in the central section of Moscow City, and a cinema and concert hall are currently under construction there.

What’s nearby?

Sechenov Botanical Gardens: The botanical gardens of the First Moscow State Medical University was created for students’ training and research in 1946. Today it is open for free visits, and is home to a large arboretum.

Park Krasnaya Presnya: This park belonged to the Studenets estate of the Gagarin princes. It is a monument of 18th and 19th century landscaping, with Dutch ponds, ornate bridges, and tree-lined alleys. There are also sports facilities, sports equipment rental, and cafes.

Photo by Akkit  on Wikipedia

Essential information for visitors

Website: https://www.citymoscow.ru/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +7 (495) 730-23-33

Nearest metro: Mezhdunarodnaya (closest to the skyscrapers), Delovoy Tsentr (underneath Afimall), Vystavochnaya (closest to Expocentre)

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The Red Square and beyond: a guide to Moscow’s neighbourhoods

Apr 23, 2019 • 6 min read

The Red Square, Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow at night © Mordolff / Getty Images

One of the world’s largest cities, Moscow is a true metropolis whose ancient neighbourhoods are interspersed with newly built high-rises, inhabited by people from all over the former Soviet Union.

It’s also the city of rings: the innermost is the Kremlin itself; further away are the former defensive rings, Boulevard Ring and Garden Ring; still further are the Third Ring Road and the MKAD, which delineates the city’s borders. There’s an ongoing joke that Moscow Mayor is the Lord of the Rings. Most sights are contained within the Garden Ring, although for some more authentic neighbourhoods one has to venture further out. To help you explore Moscow’s diversity, we picked our favourite ’hoods – but this list is by no means exhaustive.

The Red Square and around

It can be argued that Moscow, or even the whole of Russia, starts at the  Red Square  – it’s an absolute must-see for any visitor. After standing in line to check out Lenin’s granite  mausoleum , go to GUM , Moscow's oldest department store. Full of luxury shops, it’s famous for the glass roof designed by one of Russia’s most celebrated architects, Vladimir Shukhov. Apart from architectural wonders, GUM has several places to eat including the Soviet-style cafeteria Stolovaya No 57 where you can sample mysterious-sounding delicacies such as the ‘herring in a fur coat’.

On the opposite side of GUM, Kremlin ’s walls and towers rise above the Red Square. Walk through the Alexander Garden  and past the grotto to the Kremlin’s entrance. It’s a treasure trove for any art and history lover: ancient gold-domed churches, icons galore and the resting place of Moscow tsars.

On the other side of the Red Square is Moscow's symbol,  St Basil's Cathedral with its multi-colored domes. Right behind it is the newly built Zaryadye Park , which showcases flora from all over Russia; another attraction is the floating bridge jutting out above the embankment and the Moscow river. A glass pavilion nearby hosts Voskhod , a space-themed restaurant with dishes from all 15 former Soviet Union republics. It’s a perfect spot for a classy evening meal and there’s often live music.

Patriarch’s Ponds

The Patriarch’s Ponds (aka Patriki) is a historical neighbourhood, celebrated in Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita . Located right off Tverskaya street, Moscow’s main thoroughfare, Patriki recently became the city’s most happening quarter. It has some of the most elegant architecture, including several buildings by art-nouveau genius Fyodor Shekhtel. Narrow streets here have a cozy feel, with recently widened sidewalks and bike lanes. In the summer it becomes party central.

Start by checking out free exhibitions or one of the cutting-edge performances at the experimental theatre Praktika . But make no mistake, the neighbourhood’s main attraction are its bars and restaurants. Patriki’s residents are well-off Russians and expats, so it’s no wonder that  Moscow’s recent culinary revolution started here. Uilliam’s , one of the pioneers of this foodie movement, still rules over the scene with its floor-to-ceiling windows. Also try AQ Chicken  for everything chicken-related, Patara  for a taste of Georgian cuisine, and Cutfish for some great sushi. Finish your gastronomic tour with original cocktails at Pinch or the Moscow outpost of NYC restaurant Saxon+Parole .

Around Kursky train station

For a long time, Kursky train station was surrounded by semi-abandoned factories and the area was best avoided. It all changed in the late 2000s, when a dilapidated wine factory was turned into Winzavod , a mecca for fans of contemporary art. Today these red-brick buildings are occupied by some of Moscow’s leading galleries. After taking in all the art, pop in the small wine bar Barrell  for a glass from burgeoning wineries of Russia’s south or grab a bite at Khitrye Lyudi  cafe.

Right next to Winzavod is Artplay , another refurbished factory full of design and furniture shops and large exhibition spaces.  It’s also home to  Pluton , one of the latest additions to Moscow’s dance scene. Other Pluton residents are the multimedia art gallery Proun  and another lunch option,  Shanhaika , with authentic Chinese cuisine.

A short walk away is Arma, where a cluster of circular gas holders has been turned into offices, restaurants and clubs including Gazgolder  (it belongs to one of Russia’s most famous rappers, Basta). Apart from hip-hop concerts, Gazgolder organises regular techno parties that sometimes go non-stop from Friday to Monday.

If you’re interested in religious architecture, Taganka is the place to go. First of all, see the old Moscow at Krutitskoye Podvorye – one of those places where nothing seems to have changed in centuries. The monastery was founded in the 13th century, but in the 16th century it became the home of Moscow metropolitans and most of the surviving buildings are from that epoch. Take a tour of the grounds, and don’t miss the interior and icons of the Assumption Cathedral.

Your next stop is the Rogozhskoe settlement of ‘old believers’, a branch that split from Russian Orthodoxy in the 17th century. The settlement is dominated by an 80m-tall bell tower. The yellow-coloured Intercession Church, built in neoclassical style with baroque elements, has an important collection of icons. Next to the church grounds is the popular Trapeznaya cafeteria, with Russian food cooked using traditional recipes – a perfect spot for lunch.

A short ride away is Andronikov Monastery, which today houses the Rublyov Museum  in the old monks’ quarters. There’s a great collection of ancient Orthodox icons although none by Andrei Rublyov, who was a monk here in the 15th century. The main attraction at the monastery is the small Saviour’s Cathedral, considered the oldest surviving church in Moscow.

Finish the day at the craft-beer cluster around Taganskaya metro station. Varka offers both Russian and imported labels, with the Burger Heroes stand serving arguably the best burgers in town. Craft & Draft looks more like a respectable old-fashioned pub, with decent food, 20 beers on tap and a hundred types of bottled brews.

Khamovniki is Moscow’s ancient textile district, named after the word kham  (a type of cloth). Two main thoroughfares, Ostozhenka and Prechistenka, cut through the neighbourhood parallel to each other. The former turned into the so-called ‘Golden Mile’ of Moscow in the 1990s, with the highest real-estate prices and some of the best examples of new Russian architecture, while the latter is still mostly lined up with impressive 19th-century mansions.

Khamovniki is somewhat of a literary quarter, as several museums devoted to Russia’s best-known writers – among them  Leo Tolstoy , Alexander Pushkin  and Ivan Turgenev – popped up here during the last century. There’s also plenty to see for an art lover. The  Multimedia Art Museum regularly hosts exhibitions by some of the best photographers from all over the world, as well as contemporary art. Several galleries, including RuArts  and Kournikova Gallery , have also found home in Khamovniki.

When you’ve had your fill of literature and art, stop by Gorod Sad on Ostozhenka, an outpost of a local health-food chain, and order dishes such as pumpkin soup or grilled vegetables salads. Afterwards, head to Dom 12 , which is located just off Ostozhenka street. This restaurant and wine bar is frequented by the city’s intellectuals and its schedule includes lectures, book presentations and film screenings, while in the summer guests migrate to a lovely courtyard.

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