Visiting Singapore zoo: A real treat for wildlife lovers

With the arrival of summer time, zoos across the globe are rolling out the red carpet. Taking a peek into your favorite animals up close could definitely be an exciting experience. Are you an animal lover? If so, visiting the Singapore zoo would be a real treat. The Singapore Zoo, also known as the Mandai Zoo, is a haven for marvelous wildlife, as well as a fun paradise for animal lovers and families alike.

Home to over 2,800 animals from more than 300 species of mammals, birds and reptiles, Singapore zoo is a popular destination that offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages. Here we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do and see at Singapore zoo.

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The Singapore Zoo is renowned for its open wildlife concept that brings you closer to nature and animals. Visitors can utilize the Singapore Zoo tickets to interact with the animals and take part in token feeding sessions. When you experience the Singapore Zoo, feel free to let your imagination run wild. During keeper talks or free-range animal encounters and monitored animal feedings, you can get up close to the animals or interact with them at your own pace.

The privileged VIP Wildlife Tours at the zoo will take you to embark on an amazing wildlife journey, which will leave you with great impression. It’s recommended that visitors can get a “backstage pass” and let staff drive you around in a buggy to some of the best exhibits. And you can also take a behind-the-scenes look at how workers in the zoo care for animals.

For guests who have Singapore zoo tickets, they could have an opportunity to witness specialized animals shows and see the astonishing talents and tricks that trained animals play. In general, many shows will play twice a day and each would take around 15 to 20 minutes. Some of the best shows you can’t miss are Splash Safari, Animal Friends, Rainforest fights back and Elephant Presentation.

Guests can have a chance to take part in regular feeding sessions with the qualified keepers to know more animals in the zoo. The interactive programme in the zoo would help you learn about the zoo’s intriguing peculiarities and features through engaging with the zoo keepers.

For toddlers and children, Singapore zoo has many kinds of activities and displays that allows them to interact with adorable tamed and abandoned animals in the Animal Pals presentation. In the wet play area, they can also enjoy the appealing of a carousel ride with tigers, rhinos and even dinosaurs.

1. Remember not to wear strong scented perfume as animals are sensitive to odor

2. Please arrive at the venue at least 45 minutes before your preferred time

3. All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival

4. Upon arrival, every visitor must present identification evidence

5. Any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc are not allowed to be carried by guests

6. Wi-Fi is available throughout the park

Here are the standard ticket prices for admission to Singapore zoo:

Notes:

1. Kids in the age group of 0-2 could go free of charge

2. Children between age 3-12 will be charged S$33

3. Individuals above the age of 12 will be considered as adults and need to be charged as much as adults do.

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Last entry at 5:00 p.m.

Recommended visiting hours: one day

By Car/Cab: The Singapore zoo is around 13km from the city center and visitors can reach the zoo via Upper Thomson Rd within 20 minutes.

By Bus: Visitors need to get off at the Singapore Zoo Station and then take a 10-minute walk to arrive at the destination.

By MRT: Visitors can take the North-South MRT Line, and stop at:

1. Khatib, NS14, then take Mandai Khatib Shuttle

2. Choa Chu Kang, NS4, then take connecting bus 927

3. Ang Mo Kio, NS 6, then take connecting bus 138M