Description

Essentials about Mandai Singapore Zoo in brief

A trip to Singapore should definitely include a visit to Mandai Singapore Zoo. With an area of about 28 hectares, home to 2,500 animals of more than 300 species, Mandai Singapore Zoo is not only one of the largest, but also one of the most beautiful and interesting in Asia. The zoo’s unique concept is that the animal enclosures mimic the natural habitat of their inhabitants as much as possible, and these are separated from the public areas by concealed or invisible moats. This allows zoo visitors to experience the animals in the zoo particularly close up.

The zones of Mandai Singapore Zoo

Mandai Singapore Zoo is divided into eleven zones. In the Australian Outback area, you can take a jeep ride to see giant kangaroos, wallabies and ruffed lizards. Cat Country is home to jaguars, leopards and lions. The Critters Longhouse is home to reptiles such as deer mice, porcupines and ground squirrels. At the Elephants of Asia facility, you can watch the pachyderms feed or mud bathe from an elevated boardwalk.

The Fragile Forest complex depicts the fragility of rainforest and mangrove ecosystems. Here, exotic insects dart through the air while flying foxes and iguanas make themselves at home in the trees. In the polar bear enclosure, you get to see the white bears up close. And in the white tiger enclosure, you can catch a glimpse of the exceptionally rare tigers. The Reptile Garden is home to impressive reptiles like the Komodo tamarin and the giant tortoise. And in Wild Africa, cheetahs, giraffes, lions, rhinos and zebras make their rounds.

The Primate Kingdom zone of Mandai Singapore Zoo deserves a special mention. It is, in fact, one of the world’s largest and best primate enclosures. The orangutan group living here is the largest captive colony in the world. In addition to the orangutans, there are nearly 40 other primate species to see, such as Javanese langurs, mute monkeys, pinché monkeys, bearded monkeys, hussar monkeys, crested baboons and crested capuchins.

The shows in Mandai Singapore Zoo

In addition, there are a variety of entertaining shows to see every day at Mandai Singapore Zoo, where a wide range of animals are introduced and can demonstrate their extraordinary abilities. At “Breakfast with an Orangutan,” visitors can interact with the orangutans. In the show “Rainforest Fights Back,” rainforest residents join animals in thwarting the destruction of the rainforest. “Elephants at Work and Play” shows how Asian elephants are used as beasts of burden. In the “Splash Safari” show, marine mammals such as seals and dolphins and pelicans show off their skills. And the “Animal Friends” show is made especially for a younger audience. Here, children learn about responsible pet ownership through the behavior of dogs and parrots.

Mandai Singapore Zoo for children

Speaking of kids, Mandai Singapore Zoo has its own adventure area for children, Rainforest Kidzworld, where the little ones can discover a dinosaur park, speed down a zipline, ride ponies and pet goats and other small animals. In addition, the Kidzranger Tour is offered for children, where kids can learn more about the work of zookeepers and even help out with certain tasks such as feeding and washing the bunnies and falabellas.

Website

mandai.com/singapore-zoo

Opening hours

Admission fees

Adults (Ages 13 – 59): $49

Children (Ages 4 – 12): $34

Seniors (Ages 60 and above): $20

Mandai Singapore Zoo also offers discounted combination tickets with the other zoos in Singapore (Mandai Bird Paradise, Mandai Night Safari and Mandai River Wonders). For more information on discounts, see the website.

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Bus lines 138 and 927: Stop S’Pore Zoo

By car:

There is a parking lot on site.