The Night Safari entry ticket
Admission to the evening wildlife park with a complimentary tram ride, four walking trails and the Creatures of the Night presentation. Non-refundable, and the time slot is reserved with the park after booking.
Is it worth a night?
Is the Night Safari in Singapore worth it?
The short answer
Mostly yes, for visitors who like watching animals after dark and can live with two conditions. The ticket cannot be refunded, and after booking every guest must reserve a time slot on the park's own portal. The booking page rates the ticket 4.1 from 621 reviews, with value for money at 3.8 out of 5. The park keeps its light low on purpose, so expect shadows as well as animals.
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What it is
A wildlife park that opens only in the evening, with a complimentary tram ride through themed zones and four walking trails. The ticket covers admission and the tram, and the Creatures of the Night presentation is listed among the highlights. Food and drink are bought on site.
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What it is not
Not the Singapore Zoo next door, which this ticket does not include. Not a guarantee of any one animal, because the animals move as they like. Not a ticket you can cancel for a refund, and not complete until you have reserved your time slot with the park.
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Check before you book
The booking page says plainly that the activity is non-refundable, and that once a reservation date is chosen on the park's portal it cannot be changed. Choose a date you are sure of, then follow the steps on the voucher the same day.
The park at a glance
- Where
- In the Mandai area, at 80 Mandai Lake Road.
- Opened
- 1994, billed as the world's first nocturnal zoo.
- Format
- A tram ride plus four walking trails.
- Hours
- Evenings only, after dark.
Tram and trails
The tram and the four trails
The park's own page lists four walking trails, and the booking page adds a tram ride through six themed zones. Expect a route like this one, with the animals the park names for each part.
- 1Tram
The Safari Adventure Tram
The tram is included in the ticket. The park's page says it has audio commentary in English, and its visitor guidance gives the ride as about half an hour depending on crowds. Stay seated with your hands and feet inside.
- 2Pangolin Trail
Small animals at ground level
The park's page lists Sunda pangolins, Asian small-clawed otters, common palm civets, leopard cats and Sunda slow lorises on this trail. Wikipedia says it was formerly the Fishing Cat Trail.
- 3Leopard Trail
Big cats and a bat walkthrough
The park invites you to watch the nightly routine of leopards, lions, civets and porcupines. Wikipedia adds clouded leopards and a walkthrough aviary for flying foxes.
- 4East Lodge Trail
Where Africa meets Asia
The park describes this trail as taking you to the crossroads of Africa and Asia. Its visitor guidance names spotted hyaenas and Asiatic lions among the animals found on the trails.
- 5Tasmanian Devil Trail
Down under after dark
The park's page says this trail takes you to the wilds of Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea, with marsupials such as sugar gliders and brush-tailed possums. Wikipedia says it opened in 2012.
Animals move, rest and rotate between exhibits, and exhibits close for refurbishment from time to time. Treat the animals named here as kinds you may see and not as a promise for any one night.
Booking and the night itself
From booking to the exit
Read the voucher for the exact steps. This is the order most visits follow.
- 1 Book
Choose a date you are sure of
The booking page shows open dates and calls the activity non-refundable. Pick the day before you pay, because the ticket cannot be refunded.
- 2 Reserve
Reserve your time slot
After booking, every guest must secure a time slot for the visit date on the park's own reservation portal, following the steps on the voucher. Once a date is chosen it cannot be changed.
- 3 Arrive
Board the tram first
The booking page says the multi-language tram boards at one station only and asks you to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. Reviewers who walked the trails first sometimes missed the tram.
- 4 Walk
Take the trails on foot
The four trails are on foot, at your own pace. Keep the flash off and leave strong perfume at the hotel.
- 5 Leave
Plan the ride back
One reviewer found getting back to the hotel late at night hard. The park lists taxi stands, ride-hailing pick-up points and a shuttle bus, so decide how you will leave before you go in.
Ticket details
What you are buying
Six terms to read before you commit to a night.
- Format
- Admission to the park with a complimentary tram ride, then four walking trails on foot.
- Refunds
- Non-refundable, as the booking page states in its cancellation policy.
- Time slot
- Reserved with the park after booking, by every guest, for the visit date. A chosen date cannot be changed.
- The tram
- Included. The multi-language tram boards at one station only, and the booking page asks you to arrive early.
- Food
- Not included. Food and drinks are bought on site, and the park suggests eating before you go in.
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible according to the booking page, which also lists a printed ticket as required. Check the voucher steps.
Photographs
The gate, the trails and the animals after dark
The entrance pavilion at night, flamingos under dim light, a serval at the Creatures of the Night presentation, a sleeping pangolin, a resting tiger and a fishing cat.
Four ways to spend a Singapore day or night
The Night Safari, and three other ways to fill a Singapore day
The first card is the evening park this site covers. The second is the daytime zoo next door, which this ticket does not include. The third is a guided evening with hotel transfers, and the fourth is a garden visit for another part of the day.
Singapore Zoo, a day ticket with tram ride
The daytime park next door, on a one-day entrance e-ticket that includes a tram ride. It is a separate ticket, and the zoo is not part of the Night Safari ticket.
A guided Night Safari with hotel transfers
A guided evening that adds the tram ride and transfers to and from your hotel, listed at four to five hours. It suits visitors who would rather not plan the way back.
Gardens by the Bay admission
An e-ticket for the gardens, a Singapore outing for a different part of the day from the Night Safari.
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Practical notes
Getting there, getting back and what to bring
The address
The park is at 80 Mandai Lake Road, in the Mandai area of Singapore. It stands beside the Singapore Zoo, which has its own ticket.
By train and shuttle
The park's page lists several train stations, each with a connecting bus. A shuttle bus runs from Khatib station and the park gives the ride as about 20 minutes.
By taxi or ride-hailing
The park names a taxi stand and a ride-hailing pick-up point at the Night Safari side. Check the pick-up point before you leave.
Getting back late
A reviewer found the late return hard and wished transport were included. Check the last shuttle details on the park's page before the night, or consider the guided option with transfers.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, insect repellent and a charged phone with the flash switched off. The park says to apply repellent and wear comfortable shoes, and to eat before going in.
Before you go
The park's page posts notices when an exhibit closes for refurbishment, and its presentations can be suspended in wet weather. Read both on the day.
More reading
Six guides to the Night Safari
- 01 Start here
Is the Night Safari worth it?
What a night at the Night Safari involves, why the rating is 4.1, who it suits, and how the non-refundable ticket and the time slot work. Read the guide → - 02 Compare
Zoo or Night Safari, or both?
How the daytime zoo and the evening park differ, what each ticket covers and how to choose when you have one free slot or two. Read the guide → - 03 Booking
The Night Safari time slot
What to do after you book, why every guest must reserve a time slot with the park, and what cannot be changed once you choose it. Read the guide → - 04 On the night
Night Safari: tram or trails?
How the tram and the four walking trails fit together, what the park names on each trail, and the rules on flash, perfume and feeding. Read the guide → - 05 Background
How the Night Safari began
Where the idea came from, why the park is kept so dark, and how its trails have changed since it opened in 1994. Read the guide → - 06 Getting there
Getting to the Night Safari
The park's own transport options by train, shuttle, taxi and ride-hailing, and how to plan the late journey back. Read the guide →
FAQ
Questions before you book
Is the Night Safari in Singapore worth it?
Mostly yes, if animals after dark appeal to you. You get a tram ride and four walking trails in a park that opens only in the evening. The booking page rates it 4.1, with value for money at 3.8 out of 5, and the light is kept low on purpose.
Is the ticket refundable?
No. The booking page states that this activity is non-refundable. Choose your date before you pay, and do not book it as a flexible option.
How does the time slot work?
After booking, every guest must reserve a time slot for the visit date on the park's own portal, following the steps on the voucher. Once you choose a date there, it cannot be changed.
Is the Singapore Zoo included?
No. The zoo is a separate park next door with its own ticket, and a reviewer notes that it is not included in this one.
Should I do the tram or the trails first?
Do the tram first. Several reviewers walked the trails first, and one missed the tram that way. The multi-language tram boards at one station, and the booking page asks you to arrive early.
Can I take photos with a flash?
No. The park prohibits flash photography and flashlights in the Night Safari so that animals are not disturbed. The booking page also asks guests not to wear strong perfume.
Is food included?
No. Food and drinks are bought on site, and the park suggests eating before you go in. One reviewer warns that monkeys near the food area can take an interest in snacks.
How do I get back to my hotel late at night?
The park lists a taxi stand, ride-hailing pick-up points and a shuttle bus to a train station. One reviewer found the return hard, so plan it first, or look at the guided option with hotel transfers.
A tram ride and four walking trails through a wildlife park that opens only after dark.
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