Night Safari, Singapore

Night Safari in Singapore is a purpose-built nocturnal wildlife park located in the Mandai nature precinct, adjacent to the Singapore Zoo. It opened in 1994 as the world’s first park dedicated to nocturnal species and remains focused on showcasing animals active at night.

The park occupies a woodland setting with a guided tram circuit that traverses the main animal habitats, supplemented by several walking trails that let visitors explore smaller enclosures and viewpoints on foot. Night-time presentations and interpretive talks are scheduled through the evening, and the layout emphasizes low-light viewing techniques and animal behaviour after dark.

Night Safari functions as part of Singapore’s larger Mandai wildlife cluster and is managed with visitor flow and animal welfare in mind; its after-dark opening is the primary reason most visitors come, rather than daytime zoo experiences.

Located in the Mandai area of northern Singapore, the park sits beside the Singapore Zoo and within a short drive of central Singapore, making it accessible for evening visits.

• First nocturnal wildlife park: Opened in 1994, it was established as the world's first wildlife park designed specifically for nocturnal species and remains focused on night-time animal activity.
• Visiting tip: Park operations begin after dusk; the tram provides the easiest comprehensive route for first-time visitors while walking trails offer closer encounters.

What to See #

• Tram ride: A guided electric tram that runs a circuit through the park's main habitats and provides a narrated overview of nocturnal animal enclosures and behaviour.
• Walking trails: Several themed walking trails that allow closer viewing of nocturnal species and habitats, including short loops that pass through open and forested enclosures.