Night Safari, Singapore Wildlife Reserve

Nocturnal wildlife park featuring guided tram and walking trails

Singapore's Night Safari at Mandai is a nocturnal zoo with tram rides, walking trails and live feeding talks. Tourists come for close views of nocturnal mammals, themed exhibits and accessible nighttime wildlife experiences.

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Night Safari, Singapore at a Glance#

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826

Website: https://www.nightsafari.com.sg

Hours: Daily 7:15pm-12:00am (last admission varies by season)

Admission: Adult SGD 49-60 depending on package; children and senior discounts available. (Check official site for current prices.)

About 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.

How to Get to Night Safari, Singapore#

Located in the Mandai area, accessible by car or the Mandai shuttle services from selected MRT stations (check current Mandai shuttle routes). By car follow signs to Mandai Reservoir Road and Mandai Lake Road; parking is available on site.

Tips for Visiting Night Safari, Singapore#

  • Book the tram plus walking trails package for the best overview and then disembark to explore the walking trails where animals are more active.
  • Arrive at opening (usually 7:15pm) to catch animals during their first active hour and avoid later admission rushes.
  • Bring insect repellent - the park's night environment invites bugs that daytime tourists rarely encounter.

Best Time to Visit Night Safari, Singapore#

Night attraction best visited in the evening; book online and arrive at opening for the best animal activity and shorter queues.

Dry Period
Feb-Apr · 25-32°C
Typical Singapore heat but fewer heavy showers; comfortable evenings at the park.
Northeast Monsoon Lull
Jun-Aug · 24-30°C
Slightly cooler nights and steady conditions for night-time wildlife activity.

Weather & Climate near Night Safari, Singapore#

Climate

Night Safari, Singapore's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2281 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 29° 26° 200 mm overcast 88% 2.4 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
February Good 23° - 30° 26° 175 mm overcast 86% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
March Good 23° - 30° 27° 180 mm overcast 84% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
April Good 23° - 31° 27° 196 mm overcast 82% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
May Good 24° - 31° 31° 174 mm overcast 83% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
June Good 24° - 30° 30° 154 mm overcast 84% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
July Good 24° - 30° 27° 147 mm overcast 85% 1.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
August Good 23° - 30° 27° 152 mm overcast 84% 1.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
September Good 23° - 30° 27° 167 mm overcast 83% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
October Good 23° - 30° 27° 195 mm overcast 83% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
November Good 23° - 30° 26° 248 mm overcast 85% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
December Good 23° - 29° 26° 293 mm overcast 88% 2.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h

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