Night Safari — Zoo in Central Water Catchment

Night Safari and its collection

Night Safari, opened in 1994, is a zoo in Singapore, Singapore.

Mandai Wildlife Reserve operates five parks, this one alongside River Wonders, Bird Paradise, Rainforest Wild ASIA and the Singapore Zoo. Rather than reversing animals' cycles inside a nocturnal house, the whole open-air zoo simply runs from 7pm to midnight. It takes up 35 ha of secondary rainforest beside Upper Seletar Reservoir and the Singapore Zoo, cost S$63 million to build and was formally opened on 26 May 1994.

History

Ong Swee Law, once executive chairman of the Singapore Zoo, floated the idea of a nocturnal park in the 1980s. Built for S$63 million on 35 hectares of secondary rainforest next to the Singapore Zoo and Upper Seletar Reservoir, it was formally opened on 26 May 1994.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include Malayan tapirs, lions, elephants, Tasmanian devils and Sunda pangolins.

Exhibits

The Pangolin Trail, once the Fishing Cat Trail, shows nocturnal species mainly from Asia and South America, while the Leopard Trail holds Asian rainforest species including clouded leopards, together with a walkthrough flying fox aviary. A Tasmanian Devil Trail opened in 2012, with a wallaby walkthrough and enclosures for other nocturnal Australian species. The Creatures of the Night show is a draw and carries conservation and sustainability messages.

Things to do

Things to do include Safari Adventure Tram and Indian Rhinoceros Feeding.

What the venue says

• There are various dining spots available right at the park, most notably the rustic _Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant_ , which serves local and international favorites.
• Shared multi-story parking facilities are available on-site within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve precinct, servicing the Night Safari, Singapore Zoo, and River Wonders.
• Plan your visit with the help of our sensory-friendly map and access guide map.