Located at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore Zoo is a must-visit attraction for any wildlife enthusiast. Covering a land area of 26 hectares, this zoo is renowned as the world’s best rainforest zoo and is home to over 4,200 animals from over 300 species, of which 34% are threatened.
In this guide, we’ll take you through the different zones and their animals, provide information of the available activities and wildlife experiences, and also touch upon the world-class animal care that makes Singapore Zoo one of the top zoos in the world.
Get ready for a wild adventure with over 4,200 animals inhabiting the lush tropical rainforests of Singapore Zoo.
Zones
1Australasia
Showcases unique wildlife from regions of Australia and New Guinea
🦘 This zone features: Tree kangaroos, Wallabies, Grey kangaroos, and Cassowaries.
2Elephants of Asia
Since their domestication over 4,000 years ago, elephants have become a significant influence on Asian culture. This Burmese-style architecture zone covers one hectare of land and showcases an all-female herd of the largest living land animals.
3Fragile Forest
This zone is a 20,000 cubic meter biodome that mimics a tropical rainforest. A journey through this zone will take you through layers of rainforest, as you encounter its furry and feathered inhabitants.
🌳 This zone features: Common crowned pigeons, Eclectus parrot, Golden lion tamarin, Jungle nymph, Lesser mousedeer, Malayan flying fox, Malayan horned frog, Nicobar pigeon, Pied imperial pigeon, Prevost’s squirrel, River toad, Spotted whistling duck, Two-toed sloth, White-faced saki monkey and Zebra dove.
4Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia
This zone recreates the extraordinary landscape of the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia and allows visitors to explore the unique Ethiopian culture.
⛰️ The zone features: Hamadryas baboon, meerkats, Nubian ibexes, and Black-backed Jackals.
5Orangutan Island and Boardwalk
Orangutans are the great apes of Asia and this zone is dedicated only to them. Explore the world’s first free-ranging orangutan exhibit, where visitors can witness these incredible creatures, swinging or foraging for food with 360° views in a unique naturalistic environment.
🦧 This zone features a family of orangutans, namely: Binton, Labu, Satria, Suria, and Veera.
6Primate Kingdom
In this zone each primate species is assigned its own ‘island’. To recreate their natural habitat, the zoo has planted plentiful trees, wild grasses, ginger, palm, and bamboo for lush greenery.
🐒 The zone features: Cotton-top tamarin, Eastern black-and-white colobus monkey, Red-shanked douc langur, Ring-tailed lemur, and White-faced saki monkey.
7Reptile Kingdom
This zone is home to a wide variety of reptiles and amphibians. The exhibit are designed to mimic the natural habitat of the reptiles and allows visitors to observe and understand their behavior and importance in the ecosystem.
🦎 This zone features: Aldabra giant tortoise, Estuarine crocodile and Komodo dragons.
8RepTopia
A snake-tacular zone in Singapore Zoo, RepTopia is home to over 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, a third of which have never been seen here before.
🐸 This zone features: Amazon milk frog, Panther chameleon, Gaboon viper, Golden poison frog, Green basilisk, Regal horned lizard and Roti snake-necked turtle.
9Tortoise Shell-ter
This zone is a naturalistic habitat that features the chelonian collection in an optimum condition, allowing them to breed and display their natural behaviours. Observe and learn about some of the world’s rarest species of tortoises.
🐢 This zone features: The Burmese star tortoise, The Indian star tortoise, and the red footed and yellow footed tortoise as well.
10Treetops Trail
This zone houses a fantastic range of animals like the siamangs and gharials. Replicating a rainforest, this zone showcases animals at different layers of the forest, from water to treetops. As you step into this zone, the first sounds you hear are definitely going to be that of the Siamangs pair - Anna and Ako, with their loud booms and barks.
🐊 This zone features: False gharial, Greater mousedeer, and Siamang.
11Wild Africa
Housing a myriad of African plain creatures the Wild Africa zone is designed to mimic the diverse range of habitats seen in Africa, from tropical rainforests to harsh deserts. From the herbivorous hoofstock like zebras and giraffes to predators like cheetahs and lions, this zone is a mixed habitat.
🌍 This zone features: African painted dogs, African lions, Giraffes, Meerkats, White rhinoceros, and more.
12KidzWorld
Home of the Ranger Buddies*, this zone has something for every child - from up-close animal interactions to interactive (water and sensory) play. In this zone, learning meets fun with, experiences designed to spark and grow a love for animals, wildlife, and nature.
🧒 *Ranger Buddies is an edutainment program aimed at nurturing every child to become a future-ready and responsible global citizen by driving positive change for themselves, others, and the world at large.
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Animals you get to see
Singapore Zoo's world-famous naturalistic exhibits offer many opportunities to experience the wonders of wildlife, with more than 4,200 animals of over 300 species, of which 34 per cent are threatened.
Click here to view the park map and discover the zones and animals with ease.
Activities to enjoy!
Feed the animals
Wildlife experiences
Private tours:
- Zookeeper for a Day (kid’s edition)
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1:45 PM - Zookeeper for a Day (junior edition)
Saturday from 9 AM - 4 PM - Zoo Adventure Tour
Daily from 9.30 AM to 11 AM & 2:30 PM to 4 PM
Backstage pass:
- RepTopia
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM - Incredible Invertebrates
Thursday & Sunday from 10 AM to 11 AM - Elephant Encounters
Daily from 2 PM to 3 PM Find out more here
Keeper talks
Elephant Keeper Talk*
Timings: Daily at 11:30 AM
Location: Elephants of Asia
Primate Kingdom Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 11 AM & 2 PM
Location: Starts at Black-and-Gold Howler Monkey
Orangutan Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 11 AM & 3:30 PM
Location: Free-Ranging Orangutan Island
Proboscis Monkey Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 11:30 AM
Location: Rainforest Walk
Gibbon Island Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 1:30 PM
Location: Gibbon Island
African Lion Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 1:25 PM
Location: Wild Africa
Meerkat Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 1:30 PM
Location: Wild Africa
Cheetah Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 1:35 PM
Location: Wild Africa
African Painted Dog Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 1:40 PM
Location: Wild Africa
Pygmy Hippo Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 2:30 PM
Location: Pygmy Hippo Exhibit
Indian Gharial Keeper Talk
Timings: Tuesday & Friday at 2:30 PM
Location: Sungei Buaya
Malayan Tiger Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 2:40 PM
Location: Tiger Exhibit
Goat Interaction
Timings: 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: Animal Land, KidzWorld
Fossa Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 3:30 PM
Location: Fossa Exhibit
Celebes Crested Macaque Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 4:15 PM
Location: SPH Foundation Conservation Centre
Chimpanzee Keeper Talk
Timings: Daily at 4:35 PM
Location: Chimpanzee Exhibit
Caiman Lizard Keeper Talk
Timings: Check on-site
Location: RedTopia
Otter Keeper Talk
Timings: Check on-site
Location: Otter Exhibit
Little Paws
Location: Little Paws, KidzWorld
Animal Land
Location: KidzWorld
Pack Walk
Timings: Daily at 4:15 PM
Location: KidzWorld’s Entrance
Check out the latest timings and updates here.
Presentations you shouldn't miss!
🌊 Splash Safari
Watch the California sea lion make a splash as it gracefully glides on water, balances a ball on its nose, and many such special moments.
Timings: Daily at 10:30 AM and 5 PM (weather permitting)
Location: Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
🦓 Animal Buddies
Lively animal presentations where you learn more about the animals and pet responsibility. Meet, learn, and dance with our animal stars!
- Animal Friends Presentation & Meet the Stars: Daily at 11 AM and 2 PM |
Location: Animal Buddies, KidzWorld - Dance your heart out: Daily at 4 PM
Location: Animal Buddies, KidzWorld
🌳 Into the Wild
Discover a diverse array of species like never before and immerse yourself in the remarkable lives of creatures from around the globe.
Timings: Daily at 12 PM and 2:30 PM
Location: Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
Check out the latest schedules here.
🍳 Breakfast in the Wild
Start your day with an iconic dining experience in the heart of the charming rainforests. Meeting wildlife ambassadors and keepers and listen to stories of the animal kingdom as you savor a planet-friendly breakfast buffet spread.
Timings: Daily from 9 AM - 10.30 AM
Location: Ah Meng Restaurant (Terrace)
Find out more here.