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Singapore Zoo: Up- close animal encounters with elephants, orangutans, zebras, and more! 

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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.

Children watching kangaroos at Singapore Zoo

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.

Family feeding elephants at Singapore Zoo

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.

A family at the Fragile forest area at Singapore Zoo

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.

A girl at the 'Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia' section at Singapore Zoo

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.

Orangutans at Singapore Zoo

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.

Ring Tailed lemur

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.

Reptile Kingdom

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.

A guest at the 'RepTopia' section at Singapore Zoo

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.

Indian Star Tortoises

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.

Siamang Gibbon

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.

A family feeding a Rhino at Singapore Zoo

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.

KidzWorld

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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:

  1. Zookeeper for a Day (kid’s edition)
    Saturdays from 9 AM to 1:45 PM
  2. Zookeeper for a Day (junior edition)
    Saturday from 9 AM - 4 PM
  3. Zoo Adventure Tour
    Daily from 9.30 AM to 11 AM & 2:30 PM to 4 PM

Backstage pass:

  1. RepTopia
    Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM
  2. Incredible Invertebrates
    Thursday & Sunday from 10 AM to 11 AM
  3. 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.

Breakfast at Singapore Zoo

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.

Singapore Zoo Animals Guide