Night Safari Singapore: Tickets, Shows, Trails, Timings, Location & Complete Visitor Guide

Night Safari Singapore was the first nocturnal wildlife park to be opened in the world, and it was opened in 1994. The Night Safari is contrary to the old format of zoos; the park is darkened, the wilderness becomes alive, and you go to the jungles in guided tram tours, four walking paths and marvellous cultural performances.

The park, with its creatures spread on 35 hectares of rainforest, contains creatures including Asian elephants, Malayan tigers, clouded leopards, hyenas, fishing cats, and slow lorises. The park has eight geographic zones, which recreate a habitat that includes the Himalayan foothills to Southeast Asian rainforest, allowing you to experience wildlife in their natural behaviour pattern after the sun sets.

Seasonal Advice: The climate in Singapore is neither extremely hot nor cold throughout the year, but it is better to visit it after 8:00 PM when the weather is not hot, and there are not many people.

These are the best experiences that you simply cannot afford to miss:

Tram Safari Adventure – The Signature 40-Minute Wildlife Tram Ride: The most popular 40-minute guided tram ride on wildlife grounds such as the Himalayan Foothills, Equatorial Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.

Creatures of the Night Show – Must-Watch Nocturnal Animal Performance: An all-time 25-minute show of otters, civets, and other animals of the night displaying their natural behaviours.

Walking Trails at Night Safari – Leopard, Fishing Cat, Wallaby & East Lodge: Leopard Trail, Fishing Cat Trail, East Lodge Trail, and the Wallaby Trail, which offer a different experience with wildlife.

Exclusive Wildlife Tours – Premium & Behind-the-Scenes Experiences: Private buggy tours and behind-the-scenes experience at a high price, a custom-made adventure.

Dining Options at Night Safari – Best Restaurants & Cafés: At Ulu Ulu Restaurant to themed rainforest cafes have an atmospheric dinner and then travel by night through the wilderness.

• Location: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore.
• Phone: +65 6269 3411
• Hours of Opening (2025): 7:15 PM -12:00 AM ( Last Admission: 11:15 PM)
• Suggested Duration: 3-4 hours

Best To: Families, animal lovers, couples, photographers, and night adventurers.

Complete your trip to Mandai and combine the Night Safari with:

• Singapore Zoo
• River Wonders
• Bird Paradise

(This is all inside the Mandai Wildlife Reserve)

Tram Safari Adventure – Explore 7 Global Habitats: The ride on the tram is the core of the experience, a guided tour in open enclosures on the simulation of seven disparate global habitats. You should have spectacular scenes such as:

Elephants bathing at night

• Lions resting under the moon.
• Giraffes grazing silently
• Rhinos sleeping in the moon savannahs.

Pro Tip: The earlier show or tram is the best choice when it comes to shorter waits.

Creatures of the Night Show – Educational & Entertaining: An entertaining, but still informative, presentation of nightlife animals showing their instincts. You'll witness:

• Otters are doing environmentally sustainable recycling jobs.
• Hyenas are displaying their amazing jaw power.
• Civets and binturongs showing climbing skills.

Pro Tip: You are very likely to get the best seats when you arrive at least 20-25 minutes prior to the start of the show.

Leopard Trail – Best for Big Cats & Close-Up Photography

The most frequented walking pathway - you'll note:

• Clouded leopards
• Lions (through the glass tunnel)
• Flying foxes
• Civets
• Porcupines

It is an ideal path for a photographer.

Fishing Cat Trail – Quiet, Immersive Predatory Experiences

It is a silent immersive trail with:

• Fishing cats stalking prey.
• Barking deer
• Pangolins
• Giant flying squirrels
• Nocturnal birds in green ecologies.

Wallaby Trail – Australian Wildlife Encounters at Night

Based on the Australian landscapes, you will see:

• Wallabies
• Possums
• Spotted quolls
• Tawny frogmouth birds

Small, quiet and family friendly.

Dining Experiences – Ulu Ulu Restaurant & More

Fuel before or after exploring, at:

• Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant - Asian local cuisine in a homemade environment.
• Casa Italia Gelato - Dessert after safari.
• Safari Sizzle - Family bites in a hurry.

• Ideal Season: November-March
• Best Days: Weekdays (Friday is the busiest)
• Best Time: 7:15 PM or 9:15 PM slots
• To avoid: Public holidays, long weekends.

Insider Tips:

• Select subsequent trams to have less noise.
• After 10 PM, walking trails are not very crowded.
• Wear loose shoes (walk a lot).
• Carry mosquito repellent.

From Downtown Singapore

• Taxi: 20-25 mins
• MRT + Bus: North-South Line to Khatib - Mandai Khatib Shuttle.
• Mandai Shuttle: SGD 1 one-way

From Changi Airport

• Taxi: 35-40 mins
• MRT: Tanah Merah - Changi - Bishan - Shuttle - Khatib.

• Ticket reservations are done online to keep the desired times.
• Enjoy the shows of the Creatures of the Night either at 7:30 PM or 9:00 PM.
• Dine before the crowd - restaurants fill at 7 PM.
• Flash photography should not be used (out of respect for the animal).
• Merging two Mandai parks is cost-saving.

• Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant that serves Indian, Malay and Chinese food.
• Snacks and evening drinks are served at the entrance plaza.
• Night Safari Shop that sells plush toys, environmentally friendly souvenirs and wildlife items.

Evening:

• 310 PM - Enter and get acquainted with the entrance.
• 7:15 PM - Dinner at Ulu Ulu
• 7:30 PM - "Creatures of the Night" performance.
• 8:15 PM - Tram Safari Adventure
• 9:00 PM - Explore Leopard Trail
• 9:45 PM - Walk the Fishing Cat Trail
• 10.30 PM - Wallaby Trail walk

• The Himalayan Foothill tramp ride
• Creatures of the Night show
• Leopard Trail-- leopards! Leopards!
• Asian elephant encounters
• Night operations on the Entrance Plaza.

The Night Safari Singapore is an ideal combination of good adventure and conservation narrative stories- and more so, it is one of the rarest nighttime entertainments in the world. With or without a family getaway or a love holiday, this enchanted wildlife park gives your Singapore visit an amazing after-dark touch. In case you are planning your holiday in Singapore, visit tailor-made Singapore tour packages by Pickyourtrail to have a memorable vacation.