The world's first nocturnal wildlife park, done right — Night Safari ticket prices for 2026, how the tram and walking trails work, show timings, what animals you'll actually see, and mistakes to avoid.
The Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal wildlife park and, four decades on, still one of Singapore's most memorable evenings. Over 100 species — tigers, lions, elephants, Malayan tapirs, flying squirrels — live in open, moonlit-style enclosures you explore by tram and on foot after dark. Here's how to plan it properly in 2026.
Tickets & time slots in 2026
- Adult: around S$56–58; child (3–12): around S$39–41 — includes the tram ride.
- Entry is by timed slots (7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm, 10:15pm). The 7:15pm slot is the most popular and sells out first — book online at least a few days ahead, further out for weekends and school holidays.
- Multi-park bundles (Zoo + Night Safari, or the full Mandai pass with River Wonders and Bird Paradise) cost significantly less than separate tickets if you plan to visit more than one park — pair it with our Singapore Zoo guide.
Getting there
The Night Safari is in Mandai, about 30–40 minutes from the city. Take the MRT to Khatib and hop on the Mandai Khatib Shuttle (a few dollars, every 10–20 minutes), or take a taxi/Grab (S$25–35 from downtown). On our Singapore packages the Night Safari evening includes return transfers, which saves the late-night taxi scramble at closing time.
How to do the park: tram first, then walk
- Start with the 35–40 minute tram ride. It loops through six geographical zones — Himalayan foothills, Indian subcontinent, equatorial Africa, Asian riverine forest — with live commentary. Sit on the left side for slightly better views on most stretches.
- Then do the walking trails. The tram skips what the four trails show best: the Fishing Cat Trail, Leopard Trail (the highlight — leopards and civets at close range), East Lodge Trail and Wallaby Trail. Allow 60–90 minutes for all four.
- Catch the Creatures of the Night show (20 minutes; usually 7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm — arrive 15 minutes early for seats).
What you'll actually see
Expect Asian elephants, Malayan tigers, lions, sambar deer wandering surprisingly close to the tram, tapirs, hyenas, hog deer and — on the trails — slow lorises, pangolins, flying squirrels and mouse deer. Animals are naturally more active at night than their daytime zoo counterparts, which is exactly why this park works so well for kids who found daytime zoos "boring".
Mistakes to avoid
- Don't use flash photography — it's prohibited and staff will remind you. Phone cameras in night mode do fine.
- Don't skip the walking trails. Half of visitors do only the tram and miss the best animal encounters.
- Don't arrive hungry. Eat before you go or at the entrance village (Ulu Ulu restaurant has decent options including vegetarian) — there's no food inside the park itself.
- Don't book the last slot if you have kids — a 10:15pm entry means a well-past-midnight return to the hotel.
Night Safari vs Zoo vs River Wonders — which to pick?
With one evening free, choose the Night Safari — it's the most unique of the Mandai parks. With a full day, do the Zoo in the morning, River Wonders in the afternoon and Night Safari after dark; that's exactly how we schedule the Mandai day on our 5-day Singapore itinerary and in family-focused tour packages.
Want the Night Safari included with transfers, dated tickets and the rest of your Singapore trip organised end-to-end? Ask our team for a package quote — Mandai park tickets are part of most of our Singapore itineraries.
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