Singapore Zoo Guide 2025: KidzWorld Playground, Animal Shows, Feeding Times, Tickets Promos & More

Here’s everything you need to know to plan your trip to the Singapore Zoo from ticket prices, opening hours and promotions to animal feeding times, KidzWorld playground and petting zoo, plus the Singapore Zoo animal shows!

The Singapore Zoo – one of the five parks under Mandai Wildlife Group – still tops our must-do list of 101 things to do in Singapore. A visit to the Singapore Zoo is always fun–you get to see interesting animals up close, feed the animals, go on the tram (included in the Singapore Zoo tickets) and then cool off at the Wet Play Area at KidzWorld. What else do we love about the Singapore Zoo, you ask? Well, you can expect well-planned walking trails, beautifully kept gardens, free-roaming animals (oppressive bars and small cages are kept to a minimum), a chance to feed some of the animals from giraffes to rhinos and elephants, educational animal shows and lots of clean kid-sized toilets, and nursing rooms–what could be better?

There’s more than enough to see at Singapore Zoo to keep your little ones entertained weekend after weekend, and we recommend getting an annual membership instead of buying individual tickets (more on this below). Plus, you can also plan visits to the other fun wildlife parks at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve: the new Rainforest Wild Asia, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and the Night Safari. Keep scrolling to find out everything you need to know to plan the perfect day out at the Zoo including our tips for parents like downloading the map of the Singapore Zoo before you go!

Jump to:
– KidzWorld & Water Play
– Animal Feeding Timings
– Animal Shows Times
– Animal Encounters
– Where to Eat in Singapore Zoo
– Ticket Prices & Singapore Zoo Promotions
– Friends of Wildlife WRS Annual Pass
– Singapore Zoo Map
– How to Get To Singapore Zoo
– Singapore Zoo Opening Hours

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KidzWorld at Singapore Zoo

A must-visit if you’re with kids, KidzWorld at Singapore Zoo boasts seven interactive indoor and outdoor zones, as well as engaging and educational programs like the Ranger Buddies Quest, the Canine Clubhouse, 250 animal residents, including interaction opportunities with the friendly cats, chickens, rabbits, and horses. This exciting vibrant space made especially for kids promises fun for the whole family.

Bigger Petting Zoo at Singapore Zoo KidzWorld

Kids can look forward to interacting with several animals at the KidzWorld. There’s a petting zoo with rabbits, dogs, cats, ponies and goats. As part of the movement to encourage people to adopt not shop, all of the dogs at the Canine Clubhouse are rescues. Just be prepared that the little ones might ask if you can adopt a dog after spending time with these friendly pups.

Trainers will also be around to teach the little ones how to better interact with the animals and understand their behaviours. At the Canine Clubhouse, guests can also learn dog training tips and tricks while getting chummy with the adorable golden retrievers! Do note that the space for the cats and dogs is quite small, so we suggest getting there early so you can get in before the queue gets too long.

Ranger Buddies Base Camp at Singapore Zoo, KidzWorld

The Ranger Buddies Quest, is an immersive experience that allows the little ones to step into the shoes of a keeper, nutritionist, and veterinarian. Open on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays, and during school holidays, this new phygital experience (digital and physical) offers an engaging and educational exploration into the animal world. From a digital projection interactive play area to colouring activities and hands-on experiences, kids will have a blast learning about the animal world.

Revamped playgrounds at Singapore Zoo, KidzWorld

Be sure to check out the wet and dry play areas! The outdoor playground at KidzWorld, Singapore Zoo features a small sunken trampoline to bounce on, a long tunnel slide and a netted bucket swing. There isn’t much shade here, so be sure to bring along hats and umbrellas and lather on sunscreen for the kids.

There’s also a sheltered sand play area where kids can take a break from the heat and build sandcastles (don’t forget to bring your sand play toys!). For a musical experience, check out the colourful musical flowers, where little ones can play a tune.

Water fountains at KidzWorld

The water play area is also a great way to cool off on a scorching day. While sadly the water slides are no longer available following its revamp, the water fountains are still a fun way for the kids to the heat–there’s a fountain maze with water that sprays upwards and water buckets to dodge! Just be sure to bring towels and extra clothes.

KidzWorld Cafe

When the kids get hungry, head to the new KidzWorld cafe for a choice of Asian or Western food – think Noodles with Dumplings, Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl, Fish & Chips, Chicken Spaghetti Bolognese and more. This KidzWorld cafe is a tad pricier than the Ah Meng Restaurant but provides a greater variety, so we’d recommend heading over by foot or tram if the kids are not too hungry yet. There’s also a KFC nearby.

Animal Friends Show at KidzWorld

While you’re at KidzWorld don’t miss the Animal Friends Show, where kids can volunteer to help out with animal tricks. Learn how to train a dog to do fun tricks and watch these intelligent animals in action! You’ll also get to meet KidzWorld’s hooved friends – the beautiful falabellas and goats.

Meet Our Hooved Friends
Animal Show Time: 11am (daily) & 12:30pm (Mon – Fri)
Where: Animal Buddies, KidzWorld

Animal Heroes
Animal Show Time: 12:30pm (Sat, Sun & PH) & 2pm (daily)
Where: Animal Buddies, KidzWorld

Dance Your Heart Out!
Animal Show Times: 3:30pm (daily)
Where: Animal Buddies, KidzWorld

Read more: Guide To Mandai ZooSchool

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Animal feeding timings at Singapore Zoo

At the Singapore Zoo, one of the highlights for the kids is the ability for them to get up close to some of the animals. There’s a chance to take part in feeding the animals; for this you’ll need to buy animal feeding tickets online when you buy your Singapore Zoo entry ticket. Each animal feeding ticket costs $8 and feeding takes place at set times.
Pro tip: Get your cameras ready for pictures early as those animals gobble up their food fast and each child’s feeding session is over in less than 5 minutes!

• White Rhino Feeding at Wild Africa, Singapore Zoo at 1.15pm
• Elephant Feeding at Elephants of Asia, Singapore Zoo at 9.30am, 11.45am and 4.30pm
• Giraffe Feeding at Wild Africa, Singapore Zoo at 10.45am, 1.50pm and 3.45pm
• Giant Tortoise at Reptile Garden, Singapore Zoo, 1.15pm
• Zebra Feeding at Wild Africa at  10:15am & 2:15pm
• Arapaima Feeding at Primate Kingdom at 11.15pm

Animal feeding timings are subject to change, so always check the Singapore Zoo website for the latest info.

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Singapore Zoo animal show times:

The animal shows at the Singapore Zoo are a big hit with the kids. There are three shows that take place daily. Here’s the Singapore Zoo show schedule for you to get the most out of your visit to the Singapore Zoo:

• Animal Friends Presentation & Meet the Stars at KidzWorld at 11am & 2pm.
• Into The Wild at the Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre at 12pm & 2.30pm
• Splash Safari at the Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre at 10.30am & 5pm

Must-watch: Look out for Pedro the Sea Lion in the Splash Safari Show at the Singapore Zoo. It’s lovely to see the Sea Lions up close and in action, plus we respect how they discuss environmental issues such as plastic waste in the ocean and advocate using reusable shopping bags and water bottles!

Timing is subject to change, so always check the Singapore Zoo website for the latest info.

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Animal Encounters at Singapore Zoo

Use the Singapore Zoo map to plan your route according to what animals you want to see. From Australasia to Wild Africa, different zones replicate diverse animal habitats around the world. Your kids can go looking for white rhinos, giraffes, tigers, crocodiles and more! The Fragile Forest is a must-visit with its free-roaming Malayan flying foxes, mousedeer, sloths, ducks and more. There’s also the many reptiles at RepTopia (don’t worry, the snakes are in an enclosure!), the Forest Lodge, the Penguin House, and the Kangaroo House. If you need to cool off (or escape a torrential downpour — this is Singapore, after all), a number of cool sheltered buildings are strategically placed around the zoo.

Hello from the Wild: Fennec Fox

Curious to learn more about the fennec fox? Get up close and personal with these dessert dwellers and discover more about their personalities through insight from the keeper. Plus, you will get to feed them too! More info here.

Orangutans at Singapore Zoo

The Singapore Zoo is famous for its free-roaming orangutans and other animals that are housed in green enclosures. Instead of cages, there are moats to keep animals contained (as well as live electricity wires throughout). One of the highlights is the orangutans who laze on the tree structures, chatter and if you’re lucky you’ll catch them swinging gracefully from branch to branch.

Backstage Pass: Animal encounters with elephants, reptiles & more

While there’s no elephant show at Singapore Zoo, there is a way to meet the elephants in a much more intimate setting: the Backstage Pass: Elephant Encounters. Visitors can now go behind the scenes to see how zookeepers care for elephants. That’s right–you can meet them for yourself and also feed them! There are also Backstage Passes for Incredible Invertebrates (insects!) and RepTopia (reptiles!). You can even sign up to be a Zookeeper for the day, kids included! Note that these encounters come with a bigger pricetag, but it’s definitely a unique experience to be had.

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Dining & food options at Singapore Zoo

At the entrance of the Singapore Zoo, you’ll find KFC, Inuka Cafe (local coffee shop), The Wild Mart for animal themed Baos, Chawang Bistro for western fare and Chomel Bistro for local dishes such as nasi lemak, fried bee hoon and laksa. To beat the heat, indulge the kids in some ice cream from Häagen-Dazs.

Inside the Singapore Zoo, head over to Ah Meng Restaurant (named after the famous orangutan!) for casual local and Western cuisine like chicken rice, BBQ Half Spring Chicken and more. Craving sandwiches or a quick bite? Pop by Ah Meng Bistro for an afternoon snack or the kids’ all-time favourite KFC.

Have weekend breakfast at Ah Meng Terrace

Big on weekend brunch? Then you’ll love that Breakfast in the Wild – Singapore Zoo’s signature breakfast programme – is officially back! Take your pick of local and international food from the delicious buffet spread, all made from sustainably sourced palm oil. You’ll also find cups of Owa Coffee, made from beans grown in a wildlife-friendly manner in Indonesia. Don’t miss out on the chance to interact with the animals and their keepers at the free-and-easy interaction area, and snap a few pics for Instagram at selected photo points. Tickets are priced at $47 for adults and $37 for children aged 6 to 12. Kids below 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Breakfast in the Wild is available at Ah Meng Restaurant from 9am to 10:30am on weekends and public holidays, and requires a separate Singapore Zoo admission ticket.

NB: If you do buy food to eat in the park, do watch out for wild macaques (not part of the zoo collection)! These wild monkeys associate baby prams and plastic bags with food and may approach you in search of food. Remain calm and walk away.

Read more: Where to See Wild Crocodiles, Dolphins, & Otters in Singapore!

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Singapore Zoo ticket prices & promotions

You will need to go online and buy a ticket for the Singapore Zoo. The good news is you won’t need a ticket for under 3s (yippee!). It’s cheaper to get Singapore Zoo tickets on a weekday than on the weekend or public holiday. Luckily there is now a complimentary tram/shuttle service included in admission tickets for Singapore Zoo.

Singapore Zoo Tickets for Local Residents:
Adult: $44.10 on Weekdays; $46.55 on Weekends & PH
Child (3-12 years old): $30.60 on Weekdays; $32.30 on Weekends & PH

Singapore Zoo Tickets for Non-Residents:
Adult: $49
Child (3-12 years old): $34

Singapore Zoo ticket promo: Get up to 26% off Singapore Zoo tickets for local residents with a valid WildPass. Sign up for a WildPass here (it’s FREE!) Valid till 31 August 2025.

2 for $60 admission promo for Singapore Zoo (U.P. $98) till 30 June 2025 (excluding PH).

Singapore Zoo tram included in tickets

You’ll see the Singapore Zoo tram chugging around the park, and the good news is, it’s free for all visitors! Rides are unlimited.

If you have littles, bring their pram – great for carrying your bags and water bottles and for when your kids’ legs get tired – there’s lots of walking at the Singapore Zoo! Or consider renting a wagon where kids can sit facing each other, which is fun until they start arguing, and then you turn them in opposite directions. Strollers (max weight 15kg) rent for $15, wagons (max weight 35kg for two kids) rent for $18, and both come with a 20% discount for Singapore Zoo members (we told you it was worth it!). Other mobility devices like wheelchairs and electric scooters are also available for rental; click here for all the deets.

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Singapore Zoo Membership WRS Annual Pass

With the opening of the new Rainforest Wild Asia, Mandai Wildlife Reserve now has new annual membership passes. The new Friends of Mandai membership pass prices start from $275 for one adult, and $505 for families (two adults + one child aged 3 – 12). This zoo pass gives your family unlimited visits to all five wildlife parks throughout the year. Blackout dates apply for the Friends of Mandai pass, but not the Friends of Mandai Plus pass, which is a higher-tier pass. Members also get parking perks and 20% off food, souvenirs and experiences, 25% off Mandai Rainforest Resort bookings and some other members’ exclusive perks.

Meanwhile, those who are currently holding the old Friends of Wildlife Membership can enjoy their current benefits which grant them annual access to all the wildlife parks except for Rainforest Wild Asia.

It shouldn’t take too long to enjoy the value for money with this pass, as it’s roughly the cost of about five to six visits to any of the wildlife parks under Mandai Wildlife Reserve! And real talk, mamas: the Singapore Zoo is SO big that we prefer hitting it up in chunks, rather than making a full day of it (to see everything). This set-up works way better with cranky toddlers, too. When you buy a membership ticket the pressure’s off to cram everything into one day!

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Singapore Zoo map

If you want to plan your trip before you get there, download the Singapore Zoo map first! That way you can decide with your kids what animals they want to prioritize seeing. Plus if you plan on any animal shows (more on this below) you’ll need to factor animal showtimes into your visit.

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Singapore Zoo: How to get there

The Singapore Zoo is located at 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826.

By public bus:
Bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio MRT
Bus 927 from Choa Chu Kang MRT
Bus 138 from Springleaf MRT

By Mandai Khatib shuttle:
You can take the Mandai Khatib shuttle bus that takes you from Khatib MRT straight to the Singapore Zoo, available daily from 8.30am (first bus from Khatib MRT) to 11.40pm (last bus from Singapore Zoo Coach Bay). The fare is $2.50/person (free for kids below 7 years old) each way and payment can be made by EZ-link/NETS Flashpay card only.

By Mandai City Express:
The Mandai Express operates from selected hotels in town, available from Thursdays to Sundays from 9am. The fare is $8/person for a one-way trip and $16 for a round trip and kids below 3 years old ride free. Check out the pick-up locations and booking a ticket here!

By taxi or car:
If you’re coming by taxi or private hire vehicle, there are two convenient drop-off points at the zoo. If you’re driving, here are two routes from the city:

Via Central Expressway (CTE) from the City
1. Take the CTE toward Seletar Expressway (SLE)
2. Continue onto SLE towards Mandai Road
3. Take Exit 8A on SLE onto Mandai Road
4. Turn left onto Mandai Lake Road

Via Pan Island Expressway (PIE) from the City
1. Take the PIE toward Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE)
2. Continue onto BKE toward Woodlands
3. Take Exit 7 on BKE onto Mandai Road
4. Turn right onto Mandai Lake Road

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Singapore Zoo opening hours

The Singapore Zoo is open every day of the year. Opening hours at the Singapore Zoo are from 8:30am to 6pm (last entry to Singapore Zoo at 5pm). Weekends, public holidays and school holiday periods are naturally the busiest.

Don’t forget the Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and the new Rainforest Wild Asia

The Night Safari might be a bit further up the road, but is a super fun way to finish off a day at the Singapore Zoo, particularly if you have out-of-town guests who want to avoid the heat or older kids who can stay up a bit later. With different, nocturnal animals and cool shows, it’s absolutely worth a visit unto itself. As aforementioned, the River Wonders right next door rates with us because most of it is either indoors or under cover. Here, you’ll also find cool activities like Sleep with the Manatees and the theme park-esque Amazon River Quest ride and of course, it’s also home to Singapore’s famous giant pandas!). Then of course you’ll need to visit Bird Paradise home to 3,500 birds across 400 species from loris to pelicans, flamingos, emus, and cassowaries. The new bird park, Bird Paradise (previously called Jurong Bird Park), has made an epic move to the current location in Mandai, Singapore. Finally, plan a visit to the all-new Rainforest Wild Asia. This park encourages visitors to explore its unique zones, including limestone formations, forest floors, caves and more! Spot animals roaming around these zones, including tigers and langurs.

A few final tips for visiting Singapore Zoo:

• Don’t forget to pack sunscreen and insect repellant plus swim stuff, a towel and a change of clothes!
• Storage lockers are available–so if you’re coming by taxi and have a car seat you can leave it for $10 for three hours, and $2 for each additional hour.
• An umbrella could come in handy, too (though naturally, you can find plenty – along with ponchos in both child and adult sizes – in the gift shops).
• Strollers are available for rent at the Singapore Zoo. The park is generally stroller-friendly but be warned that there are some steep uphill sections, especially at the primates!

Ready to plan your day at the Singapore Zoo? 

Singapore Zoo, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, www.mandai.com

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