Singapore Night Safari: Tram & Walking Trails After Dark

See Malayan Tigers Hunt at Night in Singapore's Nocturnal Zoo

You enter at 7:15pm or later, ride the tram through seven zones of nocturnal habitats, walk any of four trails at your own pace, and catch one or more animal presentations before the park closes at midnight. Admission and the tram ride are included. If you add private transportation, it picks you up from your hotel and drops you back. No need to arrange your own way there or figure out the entry line. You just show up with your voucher.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Singapore Night Safari

• Arrive at Night Safari park
• Take tram ride through zones
• Walk along one of four trails
• Observe nocturnal animals
• Watch Creatures of the Night Show

The experience

The moment the sun drops, the park shifts. Lights dim across seven geographical zones, and animals you'd never spot in daylight begin to move. The Night Safari in Singapore opened in 1994 as the world's first nocturnal wildlife park, and it still feels like stepping into a different world: one where elephants, big cats, bats, and Komodo dragons are wide awake while the city sleeps. You're not watching them from behind glass or from a distance. The tram takes you right through their habitats, close enough to hear the sounds, to feel the night air change as you move between zones.

The tram arrives every 15 minutes from the entrance, and you can ride it through the whole park or hop off to walk one of four trails on foot. The choice depends on how much time you want to spend and how deep you want to go. The Creatures of the Night show runs at 7:30pm, 9:00pm, and 10:00pm (Friday, Saturday, and public holiday eves), and it's about 30 minutes of owls, flying squirrels, and other nocturnal animals doing what they do best. There's also a five-minute Twilight Performance at the entrance courtyard at 8:15pm and 9:15pm if you want something shorter. The park stays open until midnight, so you're not rushed. You can take the tram once, walk a trail, catch a show, and still have time to wander.

Families with young kids find it works well because strollers are fine, and children under three get in free. The whole place is wheelchair accessible, and if you've booked a presentation seat, you reserve it through the Mandai Wildlife Group website at least two hours before showtime. The tram ride itself is the spine of the experience. It moves slowly enough that you actually see the animals, not just shapes in the dark. After that, what you do is up to you.

What’s included

• Your visit includes standard admission to the Night Safari, a tram ride through the seven geographical zones, and access to all four walking trails. If you book the private transportation option, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The Creatures of the Night show and Twilight Performance are available separately.
• you can reserve presentation seats through the Mandai Wildlife Group website up to 2 hours before each show. Children under 3 enter free.
• children aged 3–12 require an admission ticket. The park is open daily from 7:15pm to midnight.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 110 departure times: the first at 19:15, the last at 21:30

Option 25 departure times: the first at 18:30, the last at 20:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 18:30, the last at 21:30

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AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see nocturnal wildlife in action without arranging your own transport or figuring out entry logistics: the tram and walking trails let you move at your own pace through the whole park in one evening, and the fixed opening hours mean you know exactly when to show up and when you'll be back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What animals can you see at Night Safari Singapore?

Malayan tigers, Komodo dragons, elephants, bats, owls, flying squirrels, and other species active at night across seven geographical zones.

How long does the Night Safari take?

The park is open 7:15pm to midnight. Most visitors spend 2–3 hours. You can do the tram ride and one show, or add walking trails for a longer visit.

Is the tram ride included in admission?

Yes. The tram ride is part of standard admission. You can also walk the four trails without the tram.

Can you book seats for the Creatures of the Night show in advance?

Yes, but you must reserve seats through the Mandai Wildlife Group website at least 2 hours before the show time (7:30pm, 9:00pm, or 10:00pm).

Is Night Safari wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tram is accessible. Strollers are also permitted.

How often does the tram arrive?

Every 15 minutes from the entrance.

Is private transportation included?

Only if you select that option at booking. Standard admission includes the tram ride and park entry. Transportation is optional.

Can you take photos in the park?

Yes, but not for commercial purposes. The park may photograph visitors for its own use.

What time should you arrive?

The park opens at 7:15pm. Arrive early if you want to catch the first shows or have more time to explore before midnight closing.