The Singapore Zoo formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens and commonly known locally as the Mandai Zoo, occupies 28 hectares (69 acres) on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore’sheavily forested central catchment area. The zoo was built at a cost of S$9m granted by the government of Singapore and opened on 27 June 1973. It is operated by Wildlife Reserves Singapore, who also manage the neighbouring Night Safari and theJurong BirdPark. There are about 315 species of animal in the zoo, of which some 16% are considered threatened species. The zoo attracts about 1.6 million visitors each year.
From the beginning, Singapore Zoo followed the modern trend of displaying animals in naturalistic, ‘open’ exhibits with hidden barriers, moats, and glass between the animals and visitors. It houses the largest captive colony of orangutans in the world. In 1977, primatologist Dr Francine Neago lived inside a cage with eighteen orangutans for six months to study their behavior and communication.
Opening Hours
They open every day of the year. Here’s the Singapore Zoo opening hours:
| Opening Time: | 8.30am |
| Closing Time: | 6.00pm |
| Ticketing Counter Operating Hours: | 8.30am – 5.30pm |
Rainforest Kidzworld opening hours:
| Opening Time: | 9.00am |
| Closing Time: | 6.00pm |
(Wet Play Area closes at 5.30pm)
Ticket Admission
Adult (13 and above) :$28
Child (3 – 12 years old):$18
Senior Citizen (60 and above): $12
*Admission for child below 3 years old is free. School groups are to pre-register with the Education department.
** Senior Citizen admission only applicable for Singaporean or Singapore PR aged 60 and above. Senior citizens are required to present proof of identification.
How to get there
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