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Singapore Zoo

#8von 8 Orten zum Besuchen in Singapore CitySingapore City, Central Region, Singapore

Auch bekannt als Mandai Zoo · Singapore Zoological Gardens

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Öffnungszeiten: 08:30–18:00, last entry 17:00. Eintritt: SGD 39. Plane 4 hrs ein. Beste Zeit: 08:30 - 10:30.

Aktualisiert am 18 September 2026 · Erstellt von Traveliac, KI-unterstützt · 5 Min. Lesezeit

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Öffnungszeiten: 08:30–18:00
Eintrittspreis: SGD 39; Ticket ab
Benötigte Zeit: 4 hrs
Beste Tageszeit: 08:30 - 10:30
Beste Monate: Feb – Apr, Jul – Aug
Adresse: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Über Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo opened on 27 June 1973 on the shores of Upper Seletar Reservoir with roughly 300 animals from 70 species, built around what its founding director, Bernard Harrison, called the open-zoo concept: enclosures separated from visitors by moats, glass, and natural barriers rather than cages, a design approach that was still relatively uncommon among major zoos at the time. The layout groups animals loosely by continent and habitat across 28 hectares of landscaped grounds, and the zoo has become known in particular for its breeding programmes with orangutans, having bred more Bornean orangutans in captivity than most other zoos worldwide since the 1990s. The zoo sits within the larger Mandai Wildlife Reserve, sharing shuttle and tram infrastructure with the adjoining Night Safari, River Wonders, and Bird Paradise, making it possible to combine two or more of these parks in a single day for visitors staying in the area, though each requires a separate ticket.

Beste Tageszeit: 08:30 - 10:30. Many animals, particularly the orangutans and big cats, are most active in the cooler morning hours right after opening, before Singapore's midday heat sets in and animals retreat to shaded areas.

Öffnungszeiten von Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo öffnet um 08:30 und schließt um 18:00. Samstags und sonntags gelten dieselben Zeiten.

Öffnungszeiten: 08:30–18:00; Mon–Sun 08:30–18:00
Geschlossen an: Täglich geöffnet

Mon–Sun	08:30–18:00

Öffnungszeiten zusammengestellt aus mandai.com und öffentlichen Quellen, zuletzt aktualisiert am 18 September 2026. Sie können sich ohne Vorankündigung ändern — vor der Reise bitte bestätigen. Wie wir diese Reiseführer schreiben

Eintrittspreis für Singapore Zoo

Entry fees for Singapore Zoo
Ticket	Preis
Standardticket	SGD 39
Ermäßigt (Studenten / Senioren)	SGD 25
Kinder	SGD 27

Non-resident adult admission is around S$49 as of 2026; Singapore resident adult admission runs S$39 regular days and S$44 peak days. Child (ages 3-12) tickets are roughly S$27-34 depending on residency and peak date; seniors 60 and above pay a flat S$25. Prices include Singapore's 9% GST. Verify current tiers at the official Mandai ticketing site, as peak-day pricing varies through the year.

Preise zusammengestellt aus mandai.com und öffentlichen Quellen, zuletzt aktualisiert am 18 September 2026. Sie können sich ohne Vorankündigung ändern — vor der Reise bitte bestätigen. Wie wir diese Reiseführer schreiben

Beste Reisezeit für Singapore Zoo

Quiet
Moderate
Busy

08:30 - 10:30
Morning OpeningBest time to go
Animals are most active in the cooler morning air; the quietest window for viewing orangutans and big cats before tour groups arrive.
Quiet
10:30 - 14:00
Midday Peak
School groups and family visitors fill the main exhibit areas; tram queues build noticeably during this window.
Busy
14:00 - 16:00
Afternoon Heat
Many animals retreat to shade during peak heat; crowd levels ease slightly as some visitors head to Rainforest Kidzworld or take a food break.
Moderate
16:00 - 18:00
Late Afternoon
Cooling temperatures bring animals back into visible areas; visitor numbers thin ahead of the 18:00 closing and last entry at 17:00.
Quiet

Geschichte von Singapore Zoo

The push to build Singapore Zoo came from Dr Ong Swee Law, then chairman of the Public Utilities Board, who argued in the late 1960s that a rapidly urbanising Singapore needed a place where children could encounter animals directly rather than only in books, at a time when the city's kampongs and open land were being cleared for housing at speed. The Singapore government granted roughly S$9 million for the project, and the zoo opened on 27 June 1973 on land beside Upper Seletar Reservoir in the island's northern nature belt.

Founding director Bernard Harrison shaped the zoo's defining design choice, the open-concept enclosure system using moats and naturalistic barriers instead of cage bars, a departure from most zoos of the period. The zoo has expanded and renovated its exhibits repeatedly since opening, and in 2018 came under the umbrella of what is now Mandai Wildlife Group, alongside the later-built Night Safari (1994), River Wonders (2012, now River Wonders under a renamed format), and Bird Paradise (2023), consolidating Singapore's major wildlife attractions into a single reserve and operator. The zoo marked its golden jubilee, 50 years of operation, in 2023.

Regeln & Etikette in Singapore Zoo

Feeding animals is prohibited except at specific designated feeding sessions run by zoo staff at scheduled times, posted on the daily programme available at the entrance; visitors bringing their own food for animals will be asked to stop by staff. Flash photography is restricted at several nocturnal and light-sensitive enclosures, with signage marking the affected exhibits.

The zoo's tram service, included with admission, is the primary way many visitors cover the full 28-hectare grounds without extensive walking in Singapore's heat and humidity; tram capacity is limited and queues can build at peak visiting times, particularly after 11:00 on weekends. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted throughout the paved paths, though some boardwalk sections near the Fragile Forest and Great Rift Valley exhibits are narrower.

Sun protection matters more here than at most other single Singapore attractions, since roughly a third of the grounds are unshaded walking paths between exhibits; a hat and water are worth carrying even for a morning visit.

Tipps für den Besuch von Singapore Zoo

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A full morning to early afternoon, around four hours, covers the zoo's major exhibits at a comfortable pace, including at least one scheduled animal feeding or presentation session, which are worth timing a visit around rather than treating as optional extras. The Rainforest Kidzworld water-play area partway through the grounds is a useful break point for families with young children on a hot day, though a change of clothes is worth bringing.
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Combining a Singapore Zoo visit with the adjoining Night Safari on the same day, using the shared Mandai precinct, is common among visitors staying overnight nearby, since the zoo closes at 18:00 and Night Safari opens at 18:00, allowing a dinner break at Mandai's food outlets between the two without needing to leave the area. Each park requires its own separate ticket even when visited back to back.
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No tipping is expected anywhere on the grounds, consistent with dining and service norms across Singapore, including at the zoo's in-park restaurants and cafes.

Anreise nach Singapore Zoo

Der rote Stern zeigt Singapore Zoo; die nummerierten Markierungen sind die 4 nächstgelegenen Orte aus unseren Reiseführern, jeweils mit ihrem Rang in der eigenen Stadt. Für Details auf eine Markierung tippen.

80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826Route in Google Maps

Ab Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
30 km · 40-55 min
S$40-50 by metered taxi; approx. S$3-4 by MRT plus shuttle bus fare
Ab Khatib MRT Station
6 km · 20 min total
S$1 flat shuttle fare (cash or card) plus standard MRT fare
Ab Woodlands MRT/Bus Interchange
8 km · 25-30 min
Standard public bus fare, approx. S$1.50-2

Nächster Flughafen

Ab Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

30 km, approximately 40-50 minutes by taxi; no direct MRT line reaches Mandai, so bus or taxi connection from the nearest MRT station is required.

Nächste Station

Ab Khatib MRT (NS14), then Mandai Khatib Shuttle bus

approximately 20 minutes total including the shuttle.

Häufige Fragen zu Singapore Zoo

What is the open-zoo concept Singapore Zoo is known for?

It refers to using moats, glass, and naturalistic barriers instead of cage bars to separate animals from visitors, pioneered by founding director Bernard Harrison when the zoo opened in 1973. The approach was relatively uncommon among major zoos at the time.

How much does Singapore Zoo admission cost?

Non-resident adult admission is around S$49 as of 2026, while Singapore residents pay S$39 on regular days and S$44 on peak days. Child and senior concession rates are lower; exact tiers should be confirmed at the official Mandai site.

Can Singapore Zoo and Night Safari be visited on the same day?

Yes. The zoo closes at 18:00 and the adjoining Night Safari opens at 18:00, both within the same Mandai Wildlife Reserve precinct, making a same-day combination with a dinner break in between straightforward, though each park requires a separate ticket.

How do visitors reach Singapore Zoo without a car?

No MRT line runs directly to Mandai. The standard route is taking the MRT to Khatib station and connecting via the Mandai Khatib Shuttle bus, a roughly 20-minute total journey, or taking SMRT Bus 926 from Woodlands interchange.

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