Singapore Zoo and Mandai: Which Parks to Pick

Four wildlife parks in the north of the island, planned as one trip.

The Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders and Bird Paradise all sit in the Mandai area in the north, within 1.3 km of each other in a straight line, so they can be planned as one trip. From Mondrian Singapore Duxton, the Singapore Zoo is 15.0 km north in a straight line.

The four parks

Singapore Zoo at 80 Mandai Lake Road is a rainforest zoo with immersive habitats.

Visitors explore by tram, on foot along trails, and from viewing platforms.

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Night Safari is a night zoo with tram rides and walking trails through the rainforest after dark.

Elephants, tigers and leopards are among the animals on view.

River Wonders is a river-themed zoo and aquarium with boat rides and freshwater fish and animals, including pandas.

It is at the same address as the zoo, 270 metres away in a straight line.

Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife West spans 17 hectares and houses more than 3,500 birds across 400 species.

It has eight themed walk-through aviaries inspired by global biomes.

Nature beyond the zoo

MacRitchie Reservoir is a public park and artificial lake with perimeter trails, boating and open-air events at the bandstand. It is 7.4 km south of the zoo in a straight line.

Planning the trip

Pair the zoo in the morning with Night Safari in the evening, and check ticket options for the evening slot. Check opening hours on each park's own page, since they differ by park and season.

The city side of the trip is covered in a guide to Singapore by district. For a lower-key nature day, there is the Botanic Gardens and Dempsey Hill.

Frequently asked questions

Published August 24, 2026

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