Useful Singapore Zoo Park Information for the Best Tour

Zoo in Singapore is one of the most advanced parks of its kind in the world. For starters, it features themed zones replicating habitats from Asia, Africa, Australia, and other continents. Furthermore, visitors can see tigers, elephants, kangaroos, monkeys, lions, and penguins, among other animals. And because of its popularity and size, planning a visit in advance is a must—and this is where our Singapore Zoo Park info steps in.

White tiger in its enclosure in Singapore Zoo observes the surrounding area that abounds with lush greenery.
White tiger in Singapore Zoo; photo by Alicia Chong on Unsplash

While reading, you'll find out:

  • What the opening hours and ticket prices of the island nation's zoological park are
  • How much time to plan for a quick or average visit
  • What areas you should prioritize depending on your interests

Singapore Zoo Park General Info (Hours and Ticket Prices)

Singapore Zoo is open daily from 8:30 to 18:00, with the last entry at 17:00. As for ticket prices, check out the following table.

Singapore Zoo Park On-Site Ticket Prices
Visitor Category Cost in Singapore Dollars
Adults (13+) S$41
Children (3–12) S$28
Singapore Seniors (60+) S$18

Want to save money? 

Then, book a pass online and, depending on your residency, obtain a discount between 5% and 20%. And here's how it looks:

Singapore Zoological Park Discounted Tickets for Foreign Visitors
Visitor Category Monday to Friday Fees in Singapore Dollars Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays Fees in Singapore Dollars
Adults (13+) S$36.9 S$38.95
Children (3–12) S$25.2 S$26.6

Singapore Zoo Discounted Admission Costs for Locals
Visitor Category Prices on Workdays Weekend and Public Holidays Fees
Adults (13–59) S$32.8 S$36.9
Kids (3–12) S$22.4 S$25.2
Seniors (60+) S$18

Singapore Zoological Park Highlights and Visit Duration Info

Now, let's see:

  • How long you may wait in line if you don't book a timed ticket online
  • How much time to plan for your Singapore Zoo tour
  • And what the park's zones and top attractions are

How Long Do I Have to Wait at the Entrance?

First of all, you may need to wait in line to enter the wildlife park only if you don't book a ticket online. If so, queuing times tend to be long, especially during peak days (weekends and holidays). Given that you are very unlucky, your waiting time might be up to an hour, for example. 

PLEASE NOTE! Also, keep in mind that the Singapore Zoo authorities limit the number of visitors. If the number of visitors reaches the quota, waiting at the entrance is the only option until someone leaves.

So, make sure to secure an online ticket unless you are unsure when you will be able to visit the zoological garden. Even if you don't make it at the scheduled time, you can skip the line for the next 45 minutes. After that, it depends on whether the visitor quota has been reached.

How Much Time Should I Plan to Visit the SG Zoo Park?

Let's get something straight first.

If you don't have at least three or four hours, better come some other time. Otherwise, you could say that you toured the Singapore Zoo, but only in a rush. If you happen to be a big fan of animals, you'll want to spend there a better part of the day, for sure.

A zebra roams and grazes in its enclosure, mimicking an African countryside, in the zoological park in Singapore.
A zebra roaming in its enclosure in Singapore Zoo Park; Image by Carmen4 from Pixabay

As for some insights into how long you should spend visiting the zoo's enclosures, refer to the following table.

Singapore Wildlife Park Visit Duration
Tour Type Duration Notes
Quick 3 to 4 hours For a quick visit, you can tour the entire park at full speed or visit specific areas at leisure.
Normal 4 to 6 hours Up to six hours should be enough for visiting the entire park, or most of it, at a relaxing pace.

What Animals Live in the Singapore Zoological Garden?

Singapore Zoo Themed Zones and Animals Living There
Section Wildlife
Australasia Kangaroos, tree kangaroos, wallabies, and cassowaries
Elephants of Asia Pretty self-explanatory, right?
Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia (in Africa) Baboons, Nubian ibexes, meerkats, blue winged geese, saddle-winged storks, and rock huraxes
Fragile Forest Toco toucans, golden lion tamarins, Malayan flying foxes (bats), lesser mousedeer, white-faced saki monkeys, two-toed sloths, parrots, frogs, toads, etc.
Primate Kingdom Ring-tailed lemurs, squirrel monkeys, cotton-top tamarins, red-shanked douc langurs, Colobus monkeys, etc.
Rainforest KidzWorld Ponies, mini pigs, rabbits, goats, ferrets, and hedgehogs, among others
RepTopia Gecko, green basilisk, King cobra, Emperor scorpion, frogs, reticulated python, snake-necked turtle, Yangtze alligator, and others
Reptile Garden Komodo dragon, estuarine crocodile, Aldabra giant tortoise, Indian gharial, and King cobra
Wild Africa Girrafe, African lion, zebra, cheetah, white rhinoceros, African painted dog, etc.
Treetops Trail False gharial, greater mousedeer, and siamang (primate)
Tortoise Shell-ter Indian star, Burmese star, elongated and Leopard tortoises, among others
Frozen Tundra Wolwerines and Racoon dogs

Furthermore, some wildlife species you can see around are:

  • White tigers and leopards
  • African penguins
  • Bornean and Sumatran orangutans and chimpanzees
  • Pygmy hippos
  • Sun bears

We at Top Travel and Tours hope that you have found our Singapore Zoo Park info valuable for planning your visit. In addition, you may wish to explore other animal parks, such as Night Safari, River Safari, and Jurong Bird Park, with a combined pass. Finally, check out other top Singapore tourist attractions to make the most of your trip. 

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Zoran is a travel enthusiast, writer, itinerary creator, and planner. He graduated from the College of Tourism in Belgrade, Serbia, and is the founder of Top Travel and Tours. LinkedIn