Night Safari


In Singapore there is a unique zoo - it is called Night Safari. Its singularity is that this is the first natural park in the world, open at night, which shows the life of the inhabitants of the planet in the dark.

The park is located on 40 hectares of tropical forest with all kinds of artificial rivers and canals not far from two other equally interesting parks - the River Safari and the zoo . A full tour lasts about 3 hours, during which time visitors are able to:

Inhabitants of Singapore Night safari

A night safari in Singapore was discovered long ago, in 1994, and since then has been vigorously developing, that is, every year more and more inhabitants are replenished. At the moment there are about 1000 different animals and 100 of them are an endangered species.

Here you can see all sorts of representatives of the detachment of felines - tigers, cheetahs, leopards, reed cats. The largest inhabitants of the park are elephants and rhinoceroses. A lot of unusual animals, about which even did not hear the visitors, will cause a lot of positive emotions. Among them - Javan lizard, tarsier, mouse deer, Malay viverra, two-color tapir.

What to take with you on excursion?

Since watching the life of animals is carried out at night, it is not allowed to bring cameras with a flash, because it frightens wild fauna. For violation of the rule is fine, so you have to be content with natural light. Despite the fact that Night Safari is known all over the world, it does not prevent all possible bloodsucking insects from attacking visitors. Therefore with itself it is necessary to take all kinds of aerosols to protect themselves from mosquitoes and midges. Also do not forget about the windbreaker or the warm cloak, because at night the temperature drops slightly, and this is a very uncomfortable sensation for the body.

Way to travel on Night safari in Singapore

On a natural park, tourists make both walking tours and traveling on a special excursion tram, lasting 35 minutes. On foot it is necessary to walk along the trail "Cat-fisherman", where all kinds of representatives of felines catch fish in the pond. Immediately you can meet an amazing mouse deer, and also admire the Malay volatile foxes - the largest of all bats on earth.

On the trail "The Trail of the Leopard", besides the very culprit of the name, you can see badger, porcupine, tarsier and many others. All animals are separated from visitors by an invisible eye with mesh fences, glass partitions and moats with water. Therefore, it is not worth worrying about the safety of travel.

How to get to the Night Safari in Singapore?

You can travel around Singapore on your own in a rented car or by hiring a Russian-speaking guide, which is very convenient for those who do not know English. But if you know the international language, then you can independently study local attractions. To get to the Night Safari, the following information will be required:

  1. You can get to the amusement park by using public transport services, for example, the metro . You should drive to Choa Chu Kang station, then take bus number 138 where the last stop is Night Safari. By the way, the purchase of special tourist maps Singapore Tourist Pass or Ez-Link will help save a lot .
  2. Visiting the park for an adult costs $ 22, and for a child from 3 to 12 years, 15 conventional units. Children under 3 years are free of charge, but with the presence of a document confirming the age. In addition, there are individual tours for 2-3 people, the cost of which is about 200 dollars.
  3. Tickets can be ordered on the site or purchased directly at the ticket office of the park. The price already includes a Russian or English-speaking guide. Night Safari starts its work at 19.30 and works until midnight.