Open Concept

The Singapore Zoo is a model of the `open zoo' concept.

The animals are kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of vision.

In the case of dangerous animals such as leopards and jaguars which can climb very well, moat barriers are not used.

Instead, these animals are housed in beautifully landscaped glass-fronted enclosures.

Oppressive cages which typify old zoos, are absent.

The end result is a feeling of openness.

Fast Facts

Opened in:
27 June 1973

Officiated by:
Dr Goh Keng Swee

Total Land Area:
28 hectares

Initial Capital:
$9 million (Government grant)

Design Concept:
Set in a rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo’s world famous ‘open concept’ offers the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature. Animals here live in spacious and landscaped environments simulating that of their natural habitat.

Singapore Zoo is taking this further by evolving into an Open, Learning Zoo. Instead of just observing the animals, educational content designed in an interactive mode is a feature of all exhibits. These interpretives aim to effectively convey facts about the animals and messages about wildlife conservation.

Number of animal species:
315, 16% of which are threatened species

Total number of specimens:
2530

Number of visitors:
1.5 million visitors per year

Opening Hours and Rates.

Open 365 days a year, the Singapore Zoo is a must-see destination on every visitor's attractions list. With the following useful information at hand, you can plan your day of fun and exploration with ease

Opening Hours:

8.30am to 6.00pm daily Last admission at 5.30pm

Admission Rates:

Adult S$18.00 Child (3 to 12 years old) S$9.00 All prices include 7% GST. Prices quoted are subject to change.

Parking Charges:

Car S$3.90 Bus/ Lorry S$4.90

Parking charges are per entry basis. No grace period.

(Electronic Parking System - Please insert your cashcard with sufficient funds into the vehicle's I/U unit when exiting the carpark.)

Tram Ride:

The tram ride covers 2.2km with four stopovers. Each tram ticket allows unlimited rides within the park.

Charges: Adult S$5.00 Child (3 to 12 years old) S$2.50 Boat Boat Dock 1 is located across from the white tiger habitat. Boat Dock 2 is located next to our newly opened Rainforest Kidzworld. The ride will take approximately 20min. Tickets can be purchased at the dock. Adult S$6.00 Child (3-12 years old) S$3.00 Zoo-per Saver Visit the Singapore Zoo for zoo-per package savings! Visitors to the Singapore Zoo can enjoy the following for a package price of $25 for an adult and $12.50 for a child (3 to 12 years old). Both adult and child packages include: Admission into the Singapore Zoo Tram rides Single trip boat ride Zoo-per Saver packages can only be purchased at the ticketing counter at the Singapore Zoo. All components of the Zoo-per Saver promotional package have to be utilised in a day. Park Hoppers Special (admission only) 3-in-1: Singapore Zoo, Night Safari & Jurong Bird Park Adult S$45.00 (saves $13) Child (3 to 12 years old) S$22.50 2-in-1: Singapore Zoo, Night Safari & Jurong Bird Park (any 2 parks) Adult S$32.00 (saves $4) Child (3 to 12 years old) S$16.00 Depending on the category of Park Hopper ticket purchased (either 3-in-1 or 2-in-1), visitors can visit all three parks or two parks anytime during the 1 month validity from the date the ticket was first used.

Remembering Ah Meng (1960 – 2008)

Share your memories about Singapore Zoo’s most loved icon.

Ah Meng, Singapore Zoo’s most famous and well-loved orang utan, passed away on 8 February 2008 due to old age. She was 48 years old.

Ah Meng is the first and only non-human recipient of the ‘Special Tourism Ambassador’ award conferred by the then Singapore Tourism Promotion Board in 1992. As an icon for the Zoo, Ah Meng has met numerous foreign dignitaries and celebrities such as Prince Philip, Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor.

A devoted mother, Ah Meng leaves behind two sons, two daughters and six grandchildren.

To commemorate Ah Meng’s efforts towards generating a greater awareness on the plight of orang utans in the wild, the Singapore Zoo will intensify its conservation work for orang utans.

Ah Meng will be reposed at Garden With A View from 9-11am on 10 February (Sunday) for members of the public wishing to visit her for the last time.

Click here to read the press release.

Share your memories of Ah Meng here.

	New Births White Rhino Date of birth: 2nd June 09 Pygmy Hippo Date of Birth: 4th June 09 Ring-tailed Lemur Date of Birth: April 09 Red Ruffed Lemur Date of Birth: March 09 Black Howler Monkey Date of Birth: 20th Jan 09 Proboscis Monkey Date of Birth: 12th Jan 09 Colobus Monkey Date of Birth: Jan 09 Orang Utan (Ah Meng Junior) Date of Birth: 12th Dec 08

Zoo Map Click on the map below to view a larger map (607 KB). Click here (Right-click and Save Target As) to download a printable map in pdf format (2.69 MB).

Labels: Singapore Place of Interests (Zoo)

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