The real total: one ticket vs a family night out
A Night Safari ticket costs S$58 for adults and S$41 for children aged 3-12, and includes the tram ride and all the walking trails. Under-3s are free. The real decision for most visitors is whether to add the Singapore Zoo in the day before, on a Mandai pass.
Non-resident prices. Singapore residents pay less with a free WildPass.
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Prices last checked: 2 November. Prices vary with the season, peak and off-peak dates and promotions, and we recheck them every month. Visitor-reported costs are marked as estimates, and US$ figures are rough conversions.
Tickets: single park or a multi-park pass?
What the ticket includes
The ticket covers the tram ride through the park's habitats, with commentary, and the walking trails, where you see some of the animals more closely. do both. The tram covers ground quickly; the trails are where you find the quieter animals.
The crowd tax: why weekends cost you more
For non-residents, the ticket price is the same every night. The crowd tax is the tram queue. Our crowd data shows the Night Safari moderate on Monday and Tuesday nights, with short busy spells around 8 pm from Wednesday to Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, it's busy from about 7 to 10 pm, and on Sunday from about 8 to 10 pm.
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Night Safari, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Short on time? What you'd regret missing
- The tram ride, through the habitats.
- The Leopard Trail and Fishing Cat Trail, on foot.
- The Creatures of the Night show.
- The Malayan tigers and the Asian elephants.
Getting there
The Night Safari is in Mandai, in the north of Singapore, next to the zoo. The Mandai Khatib Shuttle connects with Khatib MRT station, and taxis and rideshares are easy. Plan your ride home, as queues for taxis build at closing.
On-site costs
- Dinner: restaurants at the entrance; eat before you go in on busy nights.
- Insect repellent: bring your own.
- Souvenirs and photos.
Rules that cost money
No flash photography: it disturbs the animals. If your camera can't shoot in low light, don't pay for an expensive photo package.
Weather and closures
Heavy rain can pause the tram. Bring a light rain jacket rather than an umbrella on the trails.
What can go wrong
- Friday or Saturday night: long tram queues in our data.
- You only ride the tram: the trails are included.
- You buy two single tickets for the zoo and Night Safari: a pass is cheaper.
- You leave at closing without a ride booked: taxi queues.
What it really costs
A child (3-12) adds S$41. Before dinner and transport.
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FAQs
How much is the Night Safari?
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S$58 for adults and S$41 for children 3-12 (non-residents), with the tram included. Under-3s are free.
Is the tram included in the Night Safari ticket?
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Yes. The tram ride and walking trails are both included.
Is the Zoo + Night Safari pass worth it?
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Yes. Separate tickets cost S$107 per adult; a two-park pass is S$98 on Mandai's official site, about S$9 less.
Can I use flash at the Night Safari?
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No. Flash photography isn't allowed.
When is the Night Safari least crowded?
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In our data, Monday and Tuesday nights. Friday and Saturday from about 7 to 10 pm are busiest. See our crowd forecast.
Heading to Night Safari?
See how busy it is right now and the quietest hours for your date, then walk in when the line is short.
Check live crowds →Queues, ticket types and how to get in faster: skip-the-line guide to Night Safari →
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Sources
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other. Crowd figures come from our own crowd data. Prices last checked 2 November. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
