Night Safari: Tickets, Tram Tours and Best Time to Go

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Night Safari tickets include more than they look like on paper — the tram ride, all four walking trails and two nightly animal shows all come with general admission, which makes the park one of the better-value stops in Mandai Wildlife Reserve if the evening is timed right.

Night Safari Tickets and Prices

Non-resident adult tickets run S$58, with children (ages 3-12) at S$41. Singapore residents on the free WildPass program pay S$48 for adults and S$32 for children on regular days, rising to S$52 and S$36 on peak days, with seniors 60+ at a flat S$25. The standard tram is included in every ticket; only the multilingual Express Tram costs extra, at S$10 per person.

Night Safari Opening Hours and Best Time to Go

The park opens at 6pm and runs until midnight, with last entry at 11:15pm, though the tram and walking trails don’t start moving until 7pm. Arriving for the 7:15pm entry window lines up with the first Creatures of the Night show, the 8pm fire performance, and a tram boarding around 8:15pm with minimal queue — a tighter, more efficient run than showing up right at 6pm and waiting for everything to open.

The Tram Ride: What’s Included

The Safari Adventure Tram runs about 40 minutes through seven geographical zones with audio commentary, and it’s included in every admission ticket. The Express Tram costs S$10 more per person for multilingual narration and a faster queue, worth it mainly for non-English speakers or a tight schedule.

Walking Trails: Leopard, Fishing Cat, East Lodge and Wallaby

Four walking trails cover ground the tram doesn’t: the Leopard Trail is the longest, with big cats, civets and flying squirrels; the Fishing Cat Trail recreates a Singapore jungle setting; East Lodge Trail connects the other paths past bears and tigers; and the Wallaby Trail covers Australian and Pacific wildlife in desert-style landscaping. All four are self-paced and walkable in whatever order fits the evening.

Animal Shows: Creatures of the Night and Thumbuakar

Creatures of the Night is the main show, a roughly 25-minute presentation built around otters, hyenas and civets, running at 7:15pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm (plus a 10:30pm slot Friday and Saturday). Thumbuakar is a shorter, roughly 7-minute fire performance at 6:45pm, 8pm and 9pm (plus 10pm on weekends). Both are free with admission and worth building the evening’s timing around rather than leaving to chance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are Night Safari tickets for tourists?

S$58 for adults and S$41 for children (ages 3-12), with the standard tram ride included in that price.

Is the tram ride included in Night Safari admission?

Yes, the standard Safari Adventure Tram is included. Only the Express Tram, with multilingual narration, costs an extra S$10 per person.

What time should I arrive at Night Safari?

Around 7:15pm — early enough to catch the first Creatures of the Night show and the 8pm fire performance before boarding the tram with a shorter queue.

Can I visit Singapore Zoo and Night Safari on the same day?

Yes — Singapore Zoo closes at 6pm right as Night Safari opens, so a day-into-evening visit across both parks is a common combination.

Bottom Line

Night Safari’s ticket price already covers the tram, all four trails and both nightly shows — the only real decision is timing the 7:15pm entry to catch the first show before the tram queue builds. Pair it with Singapore Zoo earlier the same day for a full Mandai day. Since River Wonders and Bird Paradise sit in the same reserve, either one can slot into the same trip: see River Wonders and Bird Paradise for details.