As the sun goes down the horizon, a different world comes to life. This is the thriving world of the wild animals in the still of the night. Lend your ears to the fearful howls of wild hyenas, make a close encounter with the Royal Bengal tiger or watch the giraffes glide swiftly through the darkness of the night. Ensure a trip to the Night Safari at Singapore and experience the spectacle of wild animals in action at night. The Night safari is a feather on the cap to the "unique" holiday experience at Singapore.
When Night Safari was inaugurated in Singapore in 1994, it was the first of its kind in the world. The overwhelming popularity of the night tours conducted at the zoo gave impetus to the concept of Night Safari. Nestled in a 40 hectare expanse, the park closely resembles the natural habitat of the animals in the park and is a home to over 1000 animals belonging to around 100 different species. 90% of tropical animals are nocturnal and most active after dusk and it is hence a good idea to catch up with the nocturnal activities of these animals during night. The Safari Park is lit by subtle moonglow lighting to enable the visitors to view the animals.
The Safari Park has been divided into 8 distinctive zones and you can explore the Park either by walking or by taking a tram. The tram ride takes you through the East and West loop passing by a large reservoir and weaving through selected habitats designed specially to replicate the natural environment from the Himalayan Foothills to the Southeast Asian Rainforest and Indian Subcontinent. The walking trials include the Fishing Cat, Forest Giants and Leopard Trail. The Fishing Cat Trails houses fishing cats, barking deer, gharials, ferocious leopard cat, small clawed otters and the Malaysian flying fox which is the largest bat in the world. The Leopard Trail houses leopards, loris, tarsiers and owls. In the Mangrove Trail, one can see various kinds of flying bats. The Forest Giants Trail is a walk through the rainforests where you can spot fling lemurs, bats and snakes. This trail is a botanical display of awesome forest giants, some of which have been there for over hundred years. The exhibits are visible from 41 foot when you choose to walk and from a height of 18 feet if you choose to use the tram.
Cultural performances are a regular feature at the safari, and include tribal dances, blowpipe demonstrations and fire eating displays. Creatures of the Night Show is the star attraction and is a show performed by animals in the Night Safari. There are a number of food and beverage outlets in the Night Safari which include Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant, Bongo Burgers, and Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop. Visitors can also experience dining on the move with the Cocktail Safari Express and Gourmet Safari Express. The Safari has earned a host of awards including Top 10 Best Family Experience (2006), Best Leisure Attraction Experience (2003, 2004, 2006),Leisure Attraction of the Year (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000) .
To reach the Night Safari, take the MRT (Mass Rapid Transport) to Choa Kang Station (NS4), then board SMRT bus 927 to the zoo. Or take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16), then board SBS bus 138. You can also take the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) from the city towards Jurong.
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