16 Best Places to See Animals in Singapore

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Last updated 15 Sep 2022

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What Singapore lacks in size, it more than makes up for in incredible experiences like its animal attractions. Home to some of the biggest wildlife parks and aquariums in the world, it’s one of the best places in the world to see animals—whether they’re mammals, amphibians, or reptiles!

Here’s16 of the best locations to see Singapore animals up close!

Singapore Zoo
SEA Aquarium
Night Safari
Jurong Bird Park
River Wonders
Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Hay Dairies
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Labrador Nature Reserve
Kranji Marshes
Pulau Ubin
Gallop Stable
Pasir Ris Park
Serangoon Island
Qian Hu Fish Farm

1. Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo is home to many animals who live freely in the park and is the world's first free-ranging orangutan habitat in a zoo. With over 2,800 animals from more than 315 different species , it’s one of the finest rainforest zoos in the world! The Singapore Zoo is also operated by Wildlife Reserves Singapore, which helps protect wildlife and their habitats.

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2. SEA Aquarium

SEA Aquarium (stands for South East Asia Aquarium) is one of the world's largest aquariums! xpect to spend the day learning about more than 10,000 aquatic creatures and their habitats. At SEA Aquarium, you can discover 8 themed zones: Shipwrecked!, School of Fish, Ocean Diversity, Open Ocean Habitat, Quirky Adaptations, Underwater City, Apex Predators of the Sea, and Aquatic Ecosystems.

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3. Night Safari

So you’ve been to Singapore Zoo but want to see what animals get up to once the sun goes down? With Singapore’s Night Safari, you can finally take a look at the animals of the night. It is the world’s first night zoo with more than 2,500 nocturnal animals from 130 species, with 41% being threatened species. See them come alive at night as you explore the Fishing Cat Trail, Leopard Trail, East Lodge Trail, and Wallaby Trail. Watch the exciting famous Creatures of the Night show, which features otters, civets, and more at Singapore’s Night Safari!

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4. Jurong Bird Park

Wanna see birds up close? Visit Jurong Bird Park, Asia's largest bird park with a collection of over 5,000 birds from 400 species! Visit the biggest walk-in aviary in the world, where you’ll find a 30-metre man-made waterfall.You can even hand feed the birds as you learn about them. Remember to visit as soon as possible before they move to Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

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5. River Wonders

Visit the world's biggest freshwater aquarium at River Wonders. From the Ganges in India and the floating villages of the Mekong in Asia, to Africa's Congo River and the US’ Mississippi—you’ll discover the secrets and creatures of the important rivers in the world. Here, you can even meet adorable giant pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia, at the Yangtze River zone!

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6. Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum

At the Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum, you can meet more than 200 turtles and tortoises of over 60 species, along with some rare reptiles. Keep your eyes peeled for Terrapins and Box Turtles roaming freely through the premises. You can also get a chance to pet and hand feed some of the animals!

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7. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Experience Singapore's natural wildlife in its full glory at this 163-hectare nature reserve. At Bukit Timah, there are plenty of monkeys, turtles, and other jungle creatures. It’s also home to the highest elevation point of 163m in Singapore, which you can follow on a summit trail.

8. Hay Dairies

At Hay Dairies, you can learn all about goats and how the farm takes care of them. It is home to about 800 mixed-breed goats, who are fed with Alfalfa Hay from the United States, which is high in protein and minerals. You can even purchase Alfalfa Hay at the farm and have a hands-on experience of feeding the goats!

9. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Visit Singapore's first ASEAN Heritage Park and home to some of the world's rarest mangroves. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is located in the north-eastern corner of Singapore where you can easily get a glimpse of dangerous crocodiles! This wetland reserve of mangrove swamps, ponds, and secondary forest is home to 140 species of birds.

10. Labrador Nature Reserve

See the pangolin, along with more than 70 kinds of birds like the rufous woodpecker, lue-crowned hanging parrot and Abbott’s babbler! At Labrador Nature Reserve, you can follow one of the trails to explore the area:. Some highlights are the Berlayer Creek Mangrove Trail, Bukit Chermin Boardwalk, the Coastal Trail. It is located on the edge of a forest and has a scenic view of the sea.

11. Kranji Marshes

This one is for the bird lovers! Explore Kranji Marshes’ unique biodiversity within its 56.8-hectare freshwater marshland. It has 170 species of birds, 54 types of butterflies and 33 different kinds of dragonflies. Try your best to decipher different species of birds, like the Common Moorhen and the Marshes’ signature bird, the Purple Swamphen!

12. Pulau Ubin

If you enjoy cycling, an outing to Pulau Ubin is perfect for you!Stretching over 1,020 hectares, this island has wild boars, mud crabs, and even rare otters. After your trail or stroll, you can use the on-site telescopes available to see the colourful birds up close. Can’t wait? No worries, it’s just a 15-minute bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal.

13. Gallop Stable

Wanna feel like an equestrian for the day? Gallop Stable provides beginner classes, where you'll learn the basic principles of riding such as mounting, the correct riding position, trotting, and stopping! The little ones can have a go on the pony rides as you ride your own horses. If horse-riding isn’t for you, you can also opt to feed the ponies and bunnies instead.

14. Pasir Ris Park

Get up as high as the birds at the three-storey Bird Watching Tower located within the mangrove forest in Pasir Ris Park. The park is located by the eastern coastline and features playgrounds and maze gardens for everyone. Beyond the beautiful scenery, you can enjoy activities such as pony rides, water sports, cycling, inline skating and barbeque rental.

15. Serangoon Island

Also known as Singapore’s Coney Island, Serangoon Island is located between Pulau Ubin and Punggol. It is home to a variety of habitats, including more than 80 different species of birds, like the resident baya weavers. Here, you can catch wild boars and otters as you walk around the park.

16. Qian Hu Fish Farm

Located in Choa Chu Kang, Qian Hu Fish Farm is one of the largest ornamental fish farms in Singapore. If you’re a big group and under a budget, this is the perfect place as admission is free. You can also explore at your own pace and even try the fish spa where the Garra Rufa fishes naturally exfoliate your feet.

BONUS

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Can’t get enough of looking, learning, and interacting with animals? Gain entry to 2, 3 or 4 attractions with a single pass for a discounted price! Choose from the following: SEA Aquarium Singapore, Singapore Zoo, Singapore Night Safari, Singapore River Wonders and Jurong Bird Park. Book a Wildlife Attractions Pass with Klook and meet new animals during your Singapore trip!

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Written by: Nina Marable