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Getting to
Singapore Zoo


Making your way to Singapore Zoo is easy. No matter where you’re starting your journey from, there are several quick and convenient ways to get here.
 

Address

80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826

Bus/MRT

If you’re taking the MRT, you can take the train to any of the MRT stations below. From there, you can hop on a connecting bus that will take you straight to Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

MRT stations
Connecting buses
Khatib (NS14)
Mandai Shuttle
Choa Chu Kang (NS4)
927
Ang Mo Kio (NS16)
138
Springleaf (TE4)
138
To visit Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, or Night Safari at Mandai Wildlife East, alight at bus stop #48131 (Singapore Zoo/Night Safari).
To visit Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife West, alight at bus stop #48111 (After Mandai Road).

Mandai Shuttle

Reach Mandai Wildlife Reserve in 15 minutes! This loop shuttle service from Khatib MRT Station (NS14) to our wildlife parks is available daily with 2 drop-off points.

 

Bus Fare (One-way)

Adult
Child
Ages 3 to 12
S$ 1

 
S$ 1
Children below 3 years old ride for free.

Bus Schedule

Buses arrive every 10 minutes during operating hours and 20 minutes between 11pm & 12am, subject to traffic conditions.

Stops
Timing
Khatib MRT Station (NS14) Exit A Passenger Pick-up Point View on Map
Mandai Wildlife West (Inbound) Bus Stop #48111
Mandai Wildlife East Coach Bay
Mandai Wildlife West (Outbound) Bus Stop #48119

From Khatib MRT

First Bus: 8:00am
Last Bus: 11:40pm

 

From Mandai Wildlife Reserve

First Bus: 8:20am
Last Bus: 12:00am

Notes:

  • All buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Children below 3 years old ride free on Mandai Shuttle.
  • Frequency of bus shuttle is 10 minutes except from 11:00pm to 12:00am, where frequency is every 20 minutes.
  • Frequency and travel time are subject to traffic conditions.
  • Payment modes accepted: EZ-Link/NETS FlashPay and other major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • American Express (AMEX) payment is temporarily suspended until further notice.
  • You may download “ComfortConnect” on the App Store and Google Play to see the next bus arrival timing.

Mandai East West Shuttle (EWS)

Travel between Mandai Wildlife West (Bird Paradise) and Mandai Wildlife East (Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari) in 10 minutes for free! Buses arrive every 10 minutes during operating hours.

 

Bus Schedule

Loop Service between Singapore Zoo Coach Bay and Bird Paradise Bus Stop

Stops
Timing
Mandai Wildlife East Coach Bay
Mandai Wildlife West (Inbound) Bus Stop #48111

From Singapore Zoo Coach Bay

First Bus: 9:00am
Last Bus: 4.50pm

 

From Mandai Wildlife West (Inbound) Bus Stop #48111

First Bus: 9.10am
Last Bus: 4.55pm

Notes:

  • All buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • All guests ride free on Mandai East West Shuttle Bus.
  • Frequency of bus shuttle is 10 minutes and is subject to traffic conditions.

Mandai Heartlands Express

Get to Mandai Wildlife Reserve from the heartlands conveniently with 3 pick-up points during school holiday weekends and public holidays. 

 

Bus service is available during school holiday weekends (Sat/Sun) and on public holidays:

  • Vesak Day PH weekends  (2 – 4 June)
  • Hari Raya Haji (29 June)
  • School holiday weekends (27 - 28 May & 10 - 11, 17 - 18, 24 - 25 June) 

Fares for one-way

Adult
Child
Ages 3 to 12
S$ 3
 
 
S$ 1
Children below 3 years old ride for free.

Bus Schedule
(Bedok <-> Mandai Wildlife Reserve)

From Bedok to Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Pick-up Point
[email protected]
pick-up/drop-off point
View pick-up point
Timing
8:45am
10:15am
From Mandai Wildlife Reserve to Bedok
Pick-up Point
Singapore Zoo Coach Bay
Timing
3:15pm
5:15pm

Bus Schedule
(Sengkang <-> Mandai Wildlife Reserve)

From Sengkang to Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Pick-up Point
Sengkang MRT Station (NE16)
Exit C pick-up point
at Sengkang Square
View pick-up point
Timing
8:45am
10:15am
From Mandai Wildlife Reserve to Sengkang
Pick-up Point
Singapore Zoo Coach Bay
Timing
3:30pm
5:30pm

Bus Schedule
(Tampines <-> Mandai Wildlife Reserve)

From Tampines to Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Pick-up Point
Our Tampines Hub
Coach Pick-up Point, South Plaza
View pick-up point
Timing
8:45am
10:15am
From Mandai Wildlife Reserve to Tampines
Pick-up Point
Singapore Zoo Coach Bay
Timing
3:00pm
5:00pm

Notes:

  • Bus service is available during school holiday weekends (Sat/Sun) and on the following public holiday dates:
    • Vesak Day PH weekends (2 - 4 June)
    • Hari Raya Haji (29 June)
    • School holiday weekends (27 - 28 May & 10 - 11, 17 - 18,  24 - 25 June)
  • You are encouraged to buy your shuttle tickets in advance.
  • Tickets can be purchased online 2 weeks before each service availability date.
  • Tickets can also be purchased on board the buses, using EZ-Link/NETS FlashPay card, subject to seat availability.
  • Buses will depart on time. Please be at the pick-up point 10 minutes before the stipulated departure time.
  • Seats booked online will be reserved up till 10 minutes before departure. All empty seats will be released for onsite bookings 5 minutes before departure.
  • Tickets sold are non-refundable.
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Taxis & Private Hire Cars

Taxis

Taxis are available for hire at the taxi stand at Singapore Zoo multi-storey carpark. All fares are metered.

A $3 surcharge is applicale to hired taxis departing from Mandai Wildlife East (SIngapore Zoo, Night Safari and River Wonders). This surcharge is applicable daily from 4pm to 11.59pm.

 

Private Hire Cars

You can book private hire cars from Grab, Gojek, TADA or Ryde to/from Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Book via the transport providers’ mobile applications and head over to the designated Pick-up/Drop off Point at Singapore Zoo multi-storey carpark.

Car

Mandai Wildlife Reserve is about a 30-minute drive from the city. You can choose from two different routes to get here. 

Plan your route with Google Maps →
 

Via Central Expressway (CTE) from the City

  1. Take the CTE toward Seletar Expressway (SLE)
  2. Continue onto SLE towards Mandai Road
  3. Take Exit 8A on SLE onto Mandai Road
  4. Turn left onto Mandai Lake Road

Via Pan Island Expressway (PIE) from the City

  1. Take the PIE toward Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE)
  2. Continue onto BKE toward Woodlands
  3. Take Exit 7 on BKE onto Mandai Road
  4. Turn right onto Mandai Lake Road
To visit Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, or Night Safari at Mandai Wildlife East, you may park at Car Park 2 on your left towards Singapore Zoo’s entrance.
To visit Bird Paradise, you may park at Car Park 1 at Mandai Wildlife West.

Parking Rates for Cars & Goods/Service Vehicles

Duration
Price
First hour
(inclusive of 20-minute grace period)
S$3
Every additional hour or part thereof
S$2/hour
Vehicles without IU or cash card
S$10/entry
Maximum parking charge
S$10/entry

Parking Rates for Passenger Vans & Buses

Duration
Price
Every half hour or part thereof
(inclusive of 20-minute grace period)
S$10/half hour
Maximum parking charge
S$30/entry

 

Our CEPAS-compliant car parks utilise an electronic parking charge system with the use of a cash card.

Please ensure that your cash card has sufficient value before you exit the car park. A cash card top-up machine is available next to each car park’s lift lobby. For vehicles without an in-vehicle unit for cash cards, parking coupons may be purchased for $10 at our Membership and Experiences Centre.


 

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